Roswell Hit By Streak Of Homicides In 2015 Summer
Roswell faces a surge of nine Homicides in Chaves County this year with seven in the July to August period. Police and prosecutors describe the carnage as straining resources while noting most victims are Latino. Authorities warn the impact may linger beyond the violence as court cases unfold and fear affects local life.
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Roswell
Michael Murphy
Chaves County
Dennis Kintigh
Chaves
Taco Bell
Chaves Coun
Murphy
U.S. Census Bureau
Stiles Park
Ballfield
Fifth District Attorney's Office
Kintigh
American WWII hero Bill Slade marks 100th birthday
William Corbett Slade celebrated his 100th birthday at the Roswell Elks Lodge with family and friends. Bob Bergmark of the Elks arranged a visit by seven RAF pilots from the Eagle Squadron who thanked Slade for fighting Nazi Germany in WWII. The RAF crew, from the same unit as Slade, noted the coincidence of training nearby in North Carolina.
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William
Bill” Corbett
Slade
Roswell Elks Lodge
Bob Bergmark
Elks Lodge
Royal Air Force
RAF
England
France
North Carolina
Bergmark
Patriotism fuels Artesia swimmer Vaughan's bid to compete
Artesia resident Jim Vaughan, a lifelong swimmer, has trained for years and will compete in the Police Spotlight event. He has swum long distances including trips from Vancouver to Ireland in fits and starts over a 68 year aquatic career, showcasing dedication to the sport and country.
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Jim Vaughan
Vancouver
Ireland
Artesia
Fairfax
Virginia
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