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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 11, 2011
Page
1
Chaves County Crime Stoppers offers up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest of a burglary suspect tied to a theft at Westlake Hardware 2801 North Main Street in Roswell. Timeframe spread across Saturday April 9 and Sunday April 10.
Within 24 hours Kautz faces murder charges as NM crews battle three lightning caused fires. Gomez attorney says no evidence yet while Goddard boys claim a 1st day lead and Colts crown momentum.
In southeastern New Mexico fans witnessed history as the Pecos League opened with its debut game. The report notes the Invaders fell, marking a milestone in the league’s first contest and setting the tone for the season.
President Obama, on his first border visit as president, defends an immigration overhaul while ridiculing Republican calls for sole border security. He touts more border agents and a nearing fence completion, arguing Democrats have met GOP demands but some will resist, mockingly suggesting a moat and alligators.
A P2V Neptune air tanker working for the Bureau of Land Management released about 1000 gallons of non-toxic fire retardant over a Roswell neighborhood near Harvard and Purdue drives. Pilot error was suspected after the retardant was dropped while en route to a fire north of Roswell. Local resident Laura Danley reported the spill and described the scene watching from Harvard Drive.
Authorities warned residents in three separate areas of New Mexico to evacuate as fires spread statewide. Windy dry conditions fueled a near constant struggle to contain the blazes with no immediate end in sight.
Mayhill residents returned home after evacuations were lifted while crews fought a wildfire that destroyed more than a dozen buildings and forced departures Monday. State officials noted conditions across the region remain hot and dry with moisture not expected until July.
Pat Barncastle, lead investigator for the 5th Judicial District, won 2011 Investigator of the Year at the District Attorneys Spring Conference on May 6. He cites collaboration with the Chaves County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico State Police, Roswell Police Department, and federal agencies.
Jonathan Hawkins, a cadet at New Mexico Military Institute from Redondo Beach California, received the President's Volunteer Service Award for about 4000 hours of community service. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeastern New Mexico notes his 250 hours with their program and counts him among exemplary volunteers.
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