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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 2007
Page
7
NATO said patrol in the volatile south was hit by an explosion that wounded several soldiers. One died of wounds, and others were evacuated for medical care. The statement confirmed the incident and casualty.
Assistant Jim Boylan named interim coach for the Chicago Bulls as the team searches for leadership. Prosecutor office announces no charges against Foley, while Farmington’s fire rating could lower local insurance costs. A UFO themed float attracts a community launch event.
Washington Redskins surge into the playoffs as the hottest NFC team with dominant quarterback and back, riding a defense that allowed only 1 yard rushing in last game. Cowboys stumble amid disarray.
Benazir Bhutto's 19 year old son named symbolic leader of her party while husband Asif Ali Zardari takes effective control. Elections set for January 8 amid violence and turmoil. Zardari faces corruption scrutiny and calls for UN involvement on justice. Rioting subsides but distrust lingers over response to Bhutto's death.
The Roswell Police Department adds patrols for New Year’s Eve to curb drunk driving and firing guns in the air. Public information officer Travis Holley urges designated sober drivers and rides home, while community relations manager Richard Lucero warns drivers to stay vigilant and call 911 if they spot intoxicated motorists.
In 2007 the arrest and deportation of Roswell High School senior Karina Acosta drew wide attention. Acosta, 18, a pregnant student, was removed from class December 5 after a November 29 license and parking violation citation. School and police officials faced protests over alleged bias and jurisdiction concerns while Eastern New Mexico University Roswell marked 50 years and NMMI faced low cadet enrollment amid a three part series.
Roswell began the year with growth in air service highlighted by American Eagle’s inaugural flight to Dallas Fort Worth on Sept 5 marking the first Roswell link in nearly 30 years. Officials pledged service stability despite American Eagle divestiture.
Roswell native Linda Stockley Weiler has written four books on Roswell architecture, focusing on relocated homes and landmark buildings. She spent years researching old houses moved in the 1950s and 1960s to make way for growth, recalling memories of a city that changed around places like the library and post office.
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