FBI issues terrorism warning to Americans and law enforcement
The FBI issued a week long terrorism alert based on credible but non specific information. Attorney General Ashcroft urged patience with security measures and citizens to report suspicious activity while Mueller said targets or methods were not specified. The alert was sent to 18 000 law enforcement agencies and plans for travel were canceled.
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FBI
United States
Robert Mueller
Mueller
Ashcroft
Toronto
Aragon backs Jennings for pro tem after coup
Sen Manny Aragon says Sen Tim Jennings should run for Senate president pro tem after toppling him as majority leader. Jennings, a Roswell Democrat, is unsure he has votes and would need quorum and certification at the next session.
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Tim Jennings
Manny Aragon
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Aragon
Richard Romero
Albuquerque
Roswell
Linda Lopez
Phil Griego
San Jose
Lopez
Sen
Walter Bradley
Independent team studies Roswell special education needs
A group of current and former educators and administrators visits Roswell this week to assess whether the Roswell Independent School District meets state special education requirements. The focus monitoring team hears from parents and students as part of a New Mexico pilot project after a federal report cited statewide compliance issues.
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Roswell Independent School District
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Special Education Office
New Mexico
Office of Special Education Programs
U.S. Department of Education
New Mexico Department of Education
Roswell Daily Record Highlights Local News and Events
The Roswell Daily Record covers Southeastern New Mexico with emphasis on regional news, community events, and local developments. Readers find updates on city affairs, business, and public notices shaping the Chaves County area.
Roswell council probes redistricting plans
Roswell City Council met in a casual special session to review two federally required redistricting proposals based on the 2000 census. City Planner Zachary Montgomery outlined five guiding principles including equal population, minority voting rights, compactness, contiguity, and community interests, with Plan B favored by Montgomery.
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Roswell
City Hall
Zachary Montgomery
Montgomery
Peanut Festival Showcases Valencia Peanuts in Portales
Portales hosts a two day Peanut Festival at Eastern New Mexico University attracting crowds to the student union. Vendors offer jewelry gifts spices quilts and a wide range of Valencia peanuts sold roasted salted raw and Cajun flavored. festival organizer Sidney Phillips notes 24 year history and daily peanut sales around two thousand dollars. Roosevelt County agent Floyd McAllister explains Valencia peanuts thrive locally with a 120 day growing cycle and 12 000 acres planted by about 80 farmers across Roosevelt Curry and Lea counties and West Texas.
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Eastern New Mexico University
Sidney Phillips
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Roosevelt County
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Lea
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