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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 2012
Page
1
Pope Benedict XVI started his New World journey in Mexico urging an end to the idolatry of money that fuels drug violence and calling on Cuba to abandon Marxism that no longer fits reality. President Felipe Calderon welcomed him as the visit opened.
City calls for financing to build a new spur as federal support discussion advances. An environmental group warns against overreaching wildlife listings while Northwest Regional plans a restoration effort. Local softball team loses twice to Hobbs.
The Dexter Demons outlasted the Texico Wolverines 16 11 in the Roswell Sertoma Club Colt Classic semifinal at NMMI Bail Park. Dexter endured Texico runs and answered each challenge to secure the victory.
The forecast shows a high near 86 and a low around 50 with a mix of sun and clouds. Opinion and sports columns accompany weather and regional updates in today’s edition.
About 300 guests attended the Denim and Diamonds dinner at the Civic Center hosted by the Historical Foundation for Southeast New Mexico. Phelps Anderson presented a history of the Diamond A Ranch, begun in 1882 and linked to Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, and Cap Mossman, with Yarbrough Band providing music.
Linda Carter, 53, was injured and later arrested after a 2007 Ford Focus collided with a legally parked semi truck on Main Street near 23rd Street around 11 p.m. Thursday. The car was found facing south in the northbound lane. no further details provided.
President Obama nominates Jim Yong Kim a Dartmouth College president and HIV AIDS TB pioneer to head the World Bank. The choice aims to counter rising challenges to U S influence and open the post to developing nations.
All Saints Catholic School celebrated the official opening of its new playground Friday afternoon. The two year project followed a fundraiser started last year featuring a donated vintage car and raffle tickets. Principal and volunteers helped unveil the space as students and families gathered.
Sunset Elementary School held an assembly Friday to motivate students before Standards Based Assessment tests next week. Principal Mireya Trujillo urged positive thinking and adherence to the motto Mission Possible Se si puede while Roswell district official Pat Lujan attended to support administrators teachers and students.
Steve Rhodes runs The Frame Shop and Design Studio at Fourth and Main in Roswell where the owner’s wit and artistic focus evoke the film character Forrest Gump. The piece highlights Rhodes’ creative life and encounters with visitors who draw comparisons to the movie icon.
The article profiles Rhodes a lifelong framing and art installer who once played chess with Bobby Fischer as a teen in Chicago. It notes his rise from Peoria Illinois to influence in art and his work framing works by notable artists.
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