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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 2010
Page
1
In Santa Fe on May 19, 1786 Comanche leader Ecueracapa and his son Oxam aguea conferred with Spanish Governor Juan Bautista de Anza about tribal and colonial affairs, reflecting a pivotal high level dialogue in New Mexico.
Local news reports an arrest connected to a shooting involving a child, with authorities continuing investigation. Officials did not release further details on victims or conditions.
The San Francisco Giants pounded Cliff Lee and the Texas Rangers in the World Series opener, turning the game into an extended batting practice session as they built an early lead.
Officials report a statewide registration computer problem delaying early voting and voter turnout reports across multiple counties. Clerks fear trouble preparing sign in rosters for the general election as the system remains overburdened and unable to expand capacity without new funding. The issue briefly eased after a security certificate renewal and vendor intervention, but county clerks warn operations remain slowed and reports lag.
In Chaves County, locals recall apparitions within the courthouse complex. Witnesses speak of a female ghost named Alice in the old magistrates area and of eerie light photographs in the stairwell near juvenile detention. Historic construction screams are also part of the lore.
Martha Murphy of Roswell will be honored with the New Mexico Governor's Distinguished Public Service Lifetime Achievement Award on November 16 for her early 1980s leadership at the Assurance Home. She helped transform the program aiding homeless and at risk teens and chaired the board for years.
Farooque Ahmed a 34 year old resident of Virginia was arrested in Washington on allegations he casing suburban subway stations as part of a fictitious al Qaida plot. He provided FBI video and discussed tactics including rolling suitcases to maximize casualties.
Candy Spence Ezzell a Republican state representative since 2005 announces another bid for re election to represent southeast New Mexico. She criticizes tax increases and Gov Richardson policies citing greenhouse gas rules and budget balance concerns while pledging to defend voters and working residents.
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