Flash flood watch continues for southeastern New Mexico counties
Rainfall totals top 2 inches in Roswell area with a weekend of heavy showers expected through today. Area ranches report up to 9.10 inches for the week as police urge caution on flooded streets and avoid arroyos. A bridge on old NM 13 is closed and US 289 closed briefly. rivers run high but within banks as officials monitor flood risk and urge preparedness.
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Tracy Huber
Marian McQuiddy
Chaves
Lea
Lincoln
Eddy
Otero
National Weather Service
Roswell
Douglas Tranchina
Tranchina
Skeen Ranch
Pichacho
Fifth
Pear Streets
U.S. 289
Artesia
Carlsbad
Chaves County
Old N.M. 13
Roswell Industrial Air Center
Felix
Penasco
L. C
Tommy’ Thompson
Six Mile Hill
Lloyd Haun
National Guard
Haun
Roger L. Luginbill
Luginbill
Mary Skeen
Picacho
Purcella
L. E. Ranch
Pecos
Tansill Dam
Bataan
Hobbs Highway
Whites City
Carlsbad Caverns Visitor Center
Crossigs
Walnut Canyon
Eddy County
New Mexico
Hope
Roswell Floods Close Atkinson Street Between Fifth and Pear
Record rainfall swelled waters forcing the closure of part of Atkinson Street in Roswell from Fifth to Pear, with police reporting the only closed city street so far while many intersections remain flooded. Residents described vehicles struggling in high water and buses rerouted due to flooding across the region.
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Atkinson
Fifth
Pear Streets
Roswell
Roswell Street
Skeen Ranch
Picacho
Stallings expresses disappointment over Solsbery replacement selection
In Roswell, Stallings, a Democratic candidate for New Mexico House District 98, defends his nomination after critic Jackson Chandler alleged improper vacancy filling. He notes he was surprised to be the sole nominee and urges unity and support for Roswell representation in the upcoming state session.
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Clayton Stallings
New Mexico House of Representatives
Dean Solsberg
Stallings
Jackson Chandler
Solsbery
Chaves County
Democratic Central Committee
Dean Solsbery
Democratic Committee
Roswell
Oil exporters warned as prices stay high
DETROIT AP Secretary Simon says oil nations jeopardize economies by holding prices high. SANTA FE AP state official schedules talks Sept 30 with officials on NM oil and gas resources. BIRMINGHAM Mich AP daughter of GM executive abducted at knife point found unharmed. abductor entered home and released child on rural road.
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Detroit
Treasury
William E. Simon
Santa FE
State Department of Development
Bill Simms
New Mexico
Birmingham
Mich
General Motors Corp
Ed Ostin
Oakland
Davisburg
Fair Stays On Schedule Parade Pushed To Friday
Rain forces postponement of Roswell New Mexico State Fair Parade from Tuesday to Friday. Officials say most entries remain. out of town bands, Air Force and Marine units affected. Parade will proceed with about 80 percent of entries. fair opening stays Tuesday with plans unchanged.
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Tom Halpin
New Mexico
Sgt
Eugene Zacniewski
Roswell
Zacniewski
Air Force
Chaves County
Pearson Auditorium
Roger L. Luginbill
Eastern NM Fair schedule posted for Tuesday events
The schedule lists weigh ins for swine and lambs at 6 to 7 a.m. with rabbit and farm product entries by 8:30 a.m. Flower Show entries open 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and judging begins at 11 a.m. Carnival runs from 11 a.m. to midnight. Rodeo at 7:30 p.m. Breeding sheep judging at 1:30 p.m. Beef demonstrations by Berrendo Cow Belles and On the Spot demonstrations in the afternoon.
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Farm Mechanics
Berrendo
Berrendo Cow- Belles
Kennedy declares no 1976 presidential bid
Senator Edward M Kennedy announced he would not seek the presidency or vice presidency in 1976, saying he cannot commit fully to a campaign. He cited family responsibilities and stress that the decision is firm and final despite past Chappaquiddick controversy.
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Boston
Edward M Kennedy
Massachusetts
Democrat
Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy
Joan
Chappaquiddick
Mary Jo Kopechne
Robert Kennedy
Chappaquiddick Island
Joseph P. Kennedy
Edward Jr
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Fidel Neria
Ted Kennedy
Indiana
California
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