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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 2012
Page
1
Ray Bradbury, renowned science fiction writer, dies at 91 in Los Angeles. He warned of oppressive governments and censorship, imagining futures where firemen burn books and prejudice drives people to seek other worlds.
A quick roundup notes dogs in city parks drawing local attention while residents largely stay home. Primary voters narrow fields as the Professional Firefighters Union reports in Ruidoso Derby with uncertain outcomes.
A 12 member jury dominated by Penn State loyalists was selected in Bellefonte to hear opening statements in the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse case. The panel includes an engineering administrative assistant, a dance teacher in continuing education, and a professor of 24 years.
Authorities describe a recipe for fraud using fraudulent documents to obtain licenses for illegal immigrants. Nine people have warrants. investigators say hundreds of licenses may be issued illegally over years as state leaders debate repeal of the law.
Children’s musician Andy Mason kicked off the Roswell Public Library Summer Reading Program with songs about burritos sharks and pirates in the Bon Durant Room. He has released three acclaimed children’s albums since 2007 and is on a five state tour with 45 concerts planned for June and July.
Area veterans protest the lack of a local clinic despite 12 years of promises. They say World War II and Korea veterans face hardship driving to Albuquerque, with long trips and transfers after hours, noting over 1,000 veterans were assisted last year and urging government action.
In New Mexico auctions emaciated horses and rising hay costs highlight neglect as wild herds roam drought areas. Roswell businessman Rick De Los Santos seeks to open Valley Meat Co slaughterhouse, reviving national debate on whether horses are livestock or pets and the ethics of slaughter.
A new storytelling form titled the Roswell Experience invites participants to roam up to 32 Roswell area venues including restaurants parks and museums in a live transmedia game. Created by NMSU instructor James Airhart the event runs from Saturday through June 22 with points awarded at each stop.
Roswell Animal Services Supervisor Joseph Pacheco warns against leaving pets in hot cars in stores and courthouses. He urges owners to keep dogs at home when possible, or limit trips to under 15 minutes with water and car shade.
Fire crews in New Mexico employ burnout operations to contain several lightning sparked blazes. By Wednesday crews had contained over 20 percent of the Whitewater Baldy fire in the Gila National Forest, which has charred about 412 square miles while work continues along the perimeter.
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