Second NMMI cadet charged in masked assault
A second cadet at New Mexico Military Institute faces a felony charge over a ninja style ambush of a 16 year old on the Roswell campus on November 19. Ejiroghene Sipho Michael Adjekuko 19 of Atlanta is charged with conspiracy to contribute to the delinquency of a minor. Chance Butler 16 of Pampa Texas faces aggravated assault and battery in a separate case for donning a black ninja style mask before attacking the victim in the dorm. Butler’s trial is set February 17 in Roswell. Adjekuko appeared by video November 21 and was released on 1500 dollar bond.
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New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell
Ejiroghene Sipho Michael Adjekuko
Atlanta
Chance Butler
NMMI
Adjekuko and
Butler
Pampa
Texas
Colts
5Th Judicial District Court
Adjekuko
Broncos
Roswell Realtor Emeritus Honored by National Association
Roswell resident Alex Pankey was named Realtor Emeritus by the National Association of Realtors at the Roswell Association of Realtors bi monthly meeting held at Pioneer Bank. The honor recognizes 40 years of membership and contributions to real estate. Pankey began in 1972 and earned his license in 1961.
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Roswell
Alex Pankey
National Association of Realtors
Laurie Pankey
Betty Pankey
Carrie Weems
Goddard High School Stargazers
Roswell Association of Realtors
Pankey
Municipal judge candidate to be announced tonight
Roswell officials plan to name a municipal court judge at tonight's City Council meeting after holding a special session Tuesday to screen seven applicants. Former Judge Larry Loy retires December 31, with the next election due in March 2016 and the mayor to appoint a successor for the remainder of Loy's term.
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Dennis Kintigh
Roswell
Larry Loy
Loy
New Mexico agency seeks 10 million for child welfare reforms
The Children, Youth and Families Department asked lawmakers for about 10 million dollars to expand reforms in child abuse investigations and tracking. The request follows criticism over Omaree Varela's death and gaps in removing him from an abusive home. Deputy secretary Jennifer Padgett outlined policy changes to address these failures.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Omaree Varela
Albuquerque Police
Child Welfare Agency
Jennifer Padgett
Varela
Police seek two men after Roswell shooting
Roswell police seek Fabian Ward Sr. and Thomas Olivas in connection with a Tuesday morning shooting at Southeast Main and Buena Vista. Shots from a vehicle hit not a person but caused a glass injury to Angel Martinez who drove to Chavez County offices for treatment and was released from ENMMC. The Southeast Main Street segment was closed about three hours as detectives investigated.
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Roswell
Main
Buena Vista
Fabian M. Ward Sr
Thomas Olivas
Ward
Olivas
Angel Alfred Martinez
Martinez
Chavez County administration/sheriff's
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
Main Street
Chisum
Hobbs
South Main Street
Governor proposes paying new teachers more in New Mexico
Governor Susana Martinez proposes an $11.5 million package to raise starting teacher pay by $2,000 to $34,000 and expand a mentorship program. The plan targets recruitment gains, with a $6.7 million cost for base pay increases and a $2.5 million mentorship expansion for principals and teachers.
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Albuquerque
Susana Martinez
New Mexico
Martinez
Zuni
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Unique Diaz
Topay
Gary Robertson
Thomas Leon Whitcamp le Vera Markel
Rebekah Miranda McClelland
Gwendolyn June Shields
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