Pinatafest draws record crowd for Roswell cultural festival
The Roswell Pinatafest hosted by the Chamber of Commerce drew a larger community turnout this year to celebrate Hispanic culture on Mexican Independence Day. Attendees enjoyed food, dancing, Folklorico performances, pony rides, contests, and shopping from local vendors as families lingered for hours.
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Local Playday continues with youth rodeo events and awards
Participants from ages 8 to 20 compete in speed events like barrel racing pole bending and goat tying as the Posse hosts a six rodeo series. Awards include10 points for event winners, year-end buckles, and an All Around saddle prize with a ceremony planned at the Chaves County Sheriff's Posse.
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Roswell boxer cruelty case delays weigh on owner
McInerny says a boxer rescued from welfare neglect by Roswell Animal Services may be used for breeding, a plan she opposes. The dog, treated for infections and weakened, was returned to the owner who could not afford a 40 dollar retrieval fee, prompting ongoing legal scrutiny and public advocacy.
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Chisum Reiterates Horsemanship and Community Support
Whitwam stresses trust and smooth training with horses for competitive edge in rodeo. Roswell Livestock funding helps riders pursue cash prizes as community backing sustains the annual event. Three stages remain as competition wraps up today at the Roswell show.
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US orders diplomats families out of Sudan and Tunisia
The State Department ordered departure of all family members and non essential U S government personnel from embassies in Sudan and Tunisia and issued travel warnings for American citizens. Protests and violence linked to the film Innocence of Muslims spread across more than 20 countries and prompted security measures in Khartoum Tunis and Cairo.
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Insurgents Attack Afghan Airfield Wore US Uniforms
Coalition officials say insurgents attacked a British airfield in southwestern Afghanistan killing two U S Marines. About 15 fighters pierced the base perimeter and destroyed six Harrier jets and three refueling stations, with eight service members and one civilian contractor wounded. Fourteen attackers died and one was captured. The two Marines killed have not yet been identified.
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