Rotary Exchange Open to High School Students
One of the most interesting programs the Rotary offers is a large and reputable high school exchange program. Youth Exchange is a one year cultural exchange program open to high school students to be ambassadors for New Mexico.
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Generations learns hel met safety. Lets do the Wave. Stabbing injures two. Herrera found guilty of second degree murder. NMMI wins 40 to 22.
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Napoli Delivers Big Hit As Rangers Rally Past Padres
Arlington Texas AP. Texas Rangers fans chant Mike Napoli as he fouls off pitches and finally lines a key hit after James Shields hits two batters, fueling a five run fourth to power a win.
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Obituaries List Skips Today Amid Quiet News
The edition notes No Obituaries for today October 2 2011. A brief forecast shows a high around 85 and a low near 65 with sunny to warm conditions prevailing.
Harvest Ministries food drive aims to beat hunger
Harvest Ministries conducts its annual drive outside Sam's Club and Walmart on Friday and Saturday with Mayor Del Jurney observing. Pastor Phil Rubinstein notes major store support for the food bank serving 40,000 people in Chaves, Eddy and Lincoln counties through 25 partner ministries. He aims to fill a semi trailer with food, hoping to double last year's 9,000 pounds as volunteers vow continued aid to those in need.
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Changing Roswell Walk and Run draws crowd for CCPRC fundraiser
The Chaves County Pregnancy Resource Center hosts a walk and run at Cahoon Park to raise funds and awareness. The CCPRC provides free resources to expectant women and families with children under three, serving about 50 clients weekly. Coordinators offer “mommy money” and “daddy dollars” redeemable at the CCPRC store for diapers, strollers, wipes, car seats, and cribs, with three 16 week courses in English and Spanish.
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Energy chief defends Obama loan program amid Solyndra woes
Energy Secretary Steven Chu defended a loan guarantee program that funds solar and wind projects as it winds down under stimulus law. He cited plans for Oregon wind farms, California and Nevada solar farms, and 750 rooftops in 28 states, while noting 28 loans totaling over 16 billion since 2009.
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Overhaul urged for New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
Think New Mexico released a report calling for reorganizing the state Public Regulation Commission and imposing minimum qualifications for its elected members. The study follows Jerome Block Jr. stepping down amid scandal and proposes moving duties to other agencies and raising professional standards for the $90,000 annual post. Gov. Martinez backs reform as the 1996 constitutional merger of two regulators faces scrutiny.
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Roswell Gains Official American Legion Riders Chapter
After years of persistence a Roswell group established ALR Chapter 21 at Veterans Memorial Hall Post 28. A chartering ceremony Saturday afternoon marked the official welcome for motorcyclist members within the American Legion Riders organization.
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Statewide push to save New Mexico early education
Nearly 200 parents and educators from across New Mexico gathered for a People for Kids convention to press for a plan to boost early education and child care. Myra Segal cited New Mexico's low rankings and proposed increasing Land Grant Permanent Fund disbursements by 1.5 percent to raise about 150 million dollars annually.
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