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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 18, 2011
Page
1
Politicians and activists frequently warn of doomsday if their candidate loses or the debt ceiling is not raised. Some conservative Christians contend the end times approach due to societal behavior.
Holley reports an altercation that escalated to a shooting. A man sought in a double homicide was found dead. A burglar caused an accident during a getaway. Fresquez sworn in for Ward IV. Bronco men four still alive.
The Hall of Fame slugger Harmon Killebrew earned his fearsome nickname with tape measure home runs while also showing a softer side. He enjoyed a milkshake after games and was a patient mentor to rookies, a fisherman at heart and wary of alligators.
Local obituary notices list Betty Baker Bonham Dennis Bray Ybarra James Kirby McDaniel Lonnie Gabert Dudley Thomas Fortune Ryan VI Wanda Pearl Stockton Christopher Hamilton Charlotte Ann Garvin Eliseo Ortiz Moreno William Holmes Lovejoy Olin Oakley. Weather section shows high 90 and low 58 with today’s forecast.
The Senate defeated a bill to repeal about 2 billion in annual tax breaks for the five largest oil companies on a 52 to 48 procedural vote. Democrats cite deficit reduction and borrowing limits, while Republicans argue the repeal harms drilling and does not lower gas prices.
U S Rep Steve Pearce and about 100 local veterans met with Albuquerque VA staff in Roswell to explore expanding local care, fee based services, and tele health to reduce travel. Officials cited limited local specialty care but emphasized tele conference access and ongoing efforts to bring more services closer to home.
City officials say two homeowners must tear down carports built without permits after the council upheld Planning and Zoning denial of variances. A neighbor argued an elderly resident cannot afford the removal, while officials warned of a domino effect without exception.
New Mexico film incentives help Roswell host Roswell FM starting July 25. Renee Roach Alan Trevor and Stephen Griffin announced at City Council with a positive response. David Spence wrote the screenplay as a New Mexico State University undergraduate several years ago.
Roswell officials urge merchants to scrutinize large denomination notes amid a rash of sophisticated counterfeits. PIO Travis Holley notes bills are altered from smaller denominations and reprinted with matching watermarks and security strips. Detecting pens fail. detectives work with the Secret Service in Albuquerque to educate staff nationwide.
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