Gas prices unlikely to exceed three dollars as economy recovers
As the economy improves energy costs rise, challenging family budgets. The spring pattern of higher gasoline prices continues, but motorists are not expected to pay more than about three dollars per gallon.
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A local roundup notes a man facing multiple charges after a hit-and-run incident. The report also covers civic events with councilors sworn into office, a Lincoln dinner turnout by the GOP, a political cartoonist winning two SNA awards, and a Walk for Hope event registering eighteen teams.
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Coyotes Dominant in Semifinal Push at The Pit
Roswell girls basketball coach Joe Carpenter indicated April might be needed for peak play but after Tuesday state quarterfinals his Lady Coyotes improved to 19-9 with a dominant 59-23 win over No. 1 Volcano Vista at The Pit.
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Roswell Census Kick Off Aims for 50 000 People Milestone
Roswell community leaders gathered at the Roswell Convention and Civic Center for the 2010 Census Kick Off to urge residents to fill forms and showcase youth. Committee chair Judy Armstrong and member Hubert Quintana cited the 50 000 target and potential direct funding via CDBG if achieved, with optimism from Steve Henderson and others. Ten questions will be mailed and should reach mailboxes next week.
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Governor faces noon deadline on bill signings and pocket veto risk
The 30 day session ends at noon today with many bills pending. Gov. Richardson may pocket veto or sign. He has already signed 101 bills, with 24 awaiting action, while Lt. Gov. Denish notes several education focused measures. Local lawmakers saw three bills pass both houses, two signed, one requiring legislative oversight of federal Recovery Act funds. Senator Jennings pushed infrastructure funding for colonial regions and a veteran fishing license exemption for those returning from duty, aimed at PTDS rehabilitation.
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Israel and Syria push nuclear power in Middle East
Paris AP reports both Israel and Syria announced plans to pursue nuclear energy plants, signaling a regional shift amid Iran concerns. Israel’s Uzi Landau framed the move as an environmentally friendly energy choice while skeptics fear civilian assurances amid suspicions of a hidden weapons program. Egypt, Jordan, and UAE considered similar ambitions.
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3-D TVs Hit U S Stores As Samsung And Panasonic Lead
Samsung Electronics begins selling a 46 inch 3-D TV with two glasses and a 3-D Blu ray player for 3000 dollars. Panasonic also launches 3-D sets as theater demand grows with last weekend’s Alice in Wonderland totaling 116.2 million box office.
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Feds to probe cause of runaway Prius
Federal investigators traveled to El Cajon California to inspect a Prius that sped uncontrollably on a freeway as Toyota faced questions about safety after the incident. NHTSA sent two investigators while Toyota said it wished to interview the driver as the company faced scrutiny amid prior recalls.
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