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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 2012
Page
1
The AP reports a massive tropical system, feared to become a hurricane, approaching the eastern United States. Forecasters warn it could bring widespread rain and high winds across a broad swath, threatening roughly a third of the nation.
A fundraiser success marked by a Super Celebration recognizing student Rosemary Smith. Bulldogs defeat Coyotes 58 to 13 as Hagerman powers past Fort Sumner.
No. 4 Kansas State beat No. 15 Texas Tech 55-24 as Collin Klein accounted for four touchdowns and Arthur Brown returned a 37 yard interception for a score. Klein threw for 233 yards and two TDs and rushed for 83 yards with two rushing scores to push the Wildcats to 8-0.
Obituary notices for Sophia Bartlett and Anala Joseph Carrillo appear on page B6. The brief notices list their passing with basic identifiers and family mentions typical of a local paper's obituary section. The weather line notes a forecast range, indicating a low around 37 and a high near 66.
At Cielo Grande on a Saturday night, the Haunted Trail organized by Outrun Fear, a committee of ENMU R students, raised money for the Chaves County Cancer Fund. Mellissa Luna, nursing student and vice president, notes the group includes about 10 Health and Science students.
A festive Roswell Saturday featured Thrill the World dance to Michael Jackson’s Thriller and a citywide Zombie Walk. Nathalie Bedard and son Connor joined others in costumes, praising community unity. Scott Robb called the events a chance to spend time with his kids.
Home Depot hosted Kids Safety Day featuring a kids workshop where children built toy fire trucks with parents assistance. The event included face painting a bouncy house hamburgers and hotdogs prizes and an obstacle course with city police in attendance.
The Roswell Daily Record amassed 14 New Mexico Press Association Better Newspaper Contest awards, including seven first places. Crime reporter Jessica Palmer won Public Service for Roswell's Most Wanted, praised for boosting law enforcement cooperation and community accountability. Photographer Mark Wilson earned multiple top honors in General News Photo and Feature Photo.
A legislative committee report finds New Mexico’s Motor Vehicle Division mired in outdated technology and staffing shortages. Rep Lucky Varela says he may push to strip the division from its current oversight as problems persist. The panel notes no formal training plan to address ongoing issues.
The US Navy Commodores jazz ensemble delivered a lively Friday night performance at Pearson Auditorium. The 17 piece group played swing and big band standards by Kenton and Basie with solo spots for each member and a vocal feature by Casey Elliott on Cry Me A River.
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