Roswell Sees Distress Over Recent Murders
City leaders condemn three killings in 10 days amid a spate of shootings. Benny Briseno, 21, died after a May 1 confrontation on North Greenwood. Ralph Pichardo, 34, and Christopher Montoya, 24, were shot on South Emerald Drive and South Michigan Avenue respectively as investigations proceed. Mayor Dennis Kintigh calls violence unacceptable.
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Christopher M. Montoya
Roswell council backs mayor truancy proposal
Roswell City Council backs a proposed Educational Neglect of a Child ordinance to hold parents criminally responsible for students with 10 or more unauthorized absences. A public hearing is set before a final vote, with petty misdemeanor penalties up to 90 days in jail and a citation to municipal court.
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Barry Foster
Steve Henderson
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Sanchez urges GED graduates to work hard and dream big
Lt Gov John Sanchez told 44 young adults ages 16 to 32 receiving GEDs HiSETs and high school equivalency certificates at Eastern New Mexico University Roswell that hard work education and tenacity pave the road to success. The Thursday night ceremony in the Performing Arts Center highlighted the graduation event.
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ENMU R pool to open for summer season at Roswell
Eastern New Mexico University Roswell will open its pool next weekend on May 2 for the summer season from 1 to 5 30 p m daily through August 7. The pool expects higher attendance after Cahoon Park Pool closed. Hours may vary for weather or private parties.
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County budget preview says revenues stay low
Five Chaves County commissioners heard a preliminary budget briefing at the County Administrative Center. County Manager Stanton Riggs and CFO Joe Sedillo outlined a flat or slightly reduced expense outlook as 2016 revenues are projected to remain weak.
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