Labor unions face setbacks and renewed drive in 1990s era
Organized labor experiences a lower membership rate amid a faltering economy while pressing for immigration, globalization, trade, workers' rights, and minimum wage campaigns. Hoffa and Sweeney seek re election as unions seek relevance in a shifting political landscape. Bush allies with some unions on ANWR drilling amid broader labor policy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Labor Day
Teamsters
James P. Hoffa
Hoffa
Afl-Cio
John Sweeney
Bush
Alaska
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Michigan
Two longtime parade marshals lead Eastern New Mexico State Fair
Two grand marshals, Lang a Korean War veteran and community farmer, and Baldock reflect on service and the fair. The 79th Eastern New Mexico State Fair runs October 1 to 7 at ENMSF grounds with a parade October 1 starting at 10 a.m. from 19th and North Main to Reed and South Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lang
East Grand Plains
Sme
Albuquerque
Baldock
New Mexico State Fairgrounds
Main
Reed
South Main Streets
Sears
Mary Irvin
ENMSF
Irvin
New Mexico
Immigration reform faces GOP pushback and complex talks
President Bush signalsOutline principles for immigration reform while facing conservative backlash led by Rep. Tom Tancredo who argues against amnesty. Fox and Bush acknowledge the issue’s complexity, noting bipartisan need for Congress and cooperation with Mexico amid border tensions and worker protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wom
United States
Bush
Tom Tancredo
Rcolp
Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus
Fox
Congress
U.S
Grace Community Church grows amid Roswell relocation
Grace Community Church has about 600 members and a half completed new building on West Mescalero Road. Leader Rick Hale and wife Mary, a Roswell Symphony Orchestra flutist, train a church music ministry with their children, run Community Bible Study programs, and frequent national retreats and local studies. Hale emphasizes hope and personal responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Community Church
Roswell
Cahoon Park
Enmur
West Mescalero Road
Hale
Rick Hale
Mary
Lovington
South Main
United States
Florida
Rick
Chicago
Philadelphia
Estes Park
Colo
Arizona
California
Texas
Mary Hale
Roswell Chamber names new CEO and aligns with development foundation
The Roswell Chamber plans to hire a single chief executive who will report to the chamber board president and directly to the board. The CEO will oversee about six employees and department heads, with pay based on experience. The chamber collaborates with the Chaves County Economic Development Foundation and will focus on retention and expansion of local businesses and retirement services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber Board
LaGrone
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Roswell
Chaves County Economic Development Foundation
Chaves County Commission
Travis Kirkland
Eastern New Mexico University
Also Mentioned on This Page
Labor Department
Lawrence Lorber
Ford
Associated Press
Lorber
United Steelworkers of America
Clinton
Fairgrounds
Eastern New
P.O. Box
Lincoln
Collectibles
Lebra
N.M
Emma
Pvtnetworks
Mexico
David Hett
Pasta Café
sNews
Mountain States
Sycamore
W. Country Club Rd
Pecan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!