This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2011
Page
1
A study finds 84 percent of adults were once children who trusted Santa Claus. The feature notes shifting trends as modern kids request iPads while many adults cling to holiday magic amid a changing world.
Detroit Lions seek a playoff berth as a Saturday victory over the Chargers would lock an NFC wild-card spot. The team, rebuilt under GM Martin Mayhew and coach Jim Schwartz, recalls Barry Sanders’ Hall of Fame era while charting a rare post season path since 1999.
Obituaries note the passing of Jenny Buckner and Valerian Martin Jr with brief biographical details. The items appear in a local page along with a weather forecast line showing a high of 36 and a low of 18.
NWS warns cold heavy snow continues with dangerous driving. Roswell sees multiple accidents since 7:30 a.m. with five police calls and two more in the county. State police report 20 ongoing accident investigations and three rollovers. Several highways including I-25 I-40 and U S 550 are closed statewide by noon.
A winter storm blankets western New Mexico with more than a foot of snow in Grants and surrounding areas. Interstate 40 closures and dozens of minor accidents slow travel while Albuquerque and Denver airports see flight delays. No major injuries reported.
Roswell voters eye a March 2012 election with six open seats. Candidates must file a declaration of candidacy on January 10 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the city clerk’s office 425 N Richardson Ave. A certified voter registration is required.
The Roswell Salvation Army Angel Tree program distributed food and toys to 426 families, including children aged newborn to 17. Capt. Mandy Perez noted growth over last year, crediting recession impact and rising awareness. Families registered in November and provided IDs, proof of address, and income.
Congress backs a two month payroll tax cut extension for 160 million workers and extends unemployment benefits for millions laid off in the recession. The vote was quick with no debate, as Obama heads to Hawaii for a delayed holiday. The measure keeps a 2 percent payroll tax cut and aids jobless benefits, while setting talks for a year long extension.
Nancy Pirtle has served Roswell communities for 59 years as organist at Tabernacle Baptist Church. She used her typing skills to support her music ministry, providing the soundtrack for weddings funerals and Sunday worship before her retirement.
Pirtle, a church organist and Roswell fixture, began her musical journey in Los Angeles after a chance moment at age five. Her parents noted early talent when a young relative’s piano playing exposed her skill, and a memorable teacher Mrs. Fletcher shaped her path.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.