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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 2012
Page
1
AP report notes visitors to Between the Lines Culture and Cartography on the Road to Statehood at the Governor's Gallery view how New Mexico shifted from territory to vacation destination. The exhibit connects early Spanish explorers to modern Texas tourists through map history and regional development.
Dexter rallies to beat Hagerman as Roswell Chamber cheers a fresh start. RHS victory follows a steady run with solid plays and final buzzer momentum. Copper theft headlines reflect ongoing local concerns despite late-season wins.
Khalif Wyatt scored 22 and Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson 17 as Temple beat Duke 78 73. The Owls used stifling man to man defense to deny Duke long range shots and take the lead mid first half. Wyatt hit back to back threes to stretch a 66 57 margin late.
Mitt Romney gains backing from John McCain and aims to turn a narrow Iowa lead into momentum for a New Hampshire primary victory. Newt Gingrich derides Romney as liberal shifted to conservative, while Rick Santorum and Jon Huntsman seek to rally conservative voters ahead of next Tuesday’s contest. The field narrows as Michele Bachmann ends her campaign.
Private first class Christopher Clay returns to Maryland with two weeks of leave from Kandahar Afghanistan. His mother Evelyn Clay expresses relief and concern while planning family time including casual dining and a ski trip with his parents and sister.
President Obama bypassed the Senate and named Richard Cordray the first director of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in a move aimed at curbing predatory lending. GOP threats of a constitutional showdown followed the unilateral action.
Roswell Fire Department responded to Tuesday afternoon fires at an abandoned structure near East Hendricks Street and South Ash Avenue and a dumpster fire in an alley. Acting Fire Chief Chad Hamill calls both incidents suspicious as investigators work with the Roswell Police Department. A Crime Stoppers reward of up to $1000 is offered for information.
The Legislative Finance Committee recommends a nearly $5.7 billion budget for public education and general government for July start, a 4.6 percent rise with higher take home pay for public workers as pension contributions shift downward. State revenues are seen growing as the economy recovers, and the plan aims to restore some recent cuts while avoiding new long term programs.
Roswell councilor Steve Henderson seeks another term in Ward II in the upcoming March municipal election. He cites past gains such as a public place non smoking ordinance and urges focus on crime reduction, police staffing and pay, and airport building renovations funded by a proposed municipal gross receipts tax to attract and retain jobs. Henderson notes ongoing funding sustainability for city operations.
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