Fiddlers of all ages entertain at Wilbur Coe Fiddlers Contest
The Wilbur Coe Old-Time Fiddlers Contest drew about 200 people for the Chaves County Historical Museum's anniversary event on Sunday. Winners included Olan James 14 top in the Wranglers division, Cheryl Lindley 17 second, Darrell James 10 third, with other victors in Drovers and Ramrod categories, trophies and cash prizes awarded.
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Dexter
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Martin Smith
Albuquerque
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Roswell
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Reida Henry
Ken Case
Elvis Fleming
Chaves County
Fireworks and Celebrations Light Up New Mexico July Fourth
New Mexico cities plan a busy Independence Day with street breakfasts in Santa Fe, a Santa Fe parade, plaza music, and evening fireworks. Albuquerque honors UNM Lobos with a stadium display featuring the Dukes of Albuquerque Drum and Bugle Corps and local bands. Socorro hosts Lopez Family Reunion Day, Gov Apodaca awarding July 3. Eunice features a roping contest and races, Hillsboro keeps quiet with fairs and auctions, Roswell tightens firecracker enforcement, Grants hosts Western Week, and Capitan showcases the Smokey Bear Stampede with rodeos and dances.
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Associated Press
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Los Compadres
Jaycees
University Stadium
Albuquerque
UNM Lobos
WAC
Dukes of Albuquerque
Albuquerque Symphony
Shrine Band
Socorro
Lopez
Rafael Lopez of Luna
Jerry Apodaca
Eunice Chamber of Commerce
Lea County
Eunice Roping Club
Eunice
Hillsboro
Sierra County
Roswell
Lincoln County
Capitan
Hinkle Seeks State Senate Seat Vacated by Thompson
Rolla Hinkle II of Chaves County Cattle Corp sends a letter expressing interest in the District 32 State Senate seat. Roswell attorney Charles H Coll confirms receipt as the GOP weighs a nominee amid Thompson's resignation to become U.S. attorney.
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LEE Dixon Record
Rolla Hinkle II
Chaves County Cattle Corp
R.E. Thompson
Republican Central Committee
Roswell
Charles H Coll
GOP Central Committee
Hinkle
Chaves County
Coll
Colorado
Paul Cadwell
Pioneer Savings and Trust
Thompson
Senate
U.S
New Mexico
Roswell Area
Robert B. Corn
District
R E. Thompson
Corn
Albuquerque
Joyce Walker
Clayton Stallings
Stallings
Larry B. Hess
Kaplan breaks silence on pardon refusal in Mexico
Santa Fe millionaire Joel David Kaplan, who escaped from Mexico City’s Santa Marta Acatitla Prison by helicopter in 1971, denounces Mexico’s rejection of a pardon. He remains a fugitive, faces a new five year sentence, and regrets the denial while seeking proof of innocence.
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Santa FE
Joel David Kaplan
Kaplan
Mexico City
Santa Marta Acatitla
Luis Vidal
Vidal
el Turko
Mexico
Central America
South America
Manuel Lujan
R-N.m
Margain
Ambassadorship program to greet cadets at Roswell NM…
Roswell NMMI officials and friends plan a fall Ambassadorship program to welcome out of state cadets. The item notes page placement and local framing.
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Roswell
NMMI
Evert and King Reach Wimbledon Quarterfinal Clash
Chris Evert and Billie Jean King win to set up an all time Wimbledon quarterfinal battle. The match promises a high stakes showcase between two legendary rivals.
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Chris Evert
Billie Jean King
Wimbledon
Roswell Daily Record to skip July 4 publication
The Roswell Daily Record will not publish on Tuesday to allow staff to celebrate the Fourth of July with their families. Normal publication resumes on Wednesday as the paper extends best wishes for a safe and pleasant holiday.
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Roswell
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