Be Counted Represent campaign targets Hispanic participation
A new census campaign aims to boost Hispanic involvement in 2010 by reaching tech savvy youth with smart phones and a Be Counted Represent message. Officials hope to overcome undercount by engaging the hard to count demographic through modern outreach and social channels.
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E Man faces multiple charges in hit and run
Reports say a male driver faces several charges after a hit and run incident. Authorities investigated the case and filed counts including assault and property damage. Local officials noted no serious injuries reported.
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Coyotes Advance In Slow-Tempo Win Against St. Pius X
St. Pius X Sartans tried to slow the game and outbox Roswell but were stifled by a tougher Coyotes defense. Roswell s a season low 42 points and controlled the boards, yet the plan failed to secure a victory.
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Obituaries A6 Frieda Cook and Others Passed Away
Obituaries list Frieda Cook Barbara Sue Goins Betty Hannifin Adkins Nina B Board Terry Barker. The notice cites their deaths and brief biographical identifiers as printed in the TODAY'S OBITUARIES column on page A6.
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New Mexico Allows Concealed Guns in Beer and Wine Restaurants
Starting in July, concealed handgun license holders may carry firearms in restaurants that serve beer and wine. The law exempts those serving hard liquor and lets owners post signs prohibiting entrance with firearms. Roswell has 11 such restaurants. statewide total is about 800. Lawmakers and NRA officials praised the change, while restaurant groups criticized it.
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Governor Signs Bills To Boost Hispanic Education
Gov Bill Richardson signed measures to improve Hispanic student performance and close the achievement gap. The Hispanic Education Act creates a liaison in the Public Education Department and an advisory council to aid graduation rates, effective July.
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Mold trial set for October in Roswell district case
District Judge Thomas Rutledge moved the jury trial in a suit filed by Paul Taylor against the Roswell Independent School District to October 4. The date was changed from August and has been postponed three times due to unavailability of several witnesses.
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Budget deficit hits record in February as deficits rise
The February deficit reached 220.9 billion dollars, the largest on record, with five month total at 651.6 billion. The Obama administration projects deficits above 1 trillion dollars in 2010 and 2011, defending stimulus as necessary to spur the economy while Republicans criticize the spending.
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Obama presses anti fraud plan amid health overhaul push
President Obama advocates stricter anti fraud measures as he tours St. Louis and heads to Ohio in a week of health care events. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius warns insurers to back reform or risk losing customers as Democratic support for the overhaul grows.
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Biden rebukes Israel over east Jerusalem settlements
During a Biden visit in Ramallah the United States criticized Israel for planning 1600 homes in east Jerusalem. Biden urged both sides to temper actions that inflame tensions while reaffirming U S support for a Palestinian state. Israel apologized for timing but said it would proceed with the plan.
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