Memorial Day service honors fallen soldiers
Roswell resident John Umberger spoke at the Memorial Day service at Gen. Douglas L. McBride Veterans Cemetery. He recalled two Gettysburg speakers during the Civil War, noting Abraham Lincoln delivered an eight minute address. Umberger read from the Gettysburg Address.
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Roswell
Gen. Douglas L. McBride Veterans
Gettysburg
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Gen
Douglas L. McBride
Fort Stanton State Veterans Cemetery
Fort Stanton
Lincoln County
Lynda Sanchez
Merchant Marine and Military Cemetery
Matt Midgett
Belle
U.S
Roswell Council Adopts Preliminary Budget with Amendment
The Roswell City Council voted unanimously to adopt a preliminary budget for fiscal year 2018 2019 with an amendment to balance it. Finance Director Monica Garcia explained that 2 917 000 from unspent funds will be added to the general fund beginning cash balance, drawn from several accounts and line items. City Manager Joe Neeh noted numbers are to be determined in upcoming steps.
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State Department of Finance and Administration
Monica Garcia
Garcia
Ethics Commission advocates push for Roswell input
A New Mexico advocacy group held Roswell focus groups on an ethics commission as voters head to a November constitutional amendment. Common Cause New Mexico has pressed for a independent ethics body for decades, aligned with a 2017 legislative framework, with details to be set before ballot.
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New Mexico
Roswell
Common Cause
Pickleball Passion Drives Local Players
Ginny Makowski, a devoted pickleball player, recruits friends to try the game at the Elk's Lodge. She calls it a mix of tennis and ping pong and notes it suits all ages though she feels soreness after play. The game, said to originate in 1965, is highlighted by community enthusiasm.
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Ginny Makowski
Makowski
Elk’s Lodge
United States of America
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