Balderston retires as Roswell police chief after five years
After five years as Roswell Police Chief John Balderston announced retirement set for Jan 4. Deputy Chief Scott Douglass will serve as interim chief while a permanent replacement is found. The year also saw Sheriff Rob Coon take office Jan 1 and a drug and homicide year with multiple arrests.
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Domenici retirement tops 2007 political news
In 2007 area politics dominated headlines with U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici announcing retirement after 14 months due to health. The move opened a wide race for 2008 as Rep. Steve Pearce, Rep. Heather Wilson, and Tom Udall entered the contest. Other stories include Roswell arrests, First Amendment access challenges, tax debt settlements, and a failed Emission Standards suit led by Sen. Tim Jennings.
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First anniversary of Saddam execution sparks memorials and alarms
In Baghdad crowds including many children laid flowers at Saddam Hussain’s tomb on the first anniversary of his execution. Security forces remained on alert amid sporadic operations by U.S. and Iraqi forces claiming several insurgent arrests and killings. Diyala Province and Mosul saw continued al Qaida activity as Beiji police reportedly killed four men linked to a Christmas bombing.
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God's Garage offers free car maintenance to those in need
James Wiley and Martin Testorff lead a volunteer program at Grace Community Church that provides free oil changes, part replacements, fluid checks, and diagnostics. The service, held quarterly in the church parking lot, helps single mothers and financially strapped families stay safely on the road, with house calls and shop work available when needed.
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