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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 2011
Page
1
Wilmington residents stock up on groceries and gas stations race to supply supplies as Hurricane Irene looms, with warnings of potential record strength for the region.
A 23 year old man was taken into custody in connection with a fatal shooting. Police release limited details as they continue the investigation and seek witnesses.
In a best-of-five match NMMI faced Hondo Valley. After dropping Games 1 and 2 the Colts won Games 3 and 4 to force a fifth but Hondo Valley recovered to win 15-9 and claim the victory.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Virginia Lankford Houston D McCraw and Hazel Packwood with brief biographical lines. The items name the deceased and share funeral or memorial details as published.
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake rattled the East Coast from Georgia to Canada with no deaths or major injuries reported. In Virginia, windows shattered and structures suffered damage as the National Cathedral showed cracks and capstones fell from its tower.
A magnitude-5.3 earthquake struck near the Colorado New Mexico border at 11:46 p.m. MDT, toppling chimneys and cracking walls in a sparsely populated area. No injuries were reported, with minor aftershocks rattling the region about 180 miles south of Denver and no major damage. The event followed a 5.8 temblor in Virginia that affected the East Coast.
Roswell Police Chief Alfonso Solis was appointed to the New Mexico Judicial Standards Commission. He succeeds Darren White, who resigned July 15 amid scrutiny over his wife’s car wreck and his police department’s handling of the incident.
Libyan rebels breach Bab al Aziziya compound in Tripoli killing loyalist troops and looting armories as they claim the 42 year regime is collapsing. Gadhafi and sons remain unaccounted amid ongoing gunbattles and strategic withdrawals.
United Way of Chaves County targets a 25 percent increase from last year to reach a $575,000 goal, up from $460,000. Co-chair Perry Toles and spouse Sherri emphasize meeting community needs rather than simply raising more money, guiding ongoing fundraising efforts.
The campaign opened August 15 with a 25 percent larger outreach and aims for a more personal touch. Organizer Toles notes the kickoff was earlier this year by about a month and emphasizes engaging existing supporters while contacting new donors.
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