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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 08, 2013
Page
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AP reports Ray Harryhausen, inspired by King Kong at age 13, rose to fame crafting iconic stop motion creatures. His best known works include skeletal warriors in sword combat, a colossal octopus wrecking the Golden Gate Bridge, and a six armed figure.
The city reports a range of events including a fire incident where a woman died after being set on fire, the RPD investigates. Other items mention a 2013 Party on the River continuation, Old Timers kick off, Ellington signing with San Jacinto, and a recap of multiple top web topics from the past 24 hours.
Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points 16 in a 30 2 run that broke a tight game over Indiana. Iman Shumpert added 15 including a first half dunk and Raymond Felton 14 as New York pulled away late. Paul George had 20 for the Pacers in the Eastern semis.
Wyoming and New Mexico lawmakers plan to reintroduce legislation to restore about 110 million dollars in federal minerals payments cut this year. Senator Udall argues the Mineral Leasing Act requires revenue sharing with states and urges protecting these funds for education and public services.
Roswell Police pursue Patrick Smith 49 as a person of interest in the homicide of Lisa Smith 44. Lisa fled her home Friday evening amid flames. two bystanders helped extinguish the fire and she was airlifted to a hospital in Lubbock where doctors say burns covered about 95 percent of her body.
The Southeast New Mexico Veterans Transportation Network is back on the road after a six week pause. Volunteers drive veterans from Roswell and rural areas to the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque for specialty care.
The FTC sent warnings to ten online background check firms including 4Nannies.com and USA People Search after staff posed as employers seeking data that could be used to deny housing jobs or insurance. The agency says firms must verify accuracy, disclose errors, and ensure legitimate purpose for data requests, or risk misuse as marketing or entertainment lists. Policymakers cite potential privacy risks from aggregating personal records without consent.
SpaceX signs a three year lease to test its Grasshopper reusable rocket at Spaceport America in southern New Mexico. Governor Martinez says the agreement broadens the base at the taxpayer funded spaceport as SpaceX joins other tenants in the project.
GOP leaders warn landmark immigration legislation could fail without stronger border controls. Senators Coburn Rubio Paul Johnson Johnson voice concerns as amendments threaten deal, with debates looming before committee votes on the 11 million undocumented residents and future entrants.
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