Martinez acknowledges grandparents entered U S illegally
Gov Susana Martinez admits her paternal grandparents came to the United States illegally. The disclosure follows national scrutiny of her policy push to bar undocumented immigrants from receiving driver licenses.
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Glow pink in October to fight breast cancer
A brief item notes breast cancer awareness campaign with pink glow in October across events and community efforts, highlighting awareness and fundraising themes. The piece references local engagement and calendar timing for a broader public health message.
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Roswell
Rodgers Tops Brees In Packers Saints Opener
In a high scoring Thursday night clash at Green Bay the Packers led by Aaron Rodgers defeated the Saints 42 34. Rodgers outgunned Drew Brees in a showdown that showcased a late goal line stand sealing the win for Wisconsin’s Packers.
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Downtown Alive After Five Lights Up Roswell Streets
Downtown Roswell hosted Alive After Five on Main Street between Second and Fourth as merchants offered homemade goods and live entertainment. The event drew crowds debating whether it highlighted small town charm or street vendor energy with vendors like Carolyn Nibert selling herbs.
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Roswell Chamber director resigns after local job offer
Roswell Chamber of Commerce executive director Corrie Faubus McCarty announced Thursday she will resign, with last day set for Sept 16. She has led since July 2009 and improved the chamber site and newsletter. An interim director will be chosen after a board meeting to plan next steps.
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Obama pushes $450 billion jobs plan to cut taxes
President Obama urged Congress to pass a larger than expected 450 billion dollar jobs bill to jolt a stalled economy. He called for Social Security tax cuts for millions and business relief while challenging House Speaker Boehner to engage, promising no immediate guarantees.
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Salvador Briseno Shot To Death In Circle Cross Area
Deputies found Salvador Briseno, 40, fatally shot near Circle Cross and Y O Road after a call around 8 p.m. on a Wednesday. Neighbors reported the body and shots were said to have been fired shortly before. Officials say he was found lying in the road beside a bicycle as NM State Police responded.
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Roswell OKs ICIP with top projects listed for funding
The Roswell City Council approved the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan at a Thursday meeting with minor changes to the top five projects for 2013. The plan seeks about 3.5 million dollars for Wool Bowl Complex Phase 1B Chi huahuila Solar Light Poles Phase I playground equipment replacement local cemeteries paving New Mexico Youth Challenge barracks and must be submitted to the state by month end. The council notes ICIP funds have not been awarded recently and calls the list a solid community plan in progress.
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Libyan rebel PM urges unity after Gaddafi fall
In Tripoli Libya acting premier appeals for national unity to rebuild after six months of civil war as rebel forces hold Tripoli and hunt Muammar Gaddafi. Loyalists in towns still held fire rockets from inside defenses as authorities press surrender talks.
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