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ILEA gets $9.175M federal contract
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The Inter national Law Enforcement Academy in Roswell has been awarded a $9.175 million federal contract to continue training foreign law enforcement officials. The announcement came Thursday from Sens. Jeff Bingaman, DN.M., and Tom Udall, DN.M. The contract will enable
ILEA-R to conduct 10 training sessions per year, with 35 students each, for midto-senior level law enforcement and criminal justice officials. The contract was awarded to BlueLaw International LLC, which will provide specialized management courses in criminal justice academic instruction, legal and regulatory workshop facilitation, and criminal policy program development and facilitation.
“ILEA-Roswell plays an important role in strengthening the capacity of criminal justice officials, while also contributing to the local economy. The contract awarded today will allow the academy to continue to provide quality instruction to law enforcement officials from across the globe,” Bingaman stated in a press release. Created by the U.S. State Department, ILEAs train international law enforce-
ment officers in an effort to enhance the professionalism of police forces, enable them to combat crime more efficiently in their respective countries, and prevent the movement of transnational criminal elements into the United States and worldwide. “The specialized training provided at ILEA-Roswell equips law enforcement from around the world with the know-how to better fight crime,” Udall stated in
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Day of Prayer on the courthouse lawn The faithful pray during the 61st annual National Day of Prayer held on the courthouse lawn, Thursday.
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People of various backgrounds and doctrines gathered at the steps of Chaves County Courthouse to join in prayer over local, national and global areas of con-
SANCHEZ TRIUMPHS
ALBUQUERQUE — Tennis matches with loved ones can go one of two ways. The first way is the "Williams Sisters Way," which is anything but entertaining and is tennis in name only. The second, and obviously most exciting way, has no name until now — the “NMMI Way.” In an extremely entertaining and competitive match in the NMAA 1A-3A Boys Singles Championship, the Colts' Federico Sanchez knocked off his best friend and teammate, Jose Gonzalez, 6-3, 75. - PAGE B1
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Bingaman and Udall worked to secure language in a fiscal year 2010 spending bill to ensure that the program remained in Roswell.
Agents, officials field flood questions
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans’ spending — much like the economy — continues to yo-yo. Major retailers such as Costco and Macy’s reported on Thursday that April revenue rose less that 1 percent in the worst performance since ... - PAGE B3
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the same release. “It’s an important part of our state that has global reach in keeping citizens and communities safe and I’m proud this important program will continue in Roswell.”
cern, Thursday, observing the 61st annual National Day of Prayer. Local pastors and civic leaders led prayers on a number of topics, including government, military, the judicial system, law enforcement, emergency medical
DA amends charges against Kanmore JESSICA PALMER RECORD STAFF WRITER
Patricia Kanmore, 41, was arraigned Thursday after noon in Magistrate Court. The charges have been amended. Kanmore is now charged with firstdegree attempted murder and second-degree kidnapping. Assistant District Attorney Deborah Hutchins explained that first-degree attempted murder indicates premeditation based on the fact that Kanmore held the victim, Beverly Moore, 53, captive in her bathtub for four days. Moore was tied up and beaten inside her home. On Monday when Moore was discovered, RPD spokes-
man Sgt. Jimmy Preston called the beating the worst he had ever seen in his 12 years of police work. According the criminal complaint, Moore reported to the investigating officer Det. Lisa Brackeen that Kanmore knelt on her chest. Kanmore hit the victim on the back of the head with a cup and then used “bat-like thing, club.” She was held without food or water. She described Kanmore using a washcloth as a gag and covering her head with tape. The court records state “she had bruising all over her ar ms, and her head was covered in dry blood ... (Brackeen) observed a piece
services, education and family.
Members of Grace Community Church provided music at the ceremony. Youth Ministry Associate Michelle Hartman, who played the guitar, said her favorite part
Since 1995, Mark and Shirley Simon have seen their flood insurance rates on their residence on Third Street near Cahoon Park fluctuate as it comes in and out of flood zones. Now just half a block outside a low-risk flood zone, the couple is still considering flood insurance. “I’m thinking about keeping it but trying to get a reduced rate,” Shirley said. “When you shop around, it’s a lot cheaper, the different agencies.” “And I mean as much as it’s been raining lately,” Mark joked. The Simons were just two of the attendees at Thursday evening’s flood seminar sponsored by Farmers Insurance agents Bobby Villegas, Edubina Morales and Romo Villegas and Pioneer Bank. Jim Thomas, of the city’s engineering department, also fielded questions. Effective March 23, a revised Flood Insurance Rate Map shows area floodplains as significantly smaller. A FEMA FIRM details
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Water line repair may cost $100K The estimated cost to repair a break affecting a 4-foot section of one of the city’s water lines at the corner of Southeast Main Street and East Chisum Street, is $100,000, according to the city’s Wastewater Manager Art Torrez. City personnel began working on the break on April 25. Installed in 1963, the line broke due to deterioration as a result of corrosion. Many of the lines’ valves are not holding, complicating the repair work further. The line, which runs from Chisum Street to near the Roswell International Air Center, is part of the city’s transmission system, meaning it feeds into other waterlines. To his knowledge, only one business on South Main Street is currently out of service, Torrez said. The break did not affect residences in the area. Due to the scope of the project, the city has brought in outside contractors to help with the repair. “It’s very danger-
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Repairmen work on a broken water transmission line at the corner of Chisum and Main, Thursday.
Harris seeks re-election as treasurer 579th celebrates its 50th See KANMORE, Page A3
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Steve Harris
Chaves County Treasurer Steve Harris is seeking re-election to the position. He has served as treasurer for four years, and is running unopposed in both the June 5 primary and the general election in November. A graduate of Eastern New Mexico UniversityPortales, Harris earned a degree in business administration. He is quick to attribute the financial success of the county as a “reflection of
the great staf f that we have, leadership on the County Commission, the working relationships with the other elected officials and with the taxpayers and citizens of Chaves County.” Harris praised county officials and personnel for maintaining a flat budget over several years and still being able to provide services. “When staff is willing to sacrifice in terms of being able to operate better, you have to give them credit
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The 579th Strategic Missile Squadron reunion launched on Thursday with a reception buffet at the Best Wester n Sally Port Inn, as about 30 original members have gathered in the city to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the squadron’s operational status. The men were responsible for maintaining 12 Atlas missile silos that surrounded Walker Air Force Base from 1962-1965, sites manned 24 hours a day and 365 days a year while the squadron was active.
Reunion members will take part in several activities throughout the weekend, beginning with visits to missile sites 4 and 10 this afternoon. On Saturday, the 579th SMS will tour the Walker Aviation Museum, which recently opened an exhibit dedicated to the crew and the Atlas F missiles they protected.
The reunion will conclude with a banquet Saturday night at the Sally Port Inn, where Mayor Del Jurney and Congressman Steve Pearce will make preSee REUNION, Page A3