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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 2013
Page
1
The AP reports that oil production is increasing rapidly while drivers pay 3.69 dollars per gallon on average, with prices forecast to rise toward four dollars by May.
The top web stories over the last 24 hours include RPD activity in Barela and reports of nighttime explosions. ENMAR unveils a new student center while a murder suspect is arrested and NMMI legend Hardman passes away.
Saint Louis, led by Dwayne Evans with 24 points and Cody Ellis 12, defeated 7-foot-5 freshman Sim Bhullar and New Mexico State 64-44 in the NCAA tournament’s second round. The Billikens, 28-6, set a new school wins record and honored coach Rick Majerus, who died in December.
The page lists Gregory Alonzo, Sadie Matson, Leo Rogers Sellars among readers. Today's forecast shows a high around the low 50s with cooler overnight lows.
Animal activists unearthed a graphic 50 second clip by a former Valley Meat Co. employee showing a horse being euthanized for slaughter and denouncing activists. The Roswell plant plans to begin processing by end of April with up to 100 workers after a lengthy fight for a USDA grant of inspection.
The Chaves County Commission approved a budget increase to accept federal Enforcement of Underage Drinking Laws Program funds. DWI Coordinator Charlotte Andrade said the money will buy educational materials including a simulator to recreate the experience of driving while impaired.
The Carlsbad Irrigation District board will meet April 2 to discuss possible water shortage remedies after a bill to supply 2.5 million dollars from the general fund to the Interstate Stream Commission failed in the state Legislature. Senate Bill 462, sponsored by Sens. Carroll Leavell and Cathrynn Brown, passed the Senate Conservation Committee but died in the Senate Finance Committee. CID President Charles Jurva said the district faced drought impacts.
Paul Gessing of the Rio Grande Foundation told the Roswell Rotary Club that New Mexico’s economy stalls due to heavy federal dependence. He cited a Census report showing a 22.2 percent poverty rate and 49th ranking in nonfarm employment, arguing prosperity requires reduced federal reliance.
The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico filed a state district court suit seeking to force state officials to recognize and issue marriage licenses to same sex couples under current law. Plaintiffs include Miriam Rand and Ona Porter of Albuquerque and Rose Griego and Kim Kiel of Santa Fe.
In Jerusalem President Obama pressed Israelis and Palestinians to return to long stalled negotiations with few conditions. He softened prior demands to stop settlement building and spoke amid fresh Hamas rockets landing in a southern Israeli town. He shuttled between Jerusalem and Ramallah appealing to public and leaders alike.
The Gang of Eight lawmakers push to finish a sweeping immigration package with new border rules, broader work visa access, and tougher employer verification. They aim to present the bill next month as most issues including a path to citizenship appear settled, though final disputes remain.
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