Ward IV and V races line up for city elections
The race for Ward IV features an appointed incumbent and challenger Jonathan Rothschild who previously sought a City Council seat. Ward V includes Juan Oropesa of the Hispano Chamber of Commerce and Barry Foster. Incumbent Richard Lovato did not file. Kevin Roe was denied filing for Municipal Court judge as the position is not on the ballot. A New Mexico Supreme Court petition filed December 9 2009 challenges whether Municipal Court judge belongs on the ballot.
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Jonathan Rothschild
Juan Oropesa
Hispano Chamber of Commerce
Barry Foster
Richard Lovato
Kevin Roe
Roe
Dave Kunko
New Mexico Supreme Court
Mattarco
Roswell-Record.com
New Mexico Governor Proposes Budget Cuts and Tax Hikes
Governor Richardson unveils a plan to trim state spending by 3 percent and sweep stalled capital outlay funds starting July 2011, aiming to save over 300 million. The proposal sets spending at about 5.3 billion, a 131 million decline from the previous year, as lawmakers begin a January 19 session to craft a balanced budget and confront tax considerations. House Minority Whip Keith Gardner questions tax increases and warns on legislative will.
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New Mexico
Richardson
Legislative Finance Committee
House
Keith Gardner
Roswell
Gardner
Mattarco
Salvation Army Roswell reports donations drop yet aid requests soar
Captain Beau Perez describes reduced gifts during the holidays while need rises as local families requesting help for toys and meals nearly double from 250 to 512. He cites thrift store support and new fundraising ideas to offset shortfalls. A pancake breakfast set for Jan 9 at 612 W College Blvd and thrift-store donations at 207 E Chisum St. The Salvation Army is a United Way agency.
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Roswell
Beau Perez
Salvation Army
Perez
W. College Blvd
E. Chisum St
United Way Agency
Mattarco
Roswell-Record
Local Roswell hopeful targets spending and youth appeal
Huckabee criticizes city spending on events outside Roswell and urges local procurement. He advocates attracting young residents, creating local jobs, and boosting youth-friendly initiatives while noting his leadership roles with Main Street Roswell, Sertoma, and regional tourism councils.
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Albuquerque
Roswell
Huckabee
Hopeful
Main Street
Obama halts Yemen Guantanamo transfers amid security push
President Obama announced a suspension of Guantanamo Bay detainee transfers to Yemen amid heightened security after a failed Christmas terror plot. He reaffirmed plans to close Guantanamo and noted Yemen’s ongoing security concerns. a DC Circuit ruling may affect detainee release challenges.
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Barack Obama
Guantanamo Bay
Yemen
U.S. Naval Base
Cuba
Detroit
al-Qaida
White House
Obama
U.S
Guantanamo Bay Detention Center
Congress
Guantanamo
U.S. Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Ghaleb Nassar al Bihani
Illinois
Missing ice house equipment found after burglary
Police responded to a commercial burglary at Roswell Ice Company 1001 N Virginia Ave. An unknown person took a pneumatic roller valued at 70000 and wedged it on railroad tracks near East Eighth Street. Separate incidents include burglaries on East Alameda Street 1300 block and Highland Road 1400 block with electronics and other items stolen. A West Deming 500 block burglary involved breaking in and stealing electronics valued at 3575. A vehicle burglary occurred at Boys Girls Club 201 S Garden Ave with dash damage and stereo loss.
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Roswell Ice Company
Virginia Ave
East Eighth Street
East Alameda Street
Highland Road
West Deming Street
Boys & Girls Club
S. Garden Ave
Burglary Report at East Bland Cargo Units
A vehicle burglary in the 900 block of East Bland pried open two commercial cargo units between Saturday and Monday. Tools valued at 1300 dollars were taken and damage estimated at 1000 dollars. A separate larceny at Agape Child Care Solutions 109 East Bland Street involved a laptop worth 600 dollars.
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Agape Child Care Solutions
E. Bland St
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