Wyclef's Charity Under Scrutiny In Haiti Aid Effort
Charity watchdogs question the Wyclef Jean backed organization's accounting and ability to operate in earthquake ravaged Haiti. AP reports scrutiny from vetting groups as doubts grow about effectiveness and funds management.
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Suspect confesses to shooting in district mix up
A suspect admits involvement in a shooting while officials review district placement for a New District 2 judge. A grandmother questions medications, and a driver’s attempt to pass leads to a Pole collision. Alleged racehorse thieves are captured.
Arenas Pleads Guilty on Gun Charge in Locker Room Incident
Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas pleaded guilty to a felony gun charge linked to a locker room argument. His sentencing is set for March 26 and his fate ranges from probation to up to five years, with prosecutors not seeking more than six months in jail.
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How green is Richardson
Governor Bill Richardson pursued solar and wind expansion while promoting hybrid vehicles to steer New Mexico toward greener energy. Supporters call him an environmental champion for risking battles with powerful interests. critics say his policies harmed the oil and gas sector and created regulatory instability.
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Obama Democrats Close In On Health Care Deal
President Obama and top congressional Democrats pressed Friday to finalize cost and coverage elements of sweeping health care reform as urgency rose from the Massachusetts Senate race. A White House statement said no final agreement or overall package existed and no meetings were set, with Rep. Jim Clyburn signaling that a draft for the CBO was being prepared.
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Haitians desperate as quake toll rises in Port-au-Prince
Desperate Haitians bury decaying bodies in mass graves and seek water and food as relief lands. U S military controls the airport to speed aid and evacuations while clinics sprout and streets are cleared. UN and Red Cross report tens of thousands dead and widespread damage. World Food Program feeds thousands daily.
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Oropesa Aims Ward V Focus In City Council Bid
Juan Oropesa, candidate for Ward V on the City Council, pledges to resign as Hispano Chamber of Commerce executive director to serve residents if elected. He prioritizes addressing immigration status disputes with police and making his ward safer, while aiming to improve the entire city.
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Teague Roundtable Highlights Veteran Mental Health
Rep. Harry Teague of New Mexico visited Roswell to discuss veterans mental health services and introduce a new staff addition. The roundtable focused on returning service members and women, especially those with PTSD, and ways to aid civilian reintegration.
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Roswell
Steven Wolfe’s Service and Community Roles
Steven Wolfe is a former Navy division officer from the Vietnam era who now serves as an adviser for the Roswell Neighborhood. His life centers on family faith country and city as guiding priorities.
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Roswell community leader Wolfe profiles in Saturday Spotlight
Watch Program and Roswell SAFE Coalition member and Chaves County Crime Stoppers board official Wolfe is long rooted in Roswell. He left for Texas Tech then joined the Navy after graduation and later ran his father’s irrigation business B E Wolfe and Co. He notes Vietnam era service and Navy officer training before returning home.
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