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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 2002
Page
1
A brief item notes spare civilians in World B3 amid ongoing conflict. Mentions a daughter of PLO linked to military actions and a sports angle with volleyball and soccer.
The Bush administration elevated the nationwide alert to code orange, closed nine U.S. embassies, and increased security at federal buildings as new intelligence warned of attacks tied to the Sept. 11 anniversary. Officials cited threats and an al Qaida operative as prompting the shift despite no specific plot.
On September 11 2002 readers recall the September 11 2001 attacks. The day featured widespread imagery of the planes hitting the World Trade Center and the Pentagon crash with global and national reactions. Roswell Mayor Bill Owen is quoted recalling his initial reaction in a morning moment.
Amid anniversary reflection officials warn of renewed threats as bases and campuses boost security. Col Mitch Dodd at Cannon AFB and Lab News editor C Paul Robinson urge vigilance while authorities release homeland security plans. Public safety chief Thomas English emphasizes citizen vigilance as the state remains on alert.
Robert J. Donnell was selected as chief executive officer of the Chaves County Development Foundation after a three month search. The 55 year old former Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce executive brings grant writing, legislative, and economic development experience to Roswell where he and his wife Peggy plan to relocate. He will begin Oct 1 with interim CEO Bill Pope assisting during the transition.
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