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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2011
Page
1
Mike Huckabee ends his presidential bid leaving a crowded Republican field without a clear social conservative candidate to unite supporters behind against President Barack Obama.
ENMUR reports 400 graduates at Wool Bowl ceremony marking a milestone for the campus community. The event highlights student achievement and campus renewal amid spring activities.
Jim Crane, a Houston businessman, finally achieves his long standing goal to purchase a major league baseball team after three earlier failed attempts. The AP notes his persistence and eventual success in acquiring the Houston Astros.
Local obituaries note the passing of Ken Clark Janet Cantwell Eliseo Moreno Dennis Ybarra James Kirby McDaniel and Charlotte Ann Garvin. Aged community members, they are remembered by families and friends with brief biographical notes and funeral details forthcoming. The forecast lists a high of 94 with hot conditions.
Roswell City Council fills Ward IV vacancy with Amarante Fresquez sworn in by District Court Judge Freddie J. Romero at a special City Hall meeting. The 8-0 vote reflected mayor Del Jurney's recommendation with Councilor Jason Perry absent but supportive. Fresquez brings 35 years in education including roles at ENMU Roswell and RISD.
A human caused wildfire in the Gila Wilderness has expanded to more than 95 square miles. Evacuations were lifted for Gila Hot Springs while the Gila National Forest imposed stricter fire and smoking restrictions amid drought and extreme danger. Fire information officer Eric Neitzel noted the fire passed the Gila Cliff Dwellings without damaging the ruins.
Roswell police responded to Albertsons Grocery at 1110 S Main St around 1 15 p m Monday after a fight escalated. Witnesses report two shots fired in the store parking lot during the altercation. Public Information Officer Travis Holley described the incident as a fight that broke out.
A burglary in progress on East Walnut Street led to a getaway vehicle colliding with a truck at Atkinson Avenue after shots were fired. Witnesses described a grayish Ford with a red original color and a damaged front bumper possibly bearing a bullet hole. No license plate was obtained.
President Barack Obama visits Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis to commend its rise from disciplinary issues to an 82 percent graduation rate while meeting flood victims and volunteers. He urges students to persist, adding Yes we can and highlighting education goals amid Mississippi River flooding.
Dennis Ybarra, 68, longtime Roswell International Air Center manager for twenty years, died Monday. City officials remember his significant contributions to the airport and local economy and note he remained a key community figure after retiring in 2008.
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