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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1995
Page
4
Third graders Cathy Livingston class at El Capitan Elementary publish letters to the editor addressing graffiti in Roswell. Students urge action, citing vandalism, danger from gangs, and impact on schools and homes while urging stronger enforcement and preventive measures.
Editor Lionel A. Nadeau urges public access to a morale survey of teachers in the Roswell Industrial School District. He argues the study reflects on education and community responsibility and notes bond issue approval as funding for better tools. Public information rules apply.
The conference spotlighted tension over reappointing city manager and clerk roles. Owens warned of a court path if disputes persist, while others argued state law allows renewal without formal action. Calls for due process and legal interpretation dominated as council seeks best for voters.
Aguilar promotes a citywide Character Counts program in Albuquerque with 35 locals trained at a $40,000 cost. Private funds cover half, with the rest split by the school board and city, plus commitments to train others. She says the effort unites schools, business and families to foster ethical behavior.
Jennings defends firing push claiming Capps underperforms and cites 60 to 70 supportive calls versus two opposed. Pappas doubts totals and suggests arbitration while seeking legal opinion. Capps remains calm, notes surprise at Jennings actions and favors a meeting with mayor and council to resolve the issue.
Former city manager Ralph Fresquez says the Roswell situation has given the city a black eye and should have been handled privately. He notes Roswell was historically professional and politics free, praising his former assistant Capps. Brainerd cites a 1987 attorney general opinion on city manager removals.
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