Roswell eyes veterans cemetery site to meet federal standards
Roswell leaders and veterans groups push to establish a city cemetery, aiming to add 3 to 5 acre sites and reach federal standards within two years. Officials, including Cliff Shields of Santa Fe National Cemetery, discuss vaults cremation and entrance plans as South Park grounds expand. Local drive seeks donations and public support with a 60 to 90 day target to begin interments.
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Burglary Ring Tied to 15 Suspects in Roswell
Police report two search warrants uncovered 200 to 300 items from unlocked vehicles in Roswell. Detectives say eight bags hold victims names as 11 more burglaries are linked to the group. Viewings at 128 W. Second St. invite victims of vehicle burglaries Aug 19 to Sept 5 to file reports.
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Evacuation, searches under way as flood toll rises in Colorado
Boland evacuated with his wife on Thursday and tried to return home. two search teams looked for him on Monday. State officials report six flood related deaths with two women missing and presumed dead. Roads, bridges and rail lines are damaged as airlifts taper. rebuilding could cost hundreds of millions and take months or years. Weld County reports 654 miles of road and Boulder County 150 miles, plus hundreds of bridges and canals.
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Giant jackpots loom as Powerball Mega Millions look ahead
Des Moines AP reports bigger lottery payouts may come as Mega Millions expands options and Powerball raises jackpot odds. Changes boost starting sums to 15 million, allow 5 million second prizes, and keep ticket prices at 1 dollar while drawing four times weekly. Officials say both games attract players and drive bigger jackpots. The next Powerball drawing is at 8 59 p.m MDT today.
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Flooding overflows from Gila State record scar in New Mexico
The flood along the Gila becomes the state s largest on record leaving burn scars. Glenwood s Whitewater Motel owner Marianne Sutton reports basement flooding from a rising creek after heavy rain evacuation of three rooms and loss of hot water propane and possible septic impact. Debris including burnt logs blocks a bridge. Gila National Forest notes widespread saturation and road closures as Red Cross opens a Crownpoint shelter in northwest New Mexico.
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