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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 2012
Page
1
In Los Angeles AP reports the loss of astronaut Sally Ride at age 61. Ride shattered gender barriers as America’s first woman in space joining a select cadre of space heroes once led by Alan Shepard and John Glenn.
A murder suspect fled to Texas and surrendered to authorities. The report notes Texas arrest details and the case’s linkage to a prior Villela murder investigation in the region. Local law enforcement continues to pursue related leads and potential charges pending review.
Carmelo Anthony came off the bench to score 23 of his 27 points in the first half as the United States dominated Spain 100 78. The victory advances the U S in the Olympic tournament with a strong team performance from star players.
Obituaries list John Connell Jr Edward Green Ofelia Sanders Rafael Rodela Sr Tino Portillo Albert Torres. The page notes rainfall at 0.08 inches in the gauge and a today forecast with a high near .101 and a low around .73.
Holmes, 24, spent a year in a neuroscience doctoral program at the Anschutz Medical Campus with about three dozen classmates studying how the brain works and disorders. Experts note the program focused on brain science rather than behavior, raising questions about warning signs before the Aurora theater attack. His arraignment followed the midnight assault that killed 12 and wounded 58, with police saying he booby-trapped his apartment to target officers.
The Antonov An-124 100 operated by Volga-Dnepr Airlines touched down at Roswell International Air Center for a second Roswell fuel stop in under a week. The aircraft measures 226 feet 9 inches long with a 240 foot 6 inch wingspan and is cited by Volga-Dnepr as the world's largest cargo aircraft operator.
The Red Bull Stratos team plans a 5.3 million cubic foot balloon lift to about 90,000 feet for Felix Baumgartner before his space edge jump. Weather forced cancellation of tests on Monday and Tuesday due to thunderstorms and winds.
Former Albuquerque justice Paul Kennedy a Republican aligned lawyer seeks an interim seat on New Mexico’s Supreme Court. He is joined by Paul D. Mannick and Steven Suttle as applicants to fill the vacancy created by Justice Patrico Serna’s retirement. Martinez’s pick would be temporary until November election winner takes office. Kennedy has prior interim Supreme Court service and long GOP ties.
Public Policy Polling surveyed 724 New Mexico voters July 13 16. Sixty one percent disbelieve the 1947 Roswell incident while twenty one percent think aliens visited Roswell. Eighteen percent remain unsure. The poll also measured views on state senators and Roswell city itself with forty six percent expressing a favorable opinion of Roswell.
Gov. Susana Martinez appoints Col. Andrew Salas as New Mexico adjutant general, replacing Maj. Gen. Kenny Montoya. Salas with 30 years of service has led air guard units and safety centers, and will advise the governor on military matters while guiding Guard responses to wildfires and overseas deployments.
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