Retailers face cautious outlook as markets snap weekly losses
The Dow rose 125.71 points to 11269.02, ending a volatile week with a 1.5 percent drop from a peak. Economists note easing layoffs and rising retail sales, with gas prices easing to 3.60 a gallon, boosting consumer confidence but unemployment at 9.1 percent.
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Sunset opens new Roswell school after renovations
A crowd including Mayor Del Jurney and Rep Steve Pearce attended Sunset Elementary open house as renovations wrap. A new north wing adds three kindergarten and three first grade rooms with a smart board, new bus loop, and secure entrance. Other areas updated include the east and west wings, library, nurse’s room, and playground. Funding covered 28 percent by local GO bond and 72 percent by Public School Capital Outlay Council.
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Vandalism hits Roswell church buses splashed with paint
Police are reviewing spray painted buses after vandals struck a Roswell church area. The city graffiti crew finished removing the paint by about 3 p.m. Merlo praised the cleaner’s effectiveness and urged vandals to contribute to society.
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Flycatcher Habitat Proposal Expands Critical Areas in Southwest
The Fish and Wildlife Service identifies 2,090 stream miles in New Mexico Arizona Colorado Utah Nevada and California as critical habitat for the Southwestern willow flycatcher. The plan aims for recovery rather than mere conservation, with public comments due by Oct. 14 and a final decision within a year. Noah Greenwald of the Center for Biological Diversity supports stronger habitat protection amid past declines from habitat loss and water management. The 2007 assessment recorded 1,299 territories across 288 breeding sites.
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Ruling on health care law may push case to Supreme Court
An 11th Circuit panel upholds most of the Affordable Care Act while striking down the district court’s broader approach. The decision challenges the mandate and reiterates Congress has authority to regulate interstate commerce. Justice Department and White House plan appeals as higher courts revisit the contentious law.
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