Soldier Returns Home From Afghanistan in Roswell
Christian Scott, 23, a U.S. Army specialist, returned May 17 after 52 months deployed in Afghanistan. In Roswell he described primitive conditions at Kandahar Air Base, improvised meals, and teamwork across allied forces. He noted dual missions to neutralize threats and protect troops while organizing and analyzing gathered intelligence.
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Vermejo Park wildfire crosses into Colorado near Trinidad
A Vermejo Park Ranch fire in northeast New Mexico crossed the border into Colorado and joined a larger blaze southeast of Trinidad near Fisher Peak. The combined fires threatened no structures yet prompted eight ranch evacuations and at least one home loss. Ten crews and air tankers were ordered for tomorrow as winds and terrain hinder firefighting efforts.
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Unity Center Eyes Upgrades for Upstairs Space
UNITY Center aims to renovate the second floor of its 1500 W College Blvd building with a Community Development Block Grant. Executive Director Jan Bostic says upgrades would expand programs including tutoring music education and a computer lab while improving accessibility.
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Honored war veteran builds a life in sales and service
James Simmons profiles Frenchie Julian Carlos born in 1946 in Zacatecas Mexico who later moved to San Fernando California. A Vietnam era Air Force and Army firefighter he fought a 1969 Pleiku attack and later pursued real estate and oil rig related sales in his post military career.
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