Audit targets VA wait times and leadership under fire
The audit finds long veteran wait times for VA care under Medicare and TRICARE, with 57,000 awaiting first appointments. It cites leadership failures, proposes firing senior VA officials, and notes 69 facilities under investigation. Readings show 81 day waits in Baltimore and 145 days in Honolulu contrasted with quick access for established patients in other regions.
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NM VA audit finds long waits and misaddressed care concerns
The audit shows 3,485 veterans waited more than 30 days for appointments and more than 3,000 patients were assigned to doctors who did not see them. Albuquerque VA officials review findings amid calls for independent investigation and reforms.
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Roswell Domino's manager Hoff ranks 13th in world pizza contest
Rob Hoff, 49, regional director of a Roswell Domino's store, finished 13th at the World’s Fastest Pizza Maker Competition in Las Vegas. He prepared three pizzas in 1 minute 9 seconds, beating his 2007 time by 13 seconds as 5,000 competitors took part.
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Fiddle and Griddle BBQ Contest Attracts Competitors
The event began Saturday with BBQ teams cooking chicken pork ribs beef brisket and sides for a chance to win 8000 in prize money. Organizer Huckabee said the festival is in its third year and gaining speed as participants showcase diverse grills and recipes.
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Roswell Elks Host Charity Golf Tournament for Veterans
NMMI hosted a veterans charity golf event with opening remarks by Ralph Brown and briefings from Lt. Gov. Sanchez’s staff. Retired Lt. Col. Andy Norton started play as golfers supported a $37,500 check to the Southeastern New Mexico Veterans Transportation group and raised over $3,000 on event day. The Roswell Elks Lodge has held 11 charity tours raising more than $254,500 for local charities and plans the next tournament for Sept. 13 at the NMMI course.
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Eyewitness Fans Warn About Hail Risk and Mosquito Surge
NWS official praises amateur radio spotters for helping protect life as a 60 to 70 mph hailstone illustration underscores risk. Rainy weeks boost mosquitoes. Roswell area reports 0.25 to 0.5 inches at local gauges including Bitter Lake Refuge and Roswell airport. 5.3 inches total for 2014 at Roswell International Air Center.
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