Roswell Sees Third Homicide Since April 24
Roswell detectives investigate Kris Shuman 32 found dead on East Third Street at 2 25 am in a homicide. Police earlier ruled Thursday’s North Montana Avenue death of Jessica Torrez 31 a homicide. Officials say the two deaths do not appear linked and urge tips to Roswell Police or Crime Stoppers.
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Roswell
Kris Shuman
East Third Street
Shuman
Jessica Torrez
Montana Avenue
North
Montana
Torrez
Sabrina Morales
State moves to bar drones in New Mexico big game hunts
New Mexico may follow Alaska Colorado and Montana in banning hunting with drones. Advocates say drone use undermines fair chase. Officials note only anecdotal evidence but push for regulation before the issue grows.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Alaska
Colorado
Montana
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
The
Humane Society of the
United States
State Game Commission
Advocates push last chance for immigration bill
Advocates urge the House to pass immigration legislation this summer before August, warning the window will close and Obama may act unilaterally. Republicans including Speaker Boehner show renewed interest, while Rep. Diaz-Balart markets an enforcement plus legal status framework to win support.
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Washington
U.S
House
Barack Obama
John Boehner
Mario Diaz-Balart
R-Fla
Repub
Officials at odds over free school meals program in New Mexico
Democratic lawmakers urge federal intervention over continued free meals for low income students amid data and guidance concerns. State officials counter that eligible children will not be left without meals next school year while noting improved paperwork processes. The USDA program serves over 77,000 children in about 350 schools.
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New Mexico
Albuquerque
Susana Martinez
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Albuquerque Journal
Agriculture
Tom Vilsack
USDA
Public Education Department
Paul Aguilar
State Department of Public Education
Old Timers Balloon Rally opens in Roswell at Cielo Grande
The 27th annual Balloon Rally starts 6:45 a.m. today from Cielo Grande Recreation Area with a Sunday lift off. Over 70 balloons travel from the Southwest for the Roswell event. Proceeds benefit local and regional charities including Roswell Assurance Home and various schools and funds.
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Cielo Grande Recreation Area
West College Blvd
Roswell
Southwest
Roswell Assurance
Albuquerque Balloon Explorium
Roswell and Goddard High School
DARE/GREAT
Shriners Hospital Fund
Carrie Tingley Hospital
Roswell Youth Soccer Association
Kiwanis Club of
New Mexico Military Institute Balloon Scholarship Fund
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el Capitan Elementary
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Jack and
Julie Ferguson
Historical Center For
Southeast New Mexico Museum
Joel Gay
New Mexico Wildlife Federation
Diaz-Balart
Entertainmi Financial
Dane
Timothy P. Howsare Photo
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