Roswell parade honors veterans on Field of Honor anniversary
Parade on Main Street drew larger crowds as leftover flags from a 9/11 remembrance were used. Nicole Vargas of Adopt-a-Soldier coordinated volunteers with New Mexico Military Institute officers presenting flags to a child watcher. Veterans from Vietnam and Korea received recognition. Groups included American Legion Post No. 28, American Legion Riders, Vietnam Veterans of America, Murphy’s Marauders with about 100 riders. Local school bands from arlonamee, Roswell, Goddard, Dexter Elementary floated. Roswell Fire and Police, plus Chaves County Sheriff attended. Taps concluded the event.
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Main Street
Field of Honor
Nicole Vargas
Roswell
New Mexico Military Institute
Vargas
Vietnam
Korea
American Legion
Vietnam Veterans of America and
Murphy's Marauders
Goddard
Dexter Elementary
Daughters of the American Revolution Marks 100 Years
Roswell DAR marks a century of service focusing on history patriotism and veterans. Regent Genera Canon says membership centers on tracing lineage to Revolutionary War soldiers or their supporters with recent shifts toward inclusion and Hispanic ancestry. Mayor Del Jurney congratulates the chapter and notes the group’s community impact.
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DAR Roswell
DAR
America
Canon
The
Jacquelyn Chase
Spain
Carlos III
Chase
Santa Fe Presidio
Presidio
DAR Chapter
del Jurney
Jurney
Daughters of the American Revolution
Call
Roswell Rehabilitation Center hit by multiweek vandalism and theft
A Roswell rehabilitation center sustained four break ins in less than a week with copper thefts totaling up to 2500 dollars plus extensive vandalism. Officials warn asbestos exposure risk if surfaces are breached. Costs rise to about 14 000 dollars with abatement and potential demolition debates.
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New Mexico
Air Quality Bureau
Allan Morris
General Services Division
Ickroeak
GSD
Korte
Roswell
Veterans Affairs Department
CVFD
Chris Herbert
The
Regional Housing Authority
South Roswell Community Center
Rocky Mountain Abatement Inc
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Kane Doerhoefer
Murphy's
Laura Nel
Lillard
Virginia
Nelson
V.kahin
Roswell-Record.com
United Way
Morris
John Taylor
St. Mary's Hospital
St. Mary's
Taylor
Vietnam Veterans
Greg Neal
Santa Fe
el Paso
Neal
Ing. J.palmer
Main St
West Second Street
Hinkle, Hensley, Shanor & Martin, L.L.P
Losee, Carson & Haas, P.A
Professional Association For the Practice of Law
Scott S. Morgan
Hinkle, Shanor & Martin, L.L.P
Artesia
S. Roselawn Ave
Suite
P.O. Box
Artesia, NM
Midland, Texas
CER
Terri L. French
CPA
Karen Rogers-Melton
Francisco A. Olvera
E. College Bivd
Roswell, NM
Rcocpa.com
Bullock
North Main
Bullocksiewelry.com
Friends of the Roswell Public Library
Yee
Rata Ess
Sola Lema
Mushmee VE Bel Pvp
Jim McNally
Albuquerque
LYS
Krumland Auto Group
Krumland Auto
City of
Coke-A-Cola
Roswell Farmers Country Market
First American Bank
Graves Farm & Garden
Hobson Farms
Jolly Jumps
Kmart
Kobr-Tv
Let's Play
Radio
Modern Music
Walmart
Alton's Power
Krums
Auto Group
NMMI
US Marine Corp
Barbara Gomez
David Duer
Renee Roach
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