GOP House Advances Move to Dismantle Obamacare
The Republican controlled House approved legislation to repeal Obamacare while seeking to avert a partial government shutdown. Speaker Boehner and allies pressed for delaying the law as Senate leaders vowed to keep it intact, highlighting a standoff over debt limit and environmental provisions amid broader budget battles.
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Oil spills from Colorado flood complicate cleanup
Colorado floodwaters revealed additional oil spills Friday raising the known total to at least 22,060 gallons about 525 barrels. Most releases stem from storage tanks at Anadarko Petroleum Co facilities along the South Platte River and its tributaries as regulators warn more may follow as waters remain high.
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CCSO seeks 1998 Ford pickup tied to Roswell shooting
The Chaves County Sheriff’s Office responded to a near morning shooting on East Gallina Road injuring a man with non life threatening wounds. The incident involved six to eight people. gunfire penetrated a home wall. Deputies seek a green or blue 1998 Ford extended cab with NM plates FAP486 believed to be in Roswell and urge public tips.
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New Mexico
Roswell
Roswell Fire Department improves ISO rating to 2
The Roswell Fire Department raises its ISO rating from 3 to 2 after years of improved records and documentation. Fire officials credit new documentation, training, and water supply while noting staffing shortfalls require 60 more hires to reach ISO 1.
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Insurance Service Organization
Devin Graham
Chad Hamill
Steve Henderson
RFC
New Mexico
Graham
Jason Wheatfield
National Fire Protection Agency
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RFD
The Long Courtship of Byron and Pat Smith in 1943
In 1943 England, Pat Smith then 12 sees life shift as her family pub The Seven Stars attracts five American officers during WWII. One officer, Byron Smitty Smith, enters the scene after his group asks for drinks, setting off a pivotal wartime romance.
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Well the Seven Stars Pub Becomes Local Spot for Backroom Dealings
A tale of patrons gathering at The Seven Stars after hours with uneasy arrangements to pay for beer, while the owner and staff explain money handling and reassure neighbors. The scene shows camaraderie despite late hours and strict licensing limits. The mood centers on sociable, informal drinking culture.
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