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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 2012
Page
1
The AP reports that the worst U.S. drought in decades may be leveling off or easing in a few locales. Forecasters warn farmers and ranchers faced significant losses as they tally this year’s damage.
In the past 24 hours BCBSNM distributed school supplies as part of a community outreach. Cordoba Lopez De Los Santos is not out of the horse business while 40 local businesses join a job fair. A tribute signals farewell to a long time member.
Craig Gentry powered a spot start with a tiebreaking hit as the Texas Rangers beat the New York Yankees 10 6 to avoid a four game sweep. Texas totaled 16 hits after a mostly quiet series with only four runs in the prior games.
A fake audit uncovered at the New Mexico Finance Authority prompts investigations and criminal charges against current and former managers. The scandal raises questions about board oversight, governance, and the authority’s role in funding local governments, hospitals, and schools as lawmakers consider changes to the board and oversight structure.
The County Commission plans to send a letter to the Bureau of Land Management voicing opposition to a proposed federal rule regulating hydraulic fracturing. The move cites potential harm to New Mexico’s oil and gas industry and state budget, noting the industry’s broad economic multiplier. The decision followed a regular Thursday meeting.
The New Mexico Supreme Court reversed Julian Tafoya's first degree murder conviction in the 2008 shooting that killed Andrea Larez and wounded Crystal Brady. The court ordered a verdict of second degree murder and a resentencing bid, sending the case back to Chaves County District Court.
Roswell Police Department names Officers Helen Cheromiah and Miguel Lopez as school resource officers for Roswell Independent School District. The SRO program, reinstated in 2011 by Chief Alfonso Solis, aims to curb bad behavior and promote positive conduct in schools. Cheromiah enters her second year after previously serving with students.
Gov Susana Martinez resumes posting classified and exempt employees names and salaries on the state home page after a judge required removal from the Sunshine Portal. The Sun shine Portal had listed both employee groups, prompting a legal challenge by AFSCME.
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