Obama pardons national Thanksgiving turkey at White House
President Barack Obama presided over the annual Rose Garden pardon with nephews Austin and Aaron Robinson substituting for his daughters. Turkeys Tater and Tot, each about 40 pounds and 18 weeks old, were the subjects as the White House invited public votes for the official pardon. Both birds will go to Virginia Tech’s Gobblers Rest after the ceremony.
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Obama greets Tot during White House turkey ceremony
President Barack Obama reaches out to present the National Thanksgiving Turkey Tot as National Turkey Federation Chairman John Reicks and Obama's nephews Austin and Aaron Robinson observe in the Rose Garden ceremony at the White House.
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Angel Tree program grows in Roswell with many trees
The Salvation Army extends its Angel Tree effort to Roswell with nearly 20 trees including at the Roswell Daily Record office. Local families apply for Christmas aid through Social Services and last year 450 children benefited. this year 550 are listed. Gifts must be purchased and returned unwrapped by December 16.
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Israeli harvester eyed to boost New Mexico green chile
Stephanie Walker of New Mexico State University suggests an Elgar Chile harvester could entice Chaves County farmers to expand plantings. She notes the state's chile industry has fallen as a lack of mechanized harvest limits production, even as New Mexico ranks second in production and leads in acreage planted.
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Roswell Convention Center Expansion Unveiled
City leaders unveiled plans for a 15000 square foot north expansion to the Roswell Convention and Civic Center. The project would enlarge the exhibit hall by removing the current lobby, increasing usable space and total capacity while adding a new wing on the north side.
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