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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 2012
Page
1
Pasadena reports NASA launches its most ambitious Mars mission with the arrival of the smartest rover yet. The craft described as highly athletic signals a bold step in planetary exploration and science aims for the mission.
Blayne Hobbs wins the Desert Sun Classic title in a competitive event. The weekend showcased horse show activity with 4 H and FFA Fair opening and Earth Rangers completing a camp. Feds arrest three Roswell businesses in related actions. One person dies in a rollover incident.
China captured the gymnastics team gold as rivals remained on the floor, showcasing five gold stars shaped like their flag to celebrate the victory.
Obituaries note the deaths of Juan Jose Borunda Sr Beatrice Rynee and Julie Dutch. Details on dates and services appear on page A6.
Roswell Police Chief Al Solis was taken to Eastern New Mexico Medical Center around 11 30 a m after the Roswell Fire Department and Emergency Services were called to his offices. Sgt Jimmy Preston confirmed he was transported by ambulance with a police escort. His wife was expected to meet him at the hospital.
Roswell officials and the FAA are considering long term modifications to RIAC runway 2103. City Manager Larry Fry says the 13,000 foot runway is a huge asset and discussions began after a joint planning conference with city, airport officials and FAA users last November.
Mitt Romney drew ire from Palestinians by saying their culture helped drive Jewish economic success during a speech to donors in Poland. The remark followed criticism of his Olympics comments in London and raised bipartisan concerns about his finesse on foreign policy matters abroad.
The Democratic Party moves to include support for gay marriage in its official platform for the first time after a weekend committee vote in Minneapolis. Delegates will approve the platform in Charlotte in September as Obama seeks re election. Bill Clinton will deliver the nominating speech with Obama and Biden also speaking. Elizabeth Warren will have a featured role. Warren led the Congressional Oversight Panel for the TARP bailout and is a Massachusetts Senate candidate popular with liberals.
New Mexico District Judge James Hall ruled taxpayers must cover about 2.9 million in attorney fees for groups representing Democratic, Republican, Native American and Hispanic interests in redistricting lawsuits. The decision covers six groups and portions for Navajo Nation and other officials, with further costs still to be determined.
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