Year in 2016 beyond politics and pivotal moments
Tom McDonald reflects on a year rich with global events and local impacts beyond the election. He notes extreme weather, Zika fears, historic steps toward Cuba, Paris Agreement milestones, sports triumphs, political upheaval, the hot air balloon tragedy near Lockhart, and cultural moments from Phelps to Dylan.
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New Mexico
Roswell
Mississippi River
World Health Organization
LeBron James
Cleveland Cavaliers
Golden State Warriors
United Kingdom
European Union
U.S
Trump
NASA
Juno
Jupiter
FBI
Clinton
Baton Rouge
St. Paul
Dallas
Law and Order
Lockhart
Texas
Michael Phelps
Chicago Cubs
Time to accept election results and move on
A post election editorial urges readers to accept the people's will regardless of outcome. It stresses unity, respect for opponents, and the need to reconnect with neighbors, calling for civility and moving past division to rebuild a shared civic spirit. It notes the nation remains strong and urges courtesy in the wake of a bitter campaign.
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Mother Teresa
Vladimir Putin
Russia
Trump
Bob Dylan
Nobel Committee
Dylan
Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton
Trump-Clinton
America
Residents rally against city neglect of aging facilities
Letters critique Roswell city maintenance from Cahoon Park pool to the old Nazarene gym and airport sites, urging better upkeep to attract newcomers. The Roswell Runners Club closes after a 25 year run, donating nearly $200,000 to local charities, with funds redirected to the Roswell Humane Society and other groups.
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Missouri Avenue School
Cahoon Park
Fifth and
Union
Roswell
New Mexico
Vern Dyer
Dwain Brown
Mandy Owens
Steve Lamontine
Doris Callaway
Joan Blodgett
Roswell Humane Society
Roswell Runners Club
Anna
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Roswell Daily Record Letters to Editor Guidelines
The Roswell Daily Record invites letters to the editor with real names and cities, plus a verifiable phone number. Letters should be concise under 250 words, may be edited if over 400 words, and limited to two per month. Libelous or inappropriate content may be rejected. submissions accepted via email or mail to the provided address.
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