Roswell duo seek breaks in political tides in NM races
Democrats in Chaves County aim to chip away at Republican control while Roswell figures vie for statewide and congressional roles. The field includes secretary of state hopeful Nora Espinoza and Maggie Toulouse Oliver, plus Roswell Democrats in the House race and Pearce seeks a seventh term in the 2nd district.
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Budget Woes Endanger Court Dog Program Funding
In a September news release, Fifth Judicial District Da Dianna Luce urged a 1.5 percent budget rise from the Legislature to prevent further cuts from hampering prosecutions. She warned that ongoing deficits threaten her office’s ability to handle a growing caseload. the move comes as New Mexico’s judicial branch faces funding strain.
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Divided America shows unity calls from Boebert and Johnson-Speight
Lauren Boebert of Rifle Colorado and Dorothy Johnson-Speight of Philadelphia share a rare, in‑tone appeal for unity and non judgmental openness amid deep national divide. Boebert promotes gun rights, Johnson-Speight advocates gun control after her son Khaaliq Johnson was killed in a parking dispute.
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Veterans Remembered at Chaves County Courthouse Ceremony
Veterans and families gathered at the Chaves County Courthouse lawn Saturday for a ceremony honoring U S combat veterans. The following parade was canceled due to rain. Master of ceremonies Jack Swickard, ex Daily Record editor and Vietnam combat helicopter pilot, assisted. Father Robert Tally gave opening prayer, Tom Blake sang the national anthem, and State Rep. Bob Wooley welcomed Vietnam veterans home on the 50th anniversary. Tally Wooley and Swickard laid wreaths for fallen veterans.
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Retired sergeant emphasizes listening to kids in talks
Curtis Michaels profiles Floyd Bell who urges letting children speak to gain lessons. Bell argues adults can learn from kids, asserting the value of giving youth a voice and time to talk.
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Jump drive changes soldier’s file storage tale
A kid showed a sergeant how to use a jump drive, replacing floppy disks with a simpler method. Bell retired from the U.S. Army in 1990 after a career as a non commissioned officer. He discovered more about modern data handling.
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