Memorial Day ceremony honors Roswell war veterans
Veterans and families gathered in Roswell at South Park Cemetery for Memorial Day rites. An American Legion reception followed with honorary wreaths at symbolic graves. Brig. General Earl E. Phillips Jr delivered the keynote, praising sacrifice and freedom as World War II veterans Jack Aldrich and Andy Deshotel were recognized.
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Tom Clooney
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Phillips
Bill Owen
United States
Jack Aldrich
New Mexico National Guard
Bataan
Andy Deshotel
Louis Brady
Turnout Seen Low In District 66 Primary Race
Republican incumbent Earlene Roberts of Hobbs faces Keith Gardner of Roswell in a tight District 66 contest. Gardner accused Roberts of backing House Bill 126 the DWI ignition interlock device measure with high costs to taxpayers, while Roberts defended her vote in a letter campaign asserting the bill’s necessity.
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Roswell
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Memorial Day tributes span nation as Bush Kerry honor veterans
President Bush at Arlington and Senator Kerry at the Vietnam Memorial led solemn observances while World War II veterans gathered during a weekend opening of the National World War II Memorial. Across Iraq two Americans died and a car bomb hit Baghdad, with U S troops sustaining further losses as Memorial Day proceeded.
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Focus shifts to future for judge after drug arrest
ALBUQUERQUE AP The focus on state District Chief Judge John Brennan turns to his docket and future after a weekend drug arrest. His pending criminal cases will be reassigned by Judge Albert S Murdoch with possible help from retired judges. Brennan faced calls to resign with some advocating his stepping down to educate others about drugs and alcohol.
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Pat” Murdoch
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Bernalillo County Court
Patricia Mattioli
State Commission On Higher Education
Timothy Padilla
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