Turbulent 2014 shaped by wars disasters and blanks
The year saw a string of global crises from Ukraine to the Middle East and the Ebola scare. The Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 and Flight 17 catastrophes dominated headlines, while police killings in Ferguson and others fueled public tension.
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Morning With Members event eyed by Roswell Chamber
The Roswell Chamber of Commerce will host a Morning With Members at 7 a.m. Thursday in the chamber building at 131 W Second St. The session helps non members learn benefits of Chamber membership and includes discussions on Diamond versus Emerald status and sign up for facilities and events. RSVP at 623-5695 to attend.
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UNM Eyes Renewal Plan for D H Lawrence Ranch
The University of New Mexico seeks to preserve the 160 acre D H Lawrence Ranch north of Taos. The university forms the D H Lawrence Ranch Initiatives to fund and develop the site for educational and cultural activities. Co chairs are Sharon Card Warner and R Gary Smith. An advisory board will include D H Lawrence Ranch Alliance and Friends of D H Lawrence. The property, left to UNM by Frieda Lawrence, has faced decline with upgrades needed to water and electrical systems and baths. Notable visitors over the years include Carl Jung Willa Cather and Georgia O Keeffe.
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Retirement near for Chaves County Sheriff James R Coon
As he nears retirement after 42 years in law enforcement James R Coon will leave the Chaves County Sheriff’s Office this Wednesday. His career spans SCUBA diving SWAT hostage negotiation Honor Guard and instructor roles with the New Mexico State Police. He was among two officers still active who responded to the 1980 prison riot.
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Rob” Coon
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New Mexico Penitentiary Chief of Police Switch
Former Eddy County Sheriff Kent Waller becomes Carlsbad police chief on January 1 at the New Mexico State Penitentiary in Santa Fe. Coon recalls facing horrific scenes and adjusts to the job despite heavy exposure and damage.
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