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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 2013
Page
1
New York AP reports Wal-Mart Stores Inc the world’s largest retailer and biggest private employer in the U.S. with 1.4 million workers here said Tuesday it is taking steps to address economic concerns.
A teen mother was taken into custody on child abuse charges, with investigators urging additional information from the public to aid the case and identify potential witnesses or related incidents.
Serena Williams, favored to win a third straight Grand Slam, exposed a sore right ankle and covered her face as she faced a potential upset at the Australian Open. The page notes her recent dominant run but marks a critical moment in her title pursuit.
Obituaries for James McMullen Astrid Holland Dominick Taormina A J Franklin Valerie Palmer Virginia Parmley Robin Sanders Joe Moreno and Grace Garcia are listed. The page also notes today’s forecast with high and low temperatures but provides no specific figures.
President Obama unveils a broad plan to curb gun violence including a ban on assault weapons and high capacity magazines, universal background checks, and mental health measures. The package blends executive actions with Congress needing to approve key laws while lawmakers remain divided and the NRA opposes changes.
Harvey Salinas, charged with second degree murder, faces a jury trial under heightened security. Villela Jr. was shot dead outside a residence at 826 E Hendricks St on July 6 when he was 18 and Salinas 17. Assistant DA Emily Maher outlined the Friday night incident as a white Honda pulled up.
Gov Susana Martinez used the State of the State address to urge lawmakers to diversify New Mexico s economy and reduce the corporate income tax while appealing for economic development incentives. She cited a stagnant national economy and a faltering federal government burdened by debt as rationale for action. The Legislature opens a 60 day session amid concerns of 4800 lost jobs and potential federal budget cuts.
The 51st Legislature convened in Santa Fe to run a 60 day session. Gov Susana Martinez urged business friendly reforms including a 7.6 down to 4.9 percent corporate tax rate and infrastructure projects to spur job growth. She emphasized education to raise reading proficiency and reduce dropouts. Rep Candy Spence Ezzell supported reading interventions.
Tim Jennings capped a 34 year Senate tenure by presiding over his last committee hearing in the Roundhouse. In November he lost his Roswell seat to Cliff Pirtle and his final act was overseeing a $134,000 DPS security appropriation for the 60 day 2013 Legislative Session.
Democrat Mary Kay Papen of Las Cruces won the New Mexico Senate presidency pro tempore with unanimous support from Democrats and Republicans, becoming the first woman in over 70 years to lead the body. She urged unity after the vote, amid a potential contest with Pete Campos.
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