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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 2001
Page
6
A reader defends Dr. Amarante Fresquez as RISD superintendent praising his vision and impact on children. The writer urges the School Board to retain him, questioning calls for his removal and contrasting him with outsiders.
Dear Editor notes Naaman Martinez of Carlsbad earned a New Mexico high school diploma and completed the electrical program at Roswell Job Corps receiving a certificate of completion as electrician helper. The writer recalls youth spent in school and sports before running away from home.
The Daily Record outlines publication rules for letters to the editor. Signed letters with address and telephone are preferred though not published. Restrictions include no libelous content, no court case focus, and one monthly letter limit.
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