Retail sales fall as jobless claims rise in December
Retail sales declined 0.3 percent in December from November, with autos down 0.2 percent, marking a 6.2 percent yearly drop the largest on government records since 1992. New unemployment claims rose by 11,000 to 444,000, while the four week average fell to 440,750 as extended benefits rose.
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Self-inflicted gunshot reported on South Sherman Avenue
Police investigated an apparent self-inflicted gunshot in the 200 block of South Sherman Avenue around 11 p.m. Wednesday. Initial statements by the man's mother were corrected after interviews showing the man accidentally shot himself.
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Local thefts and vehicle theft report in Roswell area
Police logged larceny in the 200 block of Sherrill Lane where a bicycle was taken from in front of Not Of This World Cafe. A gold Oldsmobile was stolen from Roswell Ford in the 100 block of East 23rd Street and later found abandoned with tires slashed. Officers seized three unknown pills during a Wednesday traffic stop involving a 2007 four door with Arizona plates. Counterfeit $100 bills were found at Town & Country on South Main Street with a note of a second such bill.
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Chaves County to Host 75th NM Counties Conference
Chaves County will host the New Mexico Association of Counties 75th annual conference in June 2011 drawing 600 to 900 attendees. Roswell and the New Mexico Military Institute will share events as county officials discuss current issues and county development.
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Obama taps ex presidents to lead Haiti relief drive
President Obama enlists George W. Bush and Bill Clinton to spearhead private sector fundraising for Haiti relief. Patrick Gaspard says cash is most urgent as the administration broadens outreach, with a Red Cross text campaign raising 5 million dollars and a 10 dollar donation option via texting HAITI to 90999.
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