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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 2012
Page
1
Washington AP reports Republicans confront sharp internal debate after losing the popular vote in five of six recent presidential elections. Party members argue whether to pursue major reform or minor tweaks to regain broad support.
Space Shuttle carrier flies over White Sands as local briefs roll through Roswell and Chaves County. In sports, Prep football Week 10 previews dissect top seed scenarios and outcomes.
Coach Vince Lombardi quote frames a high school football clash as the unbeaten Goddard Rockets, chasing a fifth straight District 4-4A title, travel to cross-town rival Roswell in the Alien City Encounter on Friday.
Obituary brief notes the deaths of Bill Wiggins David Owen and Douglas Haynes with no further details provided. Local grief counselors and funeral arrangements are not listed in the fragment.
Obama and Republican leaders vow to seek compromise to avoid looming spending cuts and tax increases that could push the economy toward recession. Senate leader Reid adds that agreement is possible as both sides weigh tax revenue, deficits, and broader changes in a second term.
El Capitan Elementary held a Veterans Day event with Kathy Anderson Cook singing the national anthem as the flag waved in simulated breeze. The ceremony featured students reflecting on military service and the dawn’s early light in tribute to veterans.
In New Mexico after elections voters backed the Democratic Party amid a growing Hispanic population. Analysts led by Gabriel Sanchez of the University of New Mexico say demographics point to a major shift toward Democrats unless Republicans win over Hispanics and Indigenous voters. Exit polls show Hispanics favoring Barack Obama over Republicans by more than two to one, while white voters leaned Republican.
The Roswell police responded to three shooting incidents from Tuesday evening to Wednesday morning. In the first, a house on North Washington Avenue was struck twice while seven residents argued inside. An unknown Hispanic male drove a red Cavalier with possibly two others as a second car followed and a bullet hit a windshield. No injuries were reported. A second shooting occurred around 8:30 PM.
Governor Susana Martinez and Republican allies lost seats in the New Mexico House of Representatives while gaining seats in the Senate. Unofficial results suggested Democrats may hold a 39 to 31 majority, with the House at 36 to 33 plus one independent. Senate gains include ousting two Democratic leaders.
The First American Bank hosts a Winter Wonderland auction at its main branch 111 E Fifth St and branch 3220 N Main St. on Friday November 16 at 5 p.m. Proceeds support the Chaves County CASA program with holiday displays donated by community members.
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