Sock Hop teaches kids Christmas gift giving at Missouri Avenue
About 150 kindergarten through second graders danced in the gym to Johnny B. Goode as they donated socks scarves gloves and hats to local charities. Teachers note the event blends movement motor skills and a lesson on giving with a 1950s music theme and community involvement.
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Endangered Species Listing Faces Funding Gap Says Conservationists
WildEarth Guardians criticizes the Fish and Wildlife Service for underfunding listing work, estimating only 10 percent of needed money is received annually. The agency’s listing budget averages about $15 million, delaying protections for 67 species including the Arizona striped whiptail. Threats cited include development, water depletion, pollution, and climate change.
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Climate ministers resume talks amid format disputes
Delegates reopen climate talks as disagreements over plenary vs small groups stall progress. The US objects to text binding emissions reductions before Congress acts and pushes “shall” to “should” changes. In progress, six countries pledge 3.5 billion dollars over three years to protect forests, while a U.N. package seeks at least 30 billion for vulnerable nations against sea level rise and drought with Japan contributing 15 billion if a political accord is struck in Copenhagen.
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Christmas in Roswell shines with three holiday events
Johnny Gonzales extends his 32 year Community Volunteer Program into three Christmas week events. A free food basket giveaway at Best Western Sally Port Inn on Dec 22, a Christmas Eve toy party at Yucca Recreation Center, and a Christmas dinner at La Posta on Dec 25. Register for baskets at Daylight Donuts.
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Robbery and assault incidents reported in local area
Police responded to a strong arm robbery at Little Caesar's 1300 S Main St around 5 p.m. Tuesday. A man demanded cash and fled with an undisclosed amount. Description: Caucasian, 30s–40s, goatee, Dallas Cowboys hoodie. Separately, at Best Western El Rancho Palacio Motel 2205 N Main St, two men and one woman forced entry at about 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, stole a laptop and company cell phone, and coerced the victim to withdraw cash at Otero FCU ATM before he called police. Investigation ongoing. Aggravated assault reported in the 400 block of East Bland Street by two men.
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Police Blotter: Knife Threats Burglary and Theft Reported
A Tuesday incident sequence includes a man pulling a knife during an argument and the police investigation continues. Burglary on West Summit Street between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. notes a door kicked in and $5000 in jewelry missing. A stolen dog case on Adams Avenue describes a grey pit bull puppy valued at $800 taken from the backyard between 6 and 7 p.m. Tuesday.
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