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Vol. 121, No. 259 75¢ Daily / $1.25 Sunday
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October 28, 2012
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Zombies invade Roswell! RUN!!! Ghouls hike for CCCF
NOAH VERNAU RECORD STAFF WRITER
‘PART HURRICANE, ALL TROUBLE’
SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. (AP) — Forget distinctions like tropical storm or hurricane. Don’t get fixated on a particular track. Wherever it hits, the rare behemoth storm inexorably gathering in the eastern U.S. will afflict a third of the country with sheets of rain, high winds ... - PAGE B6
TOP 5 WEB
For The Past 24 Hours
• Character! after fundraiser • Super Celebration recognizes student • Rosemary Smith: Spreading the love ... • Bulldogs down Coyotes 58-13 • Hagerman blows by Fort Sumner
INSIDE SPORTS
K-STATE ROUTS TECH
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Collin Klein accounted for four touchdowns, Arthur Brown returned an interception 37 yards for another score and No. 4 Kansas State roughed up No. 15 Texas Tech 55-24 on Saturday. Klein was 19 of 26 for 233 yards and two touchdowns, and had 83 yards and two more scores on the ground — bolstering his credentials for the Heisman Trophy. Most of the offense came in the second half as the Wildcats (5-0 Big 12) blew open a 13-10 game to improve to 8-0 for the first time since 1999. - PAGE B1
TODAY’S OBITUARIES
• Sophia Bartlett Anala • Joseph Carrillo - PAGE B6
HIGH ...66˚ LOW ....37˚
TODAY’S FORECAST
CLASSIFIEDS ...C3, D1 COMICS.................B8 GENERAL ..............A2 HOROSCOPES ........B5 LOTTERIES ............A2 NATION .................B6 OPINION ................A4 SPORTS ................B1 WEATHER ............A10 WORLD .................B9
INDEX
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Zombie mother Jacquelin Valadez hungers for her 4-year-old zombie daughter Alyssa’s cookie during Outrun Fear’s Haunted Trail event at Cielo Grande, Saturday night.
Chain saws and compassion? The Halloween spirit located its benevolent side Saturday night at Cielo Grande, where participants of a Haunted Trail marched to raise money for the Chaves County Cancer Fund. The event was put together by Outrun Fear, a new committee of ENMU-Roswell students inspired to help combat the devastating effects of cancer. Mellissa Luna, a nursing student and vice president of Outrun Fear, said her organization is comprised of 10 students within ENMU-R’s Health and Science department, a committee that formed quickly in late August.
A Thriller of a day CHAUNTE’L POWELL RECORD STAFF WRITER
It was a fright-filled day for Roswell as the Roswell Thrill the World and Zombie Walk took place Saturday. People of all ages came in their scariest garb to participate in the worldwide dance to Michael Jackson’s hit “Thriller,” before participating in the costume contest. The gruesome creatures then invaded the streets of Roswell for the annual Zombie Walk. Nathalie Bedard and her son Connor were among those in the zombie crowd. She said she saw the
advertisement around town and after attending last year’s festivities, decided to come back out and will do so every year it’s in town. She appreciates the sense of unity events such as the Thrill the World bring to the city. For Scott Robb, the Zombie Walk was the main event. Robb attended the previous year as well and said it was an opportunity to spend quality time with his kids. He supports ef forts to host such
See CCCF, Page A3
Chaunte’l Powell Photo
From left, Mary Smith, Diana Boyles and Shelby Halvorson lead kids and adults in Michael Jackson’s Thriller dance, Saturday.
See THRILLER, Page A3
Home Depot hosts Kids Safety Day State MVD still beset by tech, staffing issues CHAUNTE’L POWELL RECORD STAFF WRITER
In honor of Fire Safety Month, Home Depot hosted Kids Safety Day Saturday. The day featured a kids’ workshop, where they could build their own fire trucks (with the help of parents, of course). There was also face painting, a jolly jump, hamburgers and hotdogs, prizes from the city policemen who were in attendance, an Chaunte’l Powell Photo obstacle course and Members of the Dexter, Roswell and Sierra fire departments simulate a rescue from a wrecked car during Kids See SAFETY, Page A3 Safety Day, Saturday, at Home Depot.
SANTA FE (AP) — A legislative committee review has found that New Mexico’s agency for licensing drivers and vehicles continues to struggle with outdated technology and staffing problems that are frustrating to the public, despite state ef forts to revamp major parts of the Motor Vehicle Division.
The head of the state agency that oversees MVD said she’s working on the issues, but one lawmaker told the Santa Fe New Mexican for a report in Saturday’s editions that the
problems have persisted long enough and that he’s ready to yank the division away from her department. “I don’t know when we’re going to be able to come up with a responsive system that will respond in a timely basis to the driving public,” Rep. Lucky Varela, DSanta Fe, said Friday. “I’m at the point of throwing up my hands and saying ‘Let’s give up on Motor Vehicles.”’ Varela’s committee noted several key issues, including a lack of a formal train-
Record staffers take 14 USN Commodores swing in Pearson NMPA awards; 7 firsts
The Roswell Daily Record earned 14 awards in the 2012 New Mexico Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, including seven first-place finishes. Crime reporter Jessica Palmer captured first in Public Service for Roswell’s Most Wanted, with comments from judges that included, “Gaining the confidence and cooperation of local law enforcement always is a challenge. This effort helps with that and fulfills a responsibility to community as well.” The Roswell Police Department has estimated that Roswell’s Most Wanted is 96 percent effective. Photographer Mark Wil-
son took first and second in General News Photo, winning first for “Little Bear fire erupts” and first in Feature Photo for “Ring of fire,” which received the comment, “admirable technical work and tone.” Comments for “Little Bear fire erupts” included, “Good contrast of the green trees and roadway in the foreground with the ominous and impending disaster lying ahead. Tells the story well and unmistakably.” Photographer Steve Notz won first place in Sports Photo for “Quick start carries NMMI to win,” with comments from judges that See RDR, Page A2
See MVD, Page A3
ILISSA GILMORE RECORD STAFF WRITER
The U.S. Navy’s Commodores jazz ensemble delivered a spirited performance showcase Friday night at Pearson Auditorium. With a count of “1, 2 — 1, 2, 3, 4!” the band launched into lively renditions of swing and big Ilissa Gilmore Photo band standards, including works by jazz legends The U.S. Navy’s Commodores jazz ensemble performs Stan Kenton and Count “Cry Me A River,” with Musician 1st Class Casey Elliott on Basie, as well as original voice. compositions. saxophones, drums, gui- lending her power ful The pieces featured solo tar, piano and bass. voice to classics such as performances from each “Cry Me A River.” Musician 1st Class member of the 17-piece ensemble, which included Casey Elliott also pertrumpets, trombones, for med with the band, See SWING, Page A2