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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1996
Page
5
The Roswell Correctional Center chapel project nears completion with $70,000 to $80,000 still needed. Volunteers and inmates largely fund and build the 3200 square foot chapel, slated to host services in the fall if donations continue. the state will furnish furnishings and upkeep.
An NCTE announcement appoints University High School teacher Annemarie Oldfield as regional judge for the 1996 Promising Young Writers Program. The program invites about 400 eighth graders for recognition. nearly 1,300 students participated in 1996.
ENMU R Roswell reports its 21 day summer 1996 headcount on campus at 1 018, up 1 percent from 1 007 in summer 1995. full time equivalent students rise 8 percent from 284 7 to 308 8. campus enrollment is described as the second highest in its history. fall registration is rising with on campus preregistration July 22 23 and open registration August 20.
A 1901 note states the Roswell Book Store will keep two volumes of the latest books for sale and rent at set rates. The town board met briefly to discuss the sewer proposition with Engineer Reed presenting corrected plans. no decision reached and further delays expected before a public vote.
This year at Boys State New Mexico delegates include Roswell’s Bobby Mendoza and Dexter’s Michael Olivas. Mendoza is the son of Robert and Gloria Mendoza, while Olivas is the son of Alfredo and Virginia Olivas.
Tim Stoessel takes over as city clerk on Aug 1 succeeding Ruth May who has guided him since his June 13 appointment. A Pittsburgh native with eight years in military administration, Stoessel moved to Roswell with his family from Alamogordo and is pursuing a degree at New Mexico State University while learning city hall duties. May cautions the newcomer to study hard, noting the deep institutional knowledge required.
Community events listed for the upcoming days include a 9 a.m. special Chaves County Commission meeting to approve the 1996 97 budget and warrants in the County Courthouse, a 10 a.m. talk by Lily F. Tercero on the Small Business Development Center budget, a 7 p.m. country dance at Oddfellows Hall, a 9 a.m. July 13 New Mexico Route Association seminar with lunch, and a 6 45 a.m. Wilderness Hikers trip to Nogal Peak Trail No 25. Contacts with phone numbers are provided.
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