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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 2011
Page
1
Celine Dion graces a Las Vegas stage in a gold mini dress delivering a soulful cover of River Deep Mountain High. The AP notes her dynamic performance and energetic vibe.
A woman is in critical condition after a shooting, a fatal accident occurred, and a man’s condition has improved. NMMI cadet’s status shows improvement while Torres receives a 36 year sentence in a related case.
The Goddard Rockets opened the season with losses to Portales. In Game 1 Portales won 4 2 and in Game 2 the Rockets fell 7 2. Both games showed drive and timely hitting lacking as the Rockets failed to move runners and string hits.
City officials reacted with disbelief after the U S Census Bureau reported Roswell has 48 366 residents, missing the 50 000 goal needed to enter entitlement status. Local leaders consider appeal options and emphasize Roswell’s population is well above the threshold. Councilor Steve Henderson expressed shock and sorrow at the result.
Census data show New Mexico gained about 13 percent population from 2000 to 2010, rising from 1,819,046 to 2,059,179. Despite growth, the state did not gain seats in the U.S. House as apportionment moved 12 seats after the census. The 435-member House is reevaluated every decade, with state allocations shifting accordingly.
Census figures show New Mexico grew to 2 million by 2010 with Hispanics providing 78 percent of the increase. The Hispanic share rose from 42.1 percent in 2000 to 46.3 percent in 2010, confirming New Mexico as the state with the largest Hispanic share and growth.
Gov Susana Martinez announced two regent appointments to the New Mexico Military Institute Board of Regents. Nominees are Jesse Eckel of Roswell and Fermin Rubio of Las Cruces, described as an alumnus and a military leader respectively. Eckel serves as vice president.
Japan suspended operations at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear complex amid rising radiation forcing workers to withdraw. Officials say up to 70 percent of fuel rods at No 1 reactor and about 33 percent at No 2 reactor are damaged as explosions shake the site and cooling efforts proceed with helicopters and fire trucks to prevent further leaks.
President Obama defended nuclear power on KDKA and KOAT interviews noting U.S. plants supply about 20 percent of electricity and are built to withstand earthquakes. He urged safety reviews and lessons from Japan while acknowledging no facility is fail safe.
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