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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 13, 2014
Page
1
The Fire in the Gila National Forest near Silver City surpassed 4000 acres as evacuations began. Gov. Martinez urged fireworks restrictions amid high fire danger. Over 280 firefighters battled the blaze with a possible mandatory evacuation plan in development.
The Chaves County District Attorney's office adds two Labrador service dogs Max and Lincoln to assist and comfort witnesses during court. District Attorney Janetta Hicks says Max travels among three county courthouses while Lincoln stays in the Chaves County courthouse. Training cost cited and the dogs’ broader role in aiding victims and youth in the legal process.
Police committee reports multiple speeding citations on Grant Street after a push to slow traffic. Residents highlighted morning speeds on Grand Avenue between Hobbs and Poe as about 120 schoolchildren awaited buses. Police Chief Smith said enhanced patrols produced numerous stops. city engineer reduced the speed limit.
The National Education Association study shows New Mexico spending 11 019 dollars per student, 81 dollars above the national average, yet fourth grade reading is tied for the lowest and eighth grade reading and fourth grade math are near the bottom. Officials note high poverty, with 27 percent of children at or below the poverty line, and advocate budget increases to 2.7 billion for next year while urging district efficiency.
In Williams Arizona officials declare a water crisis restricting public use. Restaurants no longer provide automatic refills and lawn watering is banned as residents and businesses haul water from outside to fill pools. City pumps its last two wells at capacity amid reservoirs revealing tree stumps and dry earth.
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