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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 31, 2012
Page
1
Blue the blue-eyed Australian cattle dog has $1,800 in savings a Facebook page and an air conditioned dog house. A lawyer represents him seeking an exemption from local leash laws in Albuquerque.
Peachtree marks Memorial Day with veterans celebrations and a Veterans Prayer Breakfast hosted by the local Elks. GHS graduates join 180 attendees for the 47th Hike It and Spike It competition, highlighting community support and school pride.
Patrice Wolfson doubted relinquishing ownership of the last Triple Crown winner. Eleven challengers to Affirmed failed to sweep the Derby Preakness and Belmont Stakes, leaving Affirmed as the 11th and final horse to complete the feat in 1978.
Obituaries note the deaths of Delfina S. Alvarado Manuel Avelar Jr and Charles H. Jones Sr with brief biographical mentions. Details on ages, dates, and survivors are not provided in the readable text.
The wildfire in Gila National Forest has surpassed 170000 acres and 265 square miles, becoming the largest in New Mexico history and the country. It merged from two lightning fires last week in southwestern New Mexico, threatening communities and the Los Alamos facility while prompting evacuations and health alerts. About 1200 firefighters are battling the from around the state.
U S Senator Tom Udall led two round table discussions in Roswell with city leaders on veteran owned small businesses energy and economic development. He toured El Charro Tortilla Factory meeting former County Commissioner Michael Trujillo owner of El Charro and Roswell Chamber of Commerce members and Small Business Development Center staff. Trujillo who served in the National Guard raised concerns about veterans returning to the workforce.
Chaves County Commission approved an interim budget of more than 23 million for the 2012-2013 fiscal year with no layoffs or service cuts and plans to expand the detention center. The budget awaits state approval as County Manager Stan Riggs called the process nearly complete. Revenue is seen rising about three percent with expenditures up four percent.
The Obama administration announced new penalties on the Syria International Islamic Bank for acting as a front for other Syrian institutions. The sanctions bar the SNB from U.S. transactions and freeze assets, as Washington seeks to economically pressure Assad and fund allies blamed for Houla. The plan includes broader talks with other nations to tighten sanctions.
Des Moines report outlines Mitt Romney’s plan after clinching the nomination. He aims to attack Obama on the economy, present himself as the Jobs fix, decide where to campaign hardest, choose a running mate, and ramp up fundraising to win over voters distracted by summer plans and wallet concerns.
Stewart Industries donated a DC-8 to the Roswell Fire Department to train on aircraft rescue techniques. Fire officials note the gift provides hands on experience with piercing nozzles and interior fire suppression, benefiting engine operators and station crews.
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