Roswell Urges Census Participation To Reach 50 000 Milestone
Roswell residents are urged to return 2010 census forms to help the city cross the 50 000 threshold and gain benefits from metropolitan status. Officials say the designation brings more federal funds, eligibility for funds, and business interest, plus redistricting implications for state and federal representation. All residents are encouraged to participate, as a larger count drives resources and jobs and does not expose personal data or immigration status.
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Congress
Family values and crime by Dear Editor
A reader argues police staffing will not curb crime and cites family breakdown as the root cause. They urge citizens to model civility, respect, integrity, and self-control at home to strengthen communities and reduce reliance on police.
Roswell Sgt. Escalante Named Officer of the Month
Roswell Police Department selects Sgt. George Escalante as officer of the month for recovering two stolen vehicles and aiding multiple arrests. He has served with the RPD since 1969 and is married to Patricia with two sons, Johnny and Mark. Nancy J. Smith earns BYU arts degree in American studies and is a Roswell High School 1976 graduate. Teresa Carroll, 1983 Goddard High School alumna, makes Benedictine College Dean’s Honor List as a sophomore.
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Nancy J. Smith
Brigham Young University
Provo
Utah
Smith
Roswell High School
Grant M. Smith
Teresa Carroll
Goddard High School
Benedictine College
Atchinson
Kansas
Carroll
William Carroll
New Mexico Budget Blues Prompt Calls for Overhaul
In Santa Fe, the regular legislative session failed to balance the budget amid cuts and tentative tax moves. Gov. Richardson may veto or ignore measures as revenue forecasts loom and lawmakers brace for another session. Blogger Heath Hausam reports Sanchez contends different leadership could have altered the state’s finances.
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New Mexico
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Santa Fe
Gary Johnson
Richardson
Heath Haussamen
Las Cruces
John Sanchez
Sanchez
Jay Miller
la Tosa
Supreme Court to hear case on limits of First Amendment speech
The high court will decide whether protest at a private funeral is protected. Albert Snyder sued after Westboro Baptist Church members picketed his son Marine Matthew Snyder’s 2006 funeral in Topeka.
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Richmond
Snyder
Matthew A. Snyder
Nat Hentoff
Hentoff
Phelpses
Silence of the Oscars Driven by Money and Market Pressures
The writer argues Hollywood dumped political controversy at the Academy Awards to protect profits as entertainment shifts online. Celebrities like Clooney Penn and Streisand toned down sharp politics, fearing alienating audiences while mass markets favor products over provocation.
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Sean Penn
Barbra Streisand
Alec Baldwin
Silence of the Lambs
Streisand
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