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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 31, 2002
Page
1
A brief note reports Russia celebrates its first Miss Universe winner amid sunny conditions and a lively public mood. Local officials and fans express pride as the event draws attention to national achievements and cultural exchange.
Attorney General John Ashcroft announced broad new authority for the FBI to surveil Internet sites libraries churches and political organizations saying current rules hampered counterterrorism efforts. President Bush welcomed the overhaul and FBI Director Mueller said the reforms will strengthen the bureau’s ability to prevent future attacks.
NovaBUS aims to keep Roswell production by negotiating with Volvo Car Inc. and investors. Peter Schmitz travels to Dallas and Washington to finalize financing and a contract as reports of Santana buying the plant are rejected. The company extends worker retraining and expects at least 100 more buses, pushing beyond June 30.
Six year old Gaby Grado, aided by Make-A-Wish Foundation, will travel to Orlando for a six day Disney World trip with her family. A motorcycle parade and local supporters welcomed them at Peter Piper Pizza as Mayor Bill Owen praised Gaby’s resilience.
President Bush said progress is being made toward underpinning a Palestinian state as Assistant Secretary Burns meets Yasser Arafat in Jerusalem. He warned the path will be slow while praising security improvements and renewed diplomatic talks with Israel.
Local Roswell Record brief item notes regional events in southeastern New Mexico. The snippet references Roswell and the daily publication, signaling ongoing community coverage of area news.
Former New Mexico Congressman Bill Richardson toured Carlsbad Artesia Hagerman and Dexter addressing a near capacity Mesa Middle School gym. He pledged competitiveness in Chaves County and noted campaign funds totaling 3.4 million dollars with a 1.4 million dollar cash balance. Pauline Ponce served as emcee introducing candidates for local state and national offices.
Chaves County voters face a late early voting window as turnout remains modest yet curious due to multiple contested races. County Clerk David Kunko notes five Republican candidates in the 2nd Congressional District and varied commission contests drawing attention. total ballots 1700 as of Thursday morning. Polls open at the Chaves County Administrative Center Saturday 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. with five o'clock closing marking the last chance for early voting.
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