Captain Joseph C. Lea biography due April release
Local historical groups announce Yucca Tree Press and the Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico will publish Captain Joseph C. Lea From Confederate Guerrilla to New Mexico Patriarch. The work covers Lea’s Civil War activities and Roswell’s early history through 1904. Advance orders discount ends Feb 28 with net profits aiding a new archives building.
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Historical Society For
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Yucca Tree Press
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Historical Society
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Lincoln County
Billy the Kid
Chaves County
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Letter condemns county commissioners for firing manager
A reader denounces Chaves County commissioners for terminating county manager Chaves County, arguing the act was a personal vendetta. The writer accuses three members of acting without informing the board and urges the public to hold officials accountable.
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Chaves County
New Mexico
Quintana
Roswell Mayor Interview Sparks Citizen Critique
In a January interview, residents fault Mayor Owen and city leadership for stagnation and a perceived anti business climate. They argue pollution, failed ventures, poor traffic planning, stalled Main Street projects, and lack of regional airport progress show a need for attitude change to shape Roswell’s future.
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Roswell
Smith
Main
College
McGaffey
West Second
Dismissal of Hubert Quintana Provokes Roswell Outcry
Earl Linford of Roswell lashes out at Chaves County Commission over the firing of county manager Hubert Quintana. He criticizes lack of consultation and governance, predicts new faces on the commission, and urges reinstatement to avoid voter backlash.
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Hubert Quintana
Roswell
Quintana
Mr. Quintana
Chaves County
Alice Eppers
Mr. Woods
County Commission
Reconsider funding cut to TANF Child Care program
Roswell Headstart teacher urges New Mexico legislators to rethink proposed cuts to the TANF Child Care Program. The letter argues cuts endanger working parents and students, jeopardize TANF staff, and undermine family stability and future citizen productivity.
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New Mexico
Headstart
Roswell
TANF
County Manager Fired by Commission After Long Debate
A reader thanks officials for ousting the county manager and criticizes delays in action. The letter alleges misused funds from the Eastern New Mexico Medical Center sale and complains of excess public payroll and improper perks. The writer urges accountability and reform.
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Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
Quintana
Commission
G. Roberts
Roswell
Rumsfeld warns of deadlier terrorist threats and budget plan
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld warned of future terrorist surprises far deadlier than the 9 11 attacks while seeking a 48 billion budget increase. National Security Adviser Rice pushed for international weapon bans and North Korea Iran and Iraq policy shifts amid Bush administration debate and public support.
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Donald H. Rumsfeld
United States
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New York
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Russia
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Iraq
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
America
Rice
Fox aims to steer Mexico toward global stage on Cuba policy
Vicente Fox seeks a more activist stance on Cuba to pressure Havana for human rights. He praises warm Mexico Cuba ties and argues U S moral outrage has failed to challenge Castro. The piece notes Hernandez listing political prisoners and criticizes naive supporters of the revolution.
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United States
Vicente Fox
Cuba
Roger Hernandez
Rogered
Prodigy.net
King Features Synd. Inc
Kids Need Discipline Claims Laws Fail
A reader laments lax discipline and weak laws she says allow youths to repeat crimes without deterrence. She recalls strict school and home punishment, criticizes teachers authority, and warns that leniency could invite extremist groups if the nation does not awaken.
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