RISD PARCC scores exceed state averages in math
Roswell Independent School District reports higher math PARCC scores than the state average with reading progress. Education Secretary Christopher Ruszkowski cited students teachers and administration as the drivers. Individual student reports will be available July 24 and district summaries plus rosters will be posted on See PARCC Page A2.
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Firefighters battle blaze at former packing plant
Roswell firefighters spent hours Saturday tackling a structure fire at 1007 North Garden Avenue the site of the former Glover Meat Packing Plant Public information officer Todd Wildermuth said responders reached the scene around 2 p.m Eyewitness Mark Sisneros reported the fire around 5 30 p m as it moved down Garden Avenue toward See FIRE on Page A3
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Glover Meat Packing
Mark Sisneros
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Glover Packing Co
Roswell Farmers' Market returns with local produce and crafts
The Roswell Farmers' Market opened at the Chaves County Courthouse with fruit, chilies, pecans, breads, jellies, eggs, grass-fed beef, and crafts. About 40 vendors signed up, paying $40 for the season, with more booths possible each Saturday through Oct. 6. Local nonprofits and art groups run activity tables as music and vendors enliven the weekly event.
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Inspiring lives Pastor brings energy to church in Roswell
Joel Wood, pastor of Waymaker Church in Roswell, describes a gradual call to ministry starting as a volunteer in Las Cruces and rising to youth pastor before relocating with his wife Jennifer. He speaks of loving Jesus and people and choosing a steady path rather than a sudden leap into ministry.
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Waymaker Church
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Las Cruces
First Assembly of God
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