Roswell Sees sweeping changes as city leadership shifts
Roswell undergoes a major political transformation with a new mayor and four new councilors after recent municipal elections. City manager John Capps resigns effective Sept. 1 while city clerk Dave Kunko and city treasurer Larry Fry are retained. Voters focus on crime as a key issue and observers anticipate further changes in the coming months.
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Health care bill criticized by Roswell reader
In a letter to the editor Julie Ellsworth of Roswell argues that the current health care reform in Congress is flawed. She warns mandates and regulations will burden small businesses and curb hiring while praising Congressman Teague but urging opposition to the bill.
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Parkview Students of the Month Are Named
Parkview Elementary lists its students of the month by grade with Janna Rice Cathy Robison Travis Wilson Rachel Knoch John Soens Stephanie Edwards Amanda Lewis Randy Narvaiz Shelly Delgado Mark De Los Santos April Smith Mary Jane Martinez and Michelle Page among the honorees. Michelle L Bowe of Roswell appears on McMurry College 1984 fall Dean's List for a 3.5 GPA footnote lists her parents J E Bowe Jr.
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Mary Jane Martinez
Michelle Page
Michelle L. Bowe
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NM Teams Reach NCAA Weekend With Mixed Fortunes
New Mexico State University and University of New Mexico squads exited the NCAA tournament after tough showings. Spectators noted top opponents, celebrity attendance, and coach honors while Obama bracket picks drew debate. Tucumcari music CD project highlights the town’s cultural impact and tourism push.
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Amarillo
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Health care reform sparks frantic political rhetoric
The piece challenges President Obama and House Democrats over health care reform claiming it will fail to save the promised 500 billion and will ration care. It cites historic Medicare cost growth, warns of spending shifts, and questions outcomes for seniors and children amid budget rhetoric.
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House
Immigration reform lingers as Obama faces other crises
Latinos gather on the National Mall to demand immigration reform amid ongoing debate. Leaders urge action as Obama faces pressure from Congress and Latino groups to deliver a bipartisan bill, with figures like Gutierrez and Medina calling for concrete progress.
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