Crowns awarded in Roswell pageant competition
Miss Roswell crowned DeAnna Jerge, with Johnston and Baker earning top placements and scholarships. Kyla Thames and Sara Fink named runners up for ENMU-R events. Winners proceed to Miss New Mexico at Spencer Theater this June and will represent Roswell in 2012 13 engagements.
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Sara Fink
Kyla Thames
Johnston
Baker
Spencer Theater
Ruidoso
Roswell
DeAnna Jerge
NMMI Supports Chaves County Cancer Fund Through Community Walk
NMMI cadets organized a fund raising march benefiting the Chaves County Cancer Fund with bracelets sold and sponsorship from Coca Cola and Sodexo Inc. Walk For Hope joined the cadets as survivors Stacy Carroll and Nate Garcia addressed participants. Funds aid travel to treatment, medications, utilities and daily needs for local families.
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Chaves County Cancer Fund
Carl Hansen
NMMI
Coca- Cola and
Sodexo Inc
Walk For Hope
Stacy Carroll
Nate Garcia
Carroll
Rosalyn Robinson
Robinson
City Holds March Election On MIGRT Tax Shift Result
The MIGRT would raise the gross receipts tax from 7.125 to 7.25 percent or 12.5 cents per $100, covering all taxable goods and estimated to generate 1.2 million annually. Balloting takes place at City Hall on March 9 at 11 a.m. with sworn-in winners on March 12 at 5 p.m.
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City Hall
Rod Adair
Syria sees aid convoy in, Baba Amr gates sealed
A seven-truck convoy carrying about 15 tons of humanitarian aid arrived in Syria but Red Cross access to Baba Amr was blocked over safety concerns. Activists report execution-style killings and a scorched-earth campaign. Internet and phone lines remained down as cemetery workers buried victims in Idlib parks and new graves were dug for three Free Syrian Army fighters killed while planting anti-tank mines.
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Red Cross
Baba Amr
ICRC
Hicham Hassan
Free Syrian Army
Roswell leaders split on tax plan for infrastructure and growth
Roswell figures clash over a tax proposal to fund land and infrastructure projects. Senate President Pro-Tem Tim Jennings backs the measure citing job creation and better city services, while opponents urge voter decision and caution on using tax dollars for specific firms. Rep. Espinoza questions lack of a clear plan. Industry and residents await final decision.
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Senate
Tim Jennings
Roswell
Jennings
del Jurney
Dennis Kintigh
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