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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 2012
Page
1
The lengthy AP report notes Newsweek’s imminent exit from print as Time and other major weeklies reshape the national conversation. It frames the move as a turning point in how Americans receive weekly news and commentary from leading magazines.
Brief roundup of recent local items includes a stolen police car found in Roswell after a Ruidoso PD pursuit and a Bulldogs city championship win. Also notes Homecoming events at NMMI and a Stratos sky dive success with related community interest.
The Roswell girls soccer team faced a tough loss to Goddard on Oct 9 and had eight days to regroup before the next scheduled match against Artesia. The focus during the offseason and preseason centers on foundational skills as coaches shift from basic drills to more technical practices in anticipation of the season.
In a tightly fought White House race, Biden likened Romney policies to an Etch-a-Sketch, while Tagg Romney said he is tempted to take a swing at Obama. Ryan accused Obama of divisive negativity as debate fallout continues.
The County Commission approved RFB-127 to fund utility upgrades at the Chaves County Detention Center. Three bids were received with SmithCo Construction of Caballo the lowest at 445000, in what the chairman called a major project.
In Portales many fear the salmonella recall tied to Sunland Inc. clouding the Valencia peanut harvest. Residents like Jo Chambers worry over safety while the town braces for its 39th annual festival as inspectors pursue FDA approvals.
The protest to secure fair court treatment for abused animals runs a fifth week as Roswell and Chaves County report a record summer of extreme cases including nine confiscated dogs and one death. Paws, who lost ears after a boy set him on fire, has found a new home with foster father Steve Lee.
County Clerk Rhoda Coakley notes New Mexico allows early voting with Oct 9 start and Nov 3 end. Absentee ballot requests close Nov 2 and must be returned by 7 p.m. on Nov 6 as 1,229 requests and 2,220 votes are reported to date.
Gov. Susana Martinez will visit Roswell on Saturday for two events to boost turnout. The outdoor rally at First Christian Church on 1500 S. Main St. at 2 p.m. precedes voting across the street at the County Administrative Building early voting center. The Chaves County GOP sponsors the event which is free and open to the public with ice cream and refreshments.
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