Crossing Over explored migrant life and Purépecha roots
The piece reviews Rubén Martinez's Crossing Over detailing the Chavez family tragedy in 1996 near Temecula and the Purépecha diaspora from Cheran to U.S. towns. It notes interviews across migrants, cultural impacts, family strain, and the blend of communities shaping American life. It contrasts with the TV show of the same name and includes related weekly events and book notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubén Martinez
Benjamin
Jaime
Salvador Chavez
Temecula
Calif
Martinez
Chavez
Cheran
Michoacan
Mexico City
Peru
American Southwest
American West
Midwest
South
United States
Watsonville
Warren
Ark
Norwalk
Wis
St. Louis
Mesa Middle School names April Students of the Month
Mesa Middle School announces April Students of the Month for seventh and eighth grades. Eighth graders Faynessa Mott and Daniel Pacheco recognized for citizenship, academics, and school spirit. Seventh graders Cristal Villalobos and Carlos Holguin also honored for involvement in activities and academics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesa Middle School
Mesa
Faynessa Mott
Daniel Pacheco
Mott
Rebecca
Royce Terry
Mesa Club
Panther Pride
St Mary’s University Dean’s Honor List Highlight Crowder
Melissa Ann Crowder a 20 year old junior majoring in accounting at St Mary’s University in San Antonio earned a place on the fall 2001 Dean’s Honor List with a 3.93 GPA She is the daughter of Thomas and Jane Crowder and Roswell granddaughter of Lena Wall. She graduated high school with high honors in 2000 and is active in the Accounting Club and Work-Study Program at St Mary’s School of Law. Shamara Haley Pope also graduates from Southern Nazarene University with a BS in psychology joining Roswell families in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cristal Villalobos
Carlos Holguin
Villalobos
Selma Villalobos
Lady Panthers
St. John’s Catholic Church
Holguin
Carlos
Sandra
Melissa Ann Crowder
St. Mary’s University
She
Thomas and
Jane Crowder
Lena Wall
Roswell
Goddard High School
St. Mary's University
San Antonio
Crowder
Accounting Club
Office of Career Services
St. Mary’s School of Law
Pope
Shamara Haley Pope
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany
Okla
Bruce Haley
Barbara London
Loyd London
Virgil Haley
Civil rights turmoil echoed in UPI reunion reflections
Former United Press International reporters recall covering the civil rights era from Montgomery to Selma. Bill Cotterell, Bob Gordon, and Pat Harden recount threats, violence, and the voting rights battles that shaped national law and social change. The piece notes upheaval, media role, and lingering prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
America
United Press International
Montgomery
Ala
Rosa Parks Museum
Unipressers
Bill Cotterell
Tallahassee
Fla
Democrat
Gordon
Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Clarion Ledger
Cotterell
Pat Harden
Harden
Freedom Riders
South
UPI
Pataki Campaign Sparks Budget and Yale Thesis Talk
George Pataki speaks at the Conservative Party banquet stressing welfare and crime reductions and a billion-dollar tax cut. He plans to present at Yale commencement next week to argue liberal intellectuals are intolerant. a former author recalls writing on Yale's orthodoxy 50 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pataki
Conservative Party
George
Yale University
Yale
Roswell Club Calendar Highlights Local Meetings
A listings page details daily Roswell gatherings from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Includes TOPS at Church of Christ and various clubs such as Alcoholics Anonymous groups, Kiwanis, Lions, ACBL, Mahjong, Christian Writers, and veterans and fraternal orders. Contact numbers provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Country Club Road
Alcoholics Anonymous
Serenity Club
E. Bland St
Dry Harbor Club
E. van Buren St
Kiwanis Club
Kwan den
Second St
Morris Ward
Chew den West
Eric King
ACBL
Roswell
Missouri Ave
Christian Writers Group
Central Christian Church
W. Alameda Ave
Jeanette Oestermyer
Bank of America
N. Main St
Refuge
Happy Hour
Alcoholics Anonymous Group
Pride O’ Lions
Chew's West
Valley Voices Toastmaster Club
Petroleum
First St
Margaret Rodrigues
IMA
Challenger Loop
Roswell Industrial Air Center
Reserve Office
VFW
Curtis Montgomery Post
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting
VFW Hall
S.E. Main St
Patsy Silva
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
W. Fourth St
Nan Vickers
Samaritan Rebekah Lodge
Oddfellows Hall
Rebekahs and
Oddfellows Welcome
Cordelia Harris
Pecos Valley Society of Model Trainmen
Eastern
New Mexico State Fairgrounds
Assumption Catholic Church
Kentucky Ave
Narcotics Anonymous
Ruohonen St
E. Wells St
RIAC
Vistas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Judy Armstrong
Roswet Library Board
Arthur
Mary Ritter
Shakespeare Club
Bondurant Room
Melinda Gonzalez
Mitch Anthony
Campus News
Dean
Cindy Nesbit
Roswell Adult Center
RAC
Monterrey
Lawrence and
JoAnn Huddle
Pennsylvania Ave
Zellie A. Mosley
Thomas
Bob Gordon
Baptist Church
Birmingham
Leon Daniel
Selma
Daniel
Lyndon Johnson
Hearst Newspapers
Buckley
Universal Press Synd
Roswell Refuge
W. College Blvd
Fourth St
Chaves
Chaves County
St. Mary’s Place
State of
New Mexico
CDBG
Steve Henderson
P.O. Box
Tammy Lanner
P.O
Noticia DE Juntas Publicas del
la Ciudad de
el Condado de
Las Juntas Publicas
Los Interesados
el Proceso de Solicitud del Programa de
Cdbg del
Afio
Propósito
Esas Juntas Publicas
Actividades Presentes
Programa
Comunidad
el Programa de Desarollo En
Comunidad el Conjunto de Donaciones
Habitación Y
el Estado de
Nuevo México
Los Objetivos Estatales Y Nacionales del Programa
CDEG
Origen
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