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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 2011
Page
1
Texas governor Rick Perry, a Republican presidential candidate, addressed tens of thousands in a prayer rally reading from the Bible and invoking Christ. The event was broadcast online without references to other faiths or offstage religious figures.
RPD reports arrest of a Goddard High student linked to an assault case. Drought effects hit local Caverns facilities as Alamogordo cruises 55-0 and Lake Arthur loses 51-39. Rockets throttle Alamogordo in a dominant win.
LSU quarterback Jarrett Lee directed the offense as Jordan Jefferson and Cliff Harris were out. The fourth ranked Tigers defeated the No. 3 Oregon Ducks 40-27 on a rare neutral-site opener, with Lee throwing a touchdown to a freshmen defender filling in for Harris.
In Santa Fe Governor Susana Martinez and Democratic leaders clash ahead of a special session on redistricting. Martinez seeks expansion of issues including denying driver's licenses to illegal immigrants and delaying promotion of underperforming third-graders. Democrats accuse the moves of political leverage for 2012 elections and aim to focus on redistricting, leaving Martinez agenda items uncertain.
State lawmakers debate redistricting during the September special session as Gov. Susana Martinez adds nine more issues for consideration. Rep. Dennis Kintigh of Roswell critiques proposed plans and suggests opposition to a Southeast New Mexico seat moving to Albuquerque’s west side. He remains hopeful redistricting will be resolved by session end.
Gov. Susana Martinez has not issued a formal proclamation for the special session in Santa Fe. She has announced measures including repealing a 2003 driver license for illegal immigrants, barred retention rules for third-graders, a parent overrule on promotions, and banning all fireworks during extreme droughts.
Scuba divers at Bottomless Lakes State Park compete in the 8th Bottomless Bubble Fest with a Dive Poker Tournament. Participants collect five cards from weighted decks tossed into Lea Lake and may swap one card while holding five. Prizes for top three hands include a pressure gauge, gear bag, and waterproof canister with a dive log.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast New Mexico faces possible office closure and consolidation with Santa Fe. Former Roswell mayor Tom Jennings proposes a plan to keep local operations, with board members meeting again in two weeks to vote. The eightcounty Southeast NM chapter and Northern NM may pursue consolidation.
Tropical Storm Lee drenched the Gulf Coast with bands of heavy rain and wind, knocking out power in Louisiana and Mississippi and prompting evacuations in bayous like Jean Lafitte. The slow moving center hovered about 55 miles south-southwest of Lafayette, edging north-northwest at about 4 mph as landfall neared. No injuries reported, though low-lying homes saw rising water and coastal areas faced business disruptions and empty beaches. Port of Mobile closed due to rough seas while Mississippi casinos stayed open with brisk business.
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