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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 2009
Page
1
Pope Benedict XVI signed decrees on the virtues of Pope John Paul II and Pope Pius XII. The latter has faced critique for not acting decisively to halt the Holocaust, while the former is widely revered, marking a step toward sainthood for both figures.
A rapid roundup highlights military service themes, a RHS dance team, the Angels for CASA, and a Christmas party hosted by BBBS. Shaner is elected State Bar president, with commissioners addressing DOT cuts and related concerns.
Dallas Cowboys defeat New Orleans 24-17 as Tony Romo and DeMarcus Ware spark a late stop of a Saints rally. Saints march toward perfection ends. game played Saturday night.
Obituary notices list Christopher Lynn Carrillo Pedro Valerio Sr Billie Sue Godby Anderson and Eris Schneider on page B6 with brief memorial details. Families are announced with funeral and service notes pending later releases.
A blizzard like storm swept the Mid Atlantic and Northeast on Saturday, crippling travel and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. Five deaths were reported as up to 16 inches fell in Washington DC area and Philadelphia, with more than two feet in some locales. Public transit stalled, emergency shelters opened, and National Guard Humvees aided stranded motorists as the storm headed northeast toward Connecticut and Massachusetts.
The unemployment insurance trust fund in New Mexico is projected to run dry as rising jobless claims strain finances. Gov. Richardson and the Legislature face a 30 day session in January to decide whether to raise employer taxes or cut benefits to keep the program solvent. About $1 million daily is paid out in unemployment claims, prompting warnings that higher business taxes may come.
The Roswell Hispano Chamber of Commerce and its volunteers faced a lean year for Angel Hugs donations with fewer stockings and toys collected for local hospitals. Despite limited contributions, RHCC members gathered at 327 N. Main St. to celebrate the season with spirit and community camaraderie.
Roswell Folklorico staged a holiday show at Roswell Mall with about 60 dancers performing diverse cultural dances for an audience of over 300. Director Frank Herrera teaches dance at Yucca Recreation Center three nights weekly, dedicating his life to passing on the art to children like 13 year old Sarah Bejarano who spoke of the group’s dedication.
The second part of a series surveys New Mexico's pit rule controversy affecting oil and gas development. Regulators require thicker liners waste disposal rules and closed loop use blamed for industry costs and capital flight while supporters cite environmental and health protections amid oil price declines.
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