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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 04, 2012
Page
1
Americans' spending remains volatile as major retailers report April revenue up less than one percent. Costco and Macy's signals point to the slowest showing since 2009, underscoring a broader economic softness.
The Roswell area hosts a candidate forum with local leaders while recent web news highlights drug take-back efforts breaking records. GHS art students prep for Youth is served at the fairgrounds and RHS reports a Roswell victory.
In the NMAA 1A-3A Boys Singles Championship at Albuquerque, Federico Sanchez of the Colts defeated teammate and friend Jose Gonzalez 6-3 7-5 in a highly entertaining match. The event contrasts the Williams Sisters approach with the new NMMI style, delivering a dramatic title moment.
Obituaries note the deaths of Robert Lewis Murphy Jr Ramon J Hill and Laurie M Carter with brief biographical lines. Details such as dates and locations are not provided in the readable text. The items appear on page A7 alongside forecast lotteries opinions and weather notes.
The International Law Enforcement Academy in Roswell secures a $9.175 million contract to train foreign law enforcement officials. BlueLaw International LLC will provide criminal justice instruction and policy development for 10 sessions yearly, each with 35 students, with support from Senators Bingaman and Udall.
People from diverse backgrounds gathered on the Chaves County Courthouse lawn for the 61st National Day of Prayer. Local pastors civic leaders and Grace Community Church members led prayers on government military judiciary law enforcement EMS education and family as Michelle Hartman of Youth Ministry Association played guitar.
Mark and Shirley Simon attended a flood seminar sponsored by Farmers Insurance agents and Pioneer Bank. They discussed staying with flood insurance while rates fluctuate since 1995 as Third Street near Cahoon Park moves in and out of flood zones. A revised FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, effective March 23, shows floodplains smaller.
Patricia Kanmore 41 was arraigned as charges were amended to first degree attempted murder and second degree kidnapping. The victim Beverly Moore 53 was held four days in her bathtub tied up beaten with a gag and no shelter or food. APD notes describe kneeling on the chest and blows to the head with a cup and a bat like object.
Wastewater Manager Art Torrez says a 4 foot section break on a city water line at Southeast Main Street and East Chisum Street may cost up to 100000 to repair. Work began April 25 with outside contractors aiding as aging pipes and failing valves complicate the fix. Only one business on South Main is out of service and residences remain unaffected.
Chaves County Treasurer Steve Harris seeks a second term after four years in office. He runs unopposed in both the June 5 primary and the November general election. Harris, a Eastern New Mexico University Portales BA in business administration graduate, credits the staff and County Commission for a flat budget and continued services. He praises officials and personnel for sacrificing to operate more efficiently.
The 579th Strategic Missile Squadron celebrates its 50th anniversary with a reunion in which about 30 original members gather in the city. They maintained 12 Atlas missile silos at Walker Air Force Base from 1962 to 1965, operating 24/7. Activities include site visits, a Walker Aviation Museum tour, and a Saturday banquet with remarks by Mayor Del Jurney and Congressman Steve Pearce.
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