Dragonfly Festival draws crowds and wildlife displays in Roswell
The Roswell Dragonfly Festival hosted large crowds with guided tours of the dragonfly exhibit and a Visitor Center display. Highlights included Oso the Mexican beaded lizard, rattlesnakes, and Gila monsters. Archery grass roots instruction drew about 200 children, with safety and basics emphasized by volunteers. Equipment came from the state Game and Fish Department and a local school contest winner’s art on display.
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Oso
Jerry Tuttle
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Guatemala
Tuttle
John
Shirley Madsen
Madsen
Marissa Cowart
State Game & Fish Department
Berrendo
Mia van
North Main Street
the Wildlife Refuge
Dexter
Jeff Jackson
Roswell Pit Barbecue founder Weathers reflects on life and work
This profile recalls Weathers born in Amarillo raised in Roswell where he ran Scotty's Pit Barbecue from the 109 E. Deming St. site and a second West Second street location. He retired in 2008 then returned to part time work at Ballard and Lagrone funeral homes while his wife Linda teaches tap dance.
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Roswell
Amarillo
Texas
National Guard
Shamas Grocery
Joe Shamas
Joe Jr
Scotty's
E. Deming St
West Second Street
Scotty
Ballard and
Lagrone
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UNM to Divide $100 Million Bond Issue Over Two Years
The UNM Board of Regents approves splitting a $100 million bond plan to fund campus expansions. The first $55 million bonds are to be sold in January for Johnson Center renovations Anderson School buildings and Smith Plaza upgrades. The remaining $45 million will finance a new physics and astronomy facility and a child care program.
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University of New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
UNM Board of Regents
Johnson Center
Anderson School of Management
Smith Plaza
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