Meteorite hunter uncovers mysteries in New Mexico plains
Skip Wilson, a Portales water department worker, began meteorite hunting in 1967 and has since found 204 meteorites, some ending up at the Smithsonian and comprising up to 10 percent of UNM's Institute of Meteoritics collection. His work showed arid regions can yield space rocks and advanced the study of how the universe formed.
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Armed weekend robbery at Goodwill in Albuquerque
Weekend hold up at a northeast Albuquerque Goodwill by two ski masked gunmen. They fled in a blue Honda Accord after firing at a customer who took their photo. A customer wallet was stolen and Jan Milligan suffered a head to knee threat, with about 100 dollars taken. Police seek tips at 242 COPS.
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Clovis man dies in explosion behind home workshop
A Clovis man identified as Bob Brooks was killed when an explosion tore through a workshop behind his residence. Firefighters found him Saturday morning as they battled the blaze. Investigators from Cannon Air Force Base and the ATF assisted, with officials saying the cause remains undetermined.
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Subscriptions Rates for Roswell Daily Record
The Roswell Daily Record lists subscription prices by carrier and for mail. Home delivery advance payments may be made to the newspaper. mail rates vary by region with different monthly and annual options for New Mexico and other states. Periodical postage is paid at Roswell New Mexico. Postmaster change of address to Roswell Daily Record P.O. Box 1897 Roswell 88202-1897.
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