Fire spending in New Mexico tied to West fire damage
The Gila wildfire drew about 14 million from Burned Area Emergency Recovery funds with 9 million more to stabilize waterways and remove debris after the Little Bear fire near Ruidoso. Last year 48 million was spent on burn recovery as climate factors drive stronger fires across the West.
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Roswell Council Approves Fenn Rezoning Appeal
The council voted 9-0 to uphold an appeal allowing a 105 N Atkinson Ave rezoning to commercial office space for Fenn Inc. Opponents cited noise and traffic concerns. Supporters said standards would keep the area improved and aligned with the 2005 master plan.
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Farmers Country Market
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Roswell
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Atkins Engineering Associates Inc
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Grand Avenue LLC
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RISD Grades Reveal Reading Gaps and New Focus Plan
RISD shows A through F results with one failure and focuses on reading and math gaps. Interim Superintendent Susan Sanchez describes plans including professional development, expanded reading and math interventions, and a grant application to boost kinder garten through third grade literacy. Graduation rates trend up while data analysis and curriculum alignment are scheduled for August 9 at a GHS data presentation.
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McPherson’s Roswell store legacy ends after 95 years
McPherson, born in Missouri and raised in Texas, moved to Roswell in 1937 and joined Ruth and Cobean's family business in 1943. He ran the store after the Cobean family died until its 2010 closure, balancing small business struggles with community ties at Senior Circle and beyond.
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Tremseh killings deepen Syria crisis amid Annan plan doubts
World attention centers on Tremseh where heavy weaponry and helicopters killed scores amid conflicting tallies. Activists blame regime assaults, while the government cites armed gangs. U.N. observers confirm heavy weaponry as Kofi Annan’s cease fire plan falters.
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Bashar Assad
Syria
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Robert Mood
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Damascus
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Lawmakers oppose welfare waivers backed by Camp and Hatch
House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp and Senator Orrin Hatch condemn the TANF waiver plan as unwarranted. They demand explanation from HHS Secretary Sebelius while noting 16 years of untouched work requirements. Utah and Nevada seek relief from reporting burdens to help place welfare recipients in jobs.
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Orrin Hatch
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Hatch
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Kathleen Sebelius
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