Shepherds Face Harsh Work and Low Pay in West
Immigrant sheepherders trek vast desolate country in Wyoming and surrounding states to tend flocks for about 600 dollars a month with no days off, far from home and family.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 2010
Page
1
Immigrant sheepherders trek vast desolate country in Wyoming and surrounding states to tend flocks for about 600 dollars a month with no days off, far from home and family.
Overview of recent web trends noting a drop in new construction compared with FY2008. Police report alleges racehorse thefts as a headline with surrounding context. A grandmother was detained for checks on medications and inquiries. Sandoval seeks a council return while bids for a new fire station appear on the city agenda.
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas was charged in D C Superior Court with one count of carrying a pistol without a license in connection with last month's locker room confrontation with a teammate. The filing was made as an information indicating a possible plea deal.
U N relief teams from Virginia France and China descend on Port au Prince to aid quake survivors. Red Cross estimates 45 000 to 50 000 killed as rescue work begins amid fuel and air traffic bottlenecks. Several U N staff confirmed dead and many missing. President Obama pledges $100 relief commitment in remarks from Washington.
23 fourth graders joined Ty Piper of the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish for a living classroom learn about Lake Van ecology. They examined specimens under a microscope, identified birds insects and krill, fished from the pier and learned environmental conservation.
Roswell City Council approved a further $20,000 for the Census Committee to fund outreach and materials for the 2010 Census. The extra funds double the committee budget with over $4,300 for brochures and $4,000 for additional printing.
A government efficiency panel told Gov. Bill Richardson to save taxpayer funds by merging state departments and scrapping over a dozen boards and commissions. The recommendations also call for changes to public school funding and come from a committee appointed last month to streamline state government.
Union leaders yield to White House demand in landmark health care talks as a tentative agreement emerges on a new tax targeting high cost insurance plans. The deal comes as negotiations accelerate to shape final legislation.
Roswell police officer Robert McWilliams campaigns for Ward IV City Council two year term. He pledges to trim city spending and promote economic development, including building youth facilities like a water park or public pools. He emphasizes attracting new businesses and downtown revival.
SANTA FE AP All New Mexico state offices will be closed today due to furloughs ordered by Gov. Bill Richardson. Most offices will also be closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Governor's staff and Cabinet secretaries will work Monday preparing for the 30 day legislative session starting Tuesday.
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