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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 2011
Page
1
The Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved Leon Panetta to lead the Pentagon. He faces duties including winding down U.S. troop levels in Iraq and Afghanistan, easing congressional unease over Libya, and trimming the federal budget.
Local crews worked through the day to contain a rising forest fire near Santa Fe. Officials urged residents to avoid the area while aviation support and ground crews secured hotspots. No injuries reported and containment remains ongoing.
The Roswell Invaders defeated the visiting Ruidoso Osos 9-4 at Joe Bauman Stadium. They broke a 4-4 tie in the fifth with two runs, then added two more in the seventh and one in the ninth to extend their streak to three straight wins.
Obituaries list Carlos N. Anaya Walter J. Hopkins M D Virginia Rogers W G Bill Patton Travis Bealer Chester Castleberry Marion Lanner. Forecast shows today highs near 96 and lows around 71 with regional conditions.
Police suspect arson after a Pecos Elementary School portable classroom burned over the weekend causing about 120000 dollars in damage. The interior was severely destroyed, with entry gained through the south side window between 10 and 10 42 p m Sunday. Investigators reported no solid leads and limited fingerprint recovery due to dust and fire debris. The case was turned over to the Criminal Investigation Department and an arson investigator was assigned. Call 624 6770 with information.
City fire officials urge extreme caution for Fourth of July fireworks in Roswell and Chaves County due to severe drought. Chief James Salas held a press conference outlining safe use and asking residents to refrain if conditions are unsafe.
The New Mexico Association of Counties holds its 75th annual conference in Roswell and Chaves County with 600 attendees. Events run through Friday at New Mexico Military Institute highlighting ROADEO contests behind Hastings and main sessions for county officials.
Smoke and flames from a wildfire that burned about 28 000 acres along the New Mexico Colorado border threaten the Raton watershed supplying drinking water to about 7000 residents. Officials fear ash and debris washing into the watershed as firefighters seek rain ahead of monsoon season.
The FDA will require nine new warning labels on U S cigarette packs featuring stark images of rotting teeth diseased lungs and a sewn up smoker to curb tobacco use amid plateauing smoking rates. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius called the labels frank and powerful as the government seeks to reduce smoking deaths.
Valerie Haley, an 11 year Roswell Independent School District accountant, retires to attend art school at Texas Tech University. ABA President Terri Douglass lauds Haley as an inspiring model for people with disabilities and thanks the RISD team for supporting communication needs during her tenure.
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