Senate debt deal lifts stocks to near record highs
Wall Street rose as a last minute agreement to raise the debt limit through Feb 7 and fund the government through Jan 15 ended a month of gridlock. The Dow gained 205.82 points to 15,373.83 while the S&P 500 neared its record, and the Nasdaq climbed 45.42. Investors moved back to economic fundamentals as markets shrugged at Washington drama and looked ahead to earnings.
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Commissioners weigh new Voting Convenient Centers plan
County commissioners will consider a resolution to install 13 voting convenient centers at locations including Roswell Mall Roswell Convention Center and Roswell High School to make voting easier and accessible within consolidated precincts. A separate item seeks a $20 million bond for AG Power to convert dairy manure into biofuel plant. Meeting begins 9 a.m. at the County Administrative Center in Roswell.
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Spaceport tourists seek luxury in New Mexico travel plans
Spaceport America future spacelines attract elite guests who will bring companions to witness suborbital flights. Local entrepreneurs are urged to offer upscale hotels spas and desert experiences as Virgin Galactic flights target 2014 with fares around 250000.
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