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Timothy Jennings, D-Roswell, is his own man. He doesn't put politics before his beliefs. He stands up for what he believes in even when it means crossing party lines to do so.
And now, with less than a month before his president pro tem post goes before the Senate for a vote, Jennings appears to have much more support from his Republican colleagues than from his fellow Democrats to the north.
Committee rejects fire station bids
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
The City Council Fire Committee’s anonymous vote to reject bids for construction and remodeling of two Roswell fire houses Monday likely set the stage for the entire council to vote down the proposals, city officials say. The committee voted to recommend to the entire council that... Full Story »
Nap time
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
A sleepy red fox tries to take an afternoon nap on a beautiful Friday afternoon at the Spring River Zoo. (Mark Wilson Photo) Full Story »
Early voting to start Wednesday
Monday, February 08, 2010
Residents interested in casting their votes early for the upcoming municipal election can do so at City Hall beginning Wednesday. Early machine voting begins at 8 a.m. and runs until 5 p.m. on a daily basis. City Hall will remain open during the lunch hour as... Full Story »
Candidate publicly admits felony conviction
Monday, February 08, 2010
The declaration of candidacy form for Roswell’s upcoming municipal election has compelled one City Council hopeful to confront a mistake he made as an adolescent and is forcing him “to do time” decades later. Dusty Huckabee, a candidate for City Council Ward I, said an arrest... Full Story »
Mine That Bird feted by lawmakers
Monday, February 08, 2010
Lawmakers recently found something they could all agree on late last week and unanimously voted to award Mine That Bird as the New Mexico Horse of the Year for 2009. The horse that won the 2009 Kentucky Derby in an amazing upset was recognized by both... Full Story »
Crime Stoppers has new number
Sunday, February 07, 2010
Crime Stoppers has a new number for people to call and report suspicious activity. The new number is 1-888-594-TIPS. Neighborhood Watch Advisor Steve Wolfe said the number was changed in order to facilitate information faster and take the burden off having one individual answer all of the... Full Story »
Villegas lends Census Bureau office space
Sunday, February 07, 2010
The United States Census Bureau announced Friday it received a helping hand from a Roswell resident in an effort to make sure all residents are counted. Bobby Villegas, a Farmers Insurance agent, assisted the Census officials in locating a facility that will be used for recruiting... Full Story »
Morrow’s work for orphaned animals lives on
Sunday, February 07, 2010
Mike Morrow, who believed that Roswell needed a no-kill animal shelter, died last Wednesday night of a heart attack at age 52. According to his family, he died for the passion that consumed him: his love for animals. “The amount of work it took to keep... Full Story »
Souper Bowl super successful
Sunday, February 07, 2010
It is evident that Roswell is a community that cares for its own as residents handed over $20 bills — even a $120 check — for a bowl of soup, bread and dessert at the second annual Souper Bowl luncheon on Saturday at the First... Full Story »
K-9 Sage: An officer and a hero
Saturday, February 06, 2010
Well-decorated and an American hero, K-9 Officer Sage seems to have the heart and soul of a human, as she follows me with her eyes. She is humble, and joyous in spite of seeing and experiencing the aftermath of Sept. 11, the devastation of hurricanes... Full Story »
