Virgin Galactic spaceport tour features Buzz Aldrin and Branson
Spaceport America in New Mexico hosted a high profile visit with Buzz Aldrin and Richard Branson as Virgin Galactic's White Knight Two hovered over the new runway. Suborbital rides aboard Space ShipTwo cost $200,000 with about five minutes of weightlessness on each 2 1/2 hour flight. Over 380 deposits totaling more than $50 million have been made. SpaceX and other firms are advancing commercial space efforts alongside NASA cooperation. Branson said each flight builds knowledge and opens future opportunities.
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Guilty Continued in Roswell Murder Trial Details
Defense attorney Harry Wilcox argued the killing was a crime of passion not premeditated. Prosecutors said the act was planned with 40 minutes between seeing York with Koenig and the trailer murder, with sentencing set for Nov. 23.
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Health insurers push to limit Obamacare rules in a Republican run
Insurers seek to curb costly ACA mandates fearing onerous regulation. They press Congress to tighten HHS budgets and hearings while contesting the 80 percent medical spending rule and the definition of excessive premium hikes. Industry critics say liberal attacks worsened tensions as states prepare exchanges for 2014.
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Mural Re-dedication Spotlights Six Pillars of Character
Alvin Jones leads a ceremony at Overmier Firestone 125 S. Main St. Roswell to unveil a refreshed Six Pillars mural. The Roswell Job Corps, guided by instructor Robert Gibson, repaired and color touched the artwork originally created by Youth Challenge cadets, adding a new patriotic figure.
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Andrade Named Best at What She Does in the State
A detailed profile highlights Andrade at Chaves County for her rise to community development director and her success securing more than eight grants. She earned a 40 year old BA in business administration and accounting while overcoming work limits, then led grants including an $830,000 2005 award. She chairs or contributes to several boards and works with CASA, Save Our Youth Mariachi, and Roswell Teen Court.
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Predator crashes at Holloman AFB in New Mexico
An unmanned MQ-1 Predator crashed on land at Holloman Air Force Base Friday afternoon during a training mission. No injuries or property damage reported. Remotely piloted and assigned to the 6th Reconnaissance Squadron, the $5 to $7 million aircraft is under investigation to determine cause.
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