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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 2012
Page
1
The Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico invites the public to a free open house at 200 N Lea Ave this Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors can step back in time and explore exhibits and programs for the community.
Local authorities report a suspect led officers through a high speed chase over the past 24 hours. Police narrative indicates pursuit ended without immediate arrest as investigators prepare review procedures. The incident adds to a string of violent crime outbreaks this week.
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher killed his girlfriend Kasandra Perkins early Saturday and, after a brief standoff, shot himself near the team's practice facility. Authorities did not release a motive for the murder suicide as the investigation continues.
Roswell residents lined Main Street for the Electric Light Parade celebrating 100 years of New Mexico statehood. Main Street Roswell hosted 25 floats plus a vintage Christmas caroling contest with participants in 1920s garb. Attendee Daniel Grady praised the community mood and first parade experience.
The Hispano Chamber of Commerce unveiled a welcome billboard just past Brown Road to greet arrivals from the west. It features five children of different ethnicities in costumes representing gospel, country western, folkloric, mariachi, and symphonic music, highlighting Roswell’s diversity and business friendly culture. Sponsors from Farmers Insurance Group joined the ribbon cut. See Page A3.
In Austin the USPS dedicated a new stamp featuring Lady Bird Johnson on the 47th anniversary of Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Highway Beautification Act. The event at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center drew Thurgood Marshall Jr. and daughters Luci Baines Johnson and Lynda Johnson Robb.
President Obama weighs approving the 7 billion Keystone XL oil pipeline linking Alberta to Texas amid environmental concerns and job promises. Supporters push on Capitol Hill while opponents stage White House protests, with timing and climate impact shaping the national energy debate.
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