Washington grapples with shutdown and debt limit stalemate
As negotiations accelerate, Obama and Boehner work to avert a default and reopen the government amid a partial shutdown eleven days in. Wall Street eyes relief with the Dow rising, while lawmakers propose plans tying funding to deficit cuts and Obamacare changes.
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Sax in the City Jazz Fest Opens Free Roswell Concert
The Roswell Jazz Festival opened with a free courtyard concert on Friday on the courthouse lawn. A crowd gathered as musicians performed live including Chuck Redd on vibraphone and a range of jazz tunes drifting through the afternoon breeze.
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NM officials see no imminent fed cuts
Santa Fe AP reports that despite the ongoing federal shutdown there is no immediate rollback of state programs, but lawmakers fear a prolonged stalemate in Washington could weaken New Mexico's economy as they begin work on next year's budget. Michael Marcelli notes no cuts are planned now.
Early results mixed for Obamacare enrollment
After more than a week in action analysts see no clear verdict on the ACA’s success as data remain scarce. California Oregon Colorado Minnesota and other states report delayed or incomplete enrollments with MNsure noting 10000 accounts started but full figures due next week amid submission duplicates.
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Kintigh on the toughest child abuse cases in law enforcement
FBI agent and former Roswell police chief Dennis Kintigh discusses why child abuse cases are especially distressing for investigators. He recalls two investigations including a 19 month old found dead and a girl found caged in a room, stressing the shocking nature of such crimes.
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Third grader Mikayla Delgado raises funds for Buddy Walk
Nine year old Mikayla Delgado organized Dress Down for Downs Day at Missouri Avenue Elementary to benefit the Down Syndrome Foundation Buddy Walk. Her team Mikayla's Marvels drew nearly 80 walkers with 15 teachers joining the school too, as the PTA handed her a 307 dollar donation. Delgado smiles through her outreach and fuels school involvement.
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Stellar Coffee Co. Uses History to Brew Perfect Pour Over
Anne Baker and co owner Jill McLaughlin discuss Stellar Coffee Co in Roswell renovating the old JC Penney building at 315 N Main St. The shop aims to open by January. They source single farm beans roasted to exact specs by a Dallas micro roaster. The building's history from 1916 to 1978 inspires restoration.
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