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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 2012
Page
1
A note from Wellesley Massachusetts describes a collection of 573 love letters between Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Robert Browning. The letters reveal their passionate courtship and intentions as they corresponded in the 19th century.
A local Harvest Ministries event is highlighted with plans announced for a community gathering. Coverage notes involvement and expected attendance as part of the day’s community happenings alongside brief mentions of a sports matchup and political visit.
Public comments flood in on a petition by the Sports Coalition urging the FCC to scrap the blackout rule. Washington coverage notes most submitters call for ending the policy.
The Senate passed the 5.6 billion dollar state budget 34 to 6 after House approval. Senator Rod Adair opposed the bill and offered four amendments, all failing. His closest proposal would have funded early reading for kindergarten to third grade with 3.9 million from the general fund.
Senate approves a compromise license measure sponsored by Tim Jennings to tighten requirements for foreign nationals seeking New Mexico licenses. The 27 to 15 vote sets annual renewals and a fingerprint database, replacing current four to eight year renewals.
The United States and Europe consider evicting Iran from SWIFT to cripple its overseas oil sales. The move could yield immediate impact but risk higher oil prices, hurt ordinary Iranians, and undermine a global banking hub used by nearly all nations. The plan reflects a last resort as sanctions have failed to force nuclear talks.
Five senior couples renewed their wedding vows Tuesday at the Villa del Rey assisted living community in a Valentine’s Day event. Connie Santillan of Villa del Rey described participation from Emeritus Senior Living communities Villa del Rey and La Villa and noted weeks of planning and flyer distribution across Roswell Artesia Hobbs and Carlsbad. Santillan said staff treat residents as family and celebrate their lives together, highlighting Emeritus’ commitment to residents and community bonds.
The trial of Terry Haley, 57, postponed from April to July after the District Attorney's Office filed an amendment to the criminal information. Haley is charged with criminal sexual penetration of a child under 13 and one count of enticement of a child related to a 12 year old met at Christ's Church.
Rick Santorum surges in national polls with near parity to Mitt Romney after sweeping Colorado Minnesota and Missouri. He faces underfunding weak organization and rising GOP opposition as supporters pour about 4 million dollars into his campaign in the past week while volunteers step up in some states.
In New Mexico two candidates quit the race for the open Senate seat but primaries in June will feature competitive contests. Former U.S. Rep Heather Wilson and Greg Sowards filed Republican petitions while Democrat Martin Heinrich and Hector Balderas made official bids. Andres Valdez withdrew citing fundraising costs and endorsed Balderas.
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