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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 20, 2011
Page
1
President Barack Obama suffered a first vote defeat as Senate Republicans blocked the liberal professor nomination, derailing the judicial candidate amid partisan maneuvering in Washington.
Local wildlife event reported as a black bear roams onto Pine Lodge Road prompting residents to take precautions. No injuries or property damage reported as authorities monitor the situation.
Oklahoma City Thunder edged the Dallas Mavericks 106 100 to tie the Western Conference finals at one game apiece as Kevin Durant posted 24 points and James Harden 23 in Thursday night action.
Betty Baker Bonham obituary appears in PAGE A6 highlighting a long life and family tributes. The notice lists surviving relatives and service details to follow in the newspaper.
President Obama urged a Palestinian state based on 1967 lines with swaps, challenging Netanyahu amid stalled talks. Netanyahu condemned the idea as indefensible while Obama pressed both sides to return to negotiations on a two state framework with security guarantees.
Chaves County commissioners approved nearly 1 million dollars for three new tanker trucks to serve Penasco Rio Felix and Sierra Volunteer Fire Departments. Each station receives a 325000 dollar unit to raise their ISO rating from 9 to 8 or better amid rising fuel insurance and equipment costs.
A statewide union representing about 200 Roswell employees filed in district court to compel city officials to meet with an arbitrator. The Utility Workers Union of America AFL-CIO Local 51 asks reimbursement for steel-toe boots and says the city refuses arbitration, claiming grievances were not processed correctly. Attorney Shane Youtz says arbitration is the contractually agreed method for resolving disputes over collective bargaining interpretations. The union filed a grievance and asked Roswell to arbitrate. the city contends otherwise.
State Rep. Dennis Kintigh meets with about a dozen residents at the Senior Circle for an open forum on the Legislature. He urges constituents to attend sessions and speak up, citing the impact of visits to the Round House and committee meetings on passing legislation. He discussed drivers licenses for illegal immigrants and the sand dune lizard listing.
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