Roswell Grows to Near 40 000 Population Milestones
Demographic figures show Roswell as a rising New Mexico city. 1970 census placed Roswell at 33,908, Las Cruces at 37,857, and Santa Fe at 41,167, with Roswell projected to top Santa Fe soon. UNM mid 1974 data lists Roswell at about 40,100 and Las Cruces at 41,600, Santa Fe at 44,800, with future counts toward 50,149 for Las Cruces and Santa Fe by 1979.
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New Eagle Scouts Recognized Across Troops 72 and 7
Roy Williams aged 16 son of Mr and Mrs Mack Williams northeast of Roswell and a member of Troop 7 along with a Troop 72 scout from 1303 S Michigan Ave received Eagle awards during recent ceremonies.
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Debate roils over $36.2 billion funding bill and busing row
Washington debate resumes on a $36.2b HEW and Labor bill drawing protests over school busing and an antiabortion rider. Senate fights over labor safety rules and funding, with Waxen topics pending votes and amendments.
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Eastern New Mexico State Fair Parade Opens Roswell Fair
Roswell gears up for the 53rd Eastern New Mexico State Fair with a Tuesday parade led by Grand Marshal Col. E L Lusk. Walt Garrison and Nancy Lopez highlighted as honored guests as 25 floats and 50 club entries are planned amid warm forecast and Eloise concerns.
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Ford proposes 100 billion Energy Independence Authority
President Ford unveils a plan for a 100 billion government corporation to help private industry finance energy projects over ten years. The Energy Independence Authority would borrow and lend to back oil nuclear coal and other energy ventures, aiming to create millions of jobs and stimulate growth.
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ENM State Fair Schedule Highlights Day Events
Schedule lists events from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. including weigh and classify swine and lambs at 6 a.m. 8:30 a.m. entries close for farm products 9 a.m. farm mechanics FHA and 4 H booths and rabbit and farm product judging 10 a.m. parade 11 a.m.–midnight carnival 1 p.m. steer classification 2 p.m. breeding sheep judging 3–5 p.m. Extension Service on the spot demonstrations 7:30–9 p.m. on the spot demos 7:30 p.m. rodeo with barbecue for visiting sheriff posses riding clubs and dignitaries.
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New Mexico
Special Parking Rules For Eastern New Mexico State Fair Parade
Police Chief L. M. Hall announced parade day parking limits for Main Street in Roswell. No parking on the west side from Walnut to Fifth, except for handicapped, elderly, or sick. east side between Walnut and Walnut south allows parallel parking. north of Fifth Street both sides allowed. Roswell schools and most city offices to close. County Courthouse to close 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday.
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