Tearful Goodbye Fire Chief Louis Jones Laid to Rest
Fire Chief Louis Jones, injured in the March 16 night tragedy, was honored at a Roswell service attended by representatives from New Mexico and the Southwest. Mayor Bill Owen and fellow firefighters spoke of his size, generosity, and dedication as family and friends remembered his life and the others lost that night.
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Easter Activities Light Up Roswell Across City
Easter celebrations filled Roswell with egg hunts and acts of charity. About 1,500 children hunted 16,000 eggs at Spring River Park and Zoo in under a minute while volunteers from the Boys & Girls Club and Altrusa Club distributed gifts. Assurance Home residents receive Easter baskets from supporters. Spanish Presbyterian Church volunteers continue a eight year tradition of giving food and turkeys to the needy.
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Roswell Daily News Leads With Regional Stories
Roswell's Southeastern New Mexico paper highlights local developments from city council plans to regional industry shifts. Reported items emphasize community impact and upcoming events across Roswell and surrounding counties.
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Dies At 101
The Queen Mother Elizabeth, a symbol of courage through war and upheaval, died in her sleep at Royal Lodge Windsor at age 101. Buckingham Palace confirmed her passing seven weeks after Princess Margaret’s death, with Queen Elizabeth II by her side.
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Tourism chiefs urge calmer fire coverage to aid New Mexico image
Albuquerque AP reports officials urge media to curb dramatic fire visuals and banners in tourism coverage. Tourism Secretary Janet Green says imagery of fires could hurt visitor interest and wants more balanced reporting to protect the state's image.
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