Museum offers Living History tours to 4th graders
The Historical Museum of Southeast New Mexico invites fourth grade students and teachers for Living History tours from April 18 to May 12. Each school trip lasts about two hours with four tours daily, featuring cider and butter making, a metate grinding demo, and History’s Mysteries CSI style activities to spark critical thinking.
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Wildfire 50 Percent Contained Near Silver City NM
Authorities began escorting residents back into neighborhoods after a human caused fire burned about 1 800 acres in a rugged area near Silver City. The Quail Ridge fire destroyed 13 homes and damaged up to 47 out buildings while about 100 people were displaced. Up to 200 structures remained threatened within and near the burn perimeter as containment reached 50 percent with full containment hoped for by Wednesday evening. Winds increased Tuesday afternoon but were milder than the prior day.
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Census reshapes battleground Mountain West in 2008 shift
The census notes Mountain West growth driving political change with Arizona Colorado Nevada and New Mexico becoming swing states while California remains largest with 37.3 million. Hispanics power many gains and Arizona could gain a House seat beyond 1950s trajectory with immigration and mortgage factors influencing long term growth.
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States weigh mandatory DNA sampling for felons
DNA testing for 18 plus arrestees could expand under a measure. Supporters say it helps prevent crimes by linking suspects to past offenses, while opponents warn of privacy violations and pretext arrests. Lawmakers worry expansion may continue beyond felonies, with some fears of swabbing even babies.
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California
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VINE system aid eyed to alert crime victims
Adair backs a bill expanding monthly calls for the Victim Information and Notification Everyday system. The measure would notify victims families attorneys and media about criminal defendants hearings releases and other proceedings. Support comes from the New Mexico District Attorneys Association and Chaves County DA office as the bill heads to the House floor.
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Zawiya Siege Deepens As Libyan Forces Clash
Descriptions from Zawiya align with conflicting reports of control as Khamis Gaddafi led troops shelling outskirts toward Martyrs Square. An anonymous Tripoli adviser claimed government control with a green flag but residents near Sabratha said rebels held the square. Communications blackout hindered verification.
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Roswell lawmakers and officials take part in UNM Cancer Center event
Hoops continued from Page Ai nings in Roswell featured Sen Rod Adair and Reps Nora Espinoza Candy Spence Ezzell Dennis Kintigh and Bob Woolley among participants. The UNM Cancer Center is the state’s official NCI designated cancer center per the release.
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Nora Espinoza
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Candy Spence Ezzell
Dennis Kintigh
Bob Wooley
UNM Cancer Center
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National Cancer Institute
Character Counts honors teachers in Chaves County
A Roswell ceremony crowned bronze silver and first annual Teacher of Character awards. 450 teachers were nominated, with about 150 vying for the top honor, as Six Pillars of Character guided the recognition. Sponsors ENMMC RRH and Read and Stevens supported the event.
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Susan Entrop
Nola Miller
Alyce Reddell
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Shawn Dennis
Melvin Trammel
Sylvia Reyes
Dexter
Kathryn Vaz
East Grand Plains
Susan Goldman
Eastern New Mexico University
Sierra Middle School
John McVay
New Mexico Military Institute
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Character Counts
Chaves
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
ENMMC
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Read and Stevens Inc
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This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!