Roswell Daily Record
Horse slaughter plant to open soon
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THE VOICE OF THE PECOS VALLEY
May 1, 2013
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ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — The southern New Mexico plant that has been fighting for more than a year for permission to slaughter horses will open soon, unless Congress reinstates a ban on the practice, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Tuesday. In a telephone interview Tuesday, Vilsack said the department is working to make sure the process is handled properly for the opening of what would be the first domestic horse slaughter house in six years. “We are going to do this, and I would imagine that it would be done relatively soon,” Vilsack said. Valley Meat Co. sued the Department of Agriculture last year, claiming that inaction on its application was driven by emotional political debates and that the delays had cost it hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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RIGHT: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Tuesday the inspection approval for Valley Meat Co., the horse slaughterhouse near Roswell, may come soon.
Roswell celebrates jazz with appreciation day
AMY VOGELSANG RECORD STAFF WRITER Main Street was filled with the upbeat sounds of jazz music coming from Reischman Plaza on Tuesday as members of the Roswell Jazz Festival Committee entertained onlookers with bass and keyboard grooves, and Mayor Del Jurney proclaimed April 30th “Roswell Jazz Appreciation Day in conjunction with National Jazz Appreciation Month.” As a nonprofit organiza-
tion, RJF has been hosting an annual jazz festival in October for almost eight years. In order to celebrate National Jazz Appreciation Month and gain some publicity for its October festivities, RJF put on a small concert. This “impromptu gettogether” helped expose people to jazz music, an important part of history, said RJF Chair Natalie Martinez See JAZZ, Page A3
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ABOVE: Michael Francis, foreground, and Kent Taylor play for downtown spectators during a celebration of International Jazz Day, Tuesday. LEFT: Tom Johnson, Melanie Deason and the The Jazz Chasers play for residents of La Villa Assisted Living, Tuesday afternoon.
ROCKETS FALL TO ARTESIA There are some things in life that you just can’t do and sometimes the only way to learn what those things are is by doing them. - PAGE B1
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• Talbot Z. Goodgion • Jesse Lofton • Ernest R. Earick • J.T. Stephens • Ruben S. Briseno
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Morning-after pill OK for ages 15 and up WASHINGTON (AP) — The government is moving the morning-after pill over the counter but only those 15 and older can buy it — an attempt to find middle ground just days before a courtimposed deadline to lift all age restrictions on the emergency contraceptive. Today, Plan B OneStep is sold behind pharmacy counters, and buyers must prove they’re 17 or older to buy it without
a prescription or else see a doctor first. Tuesday’s decision by the Food and Drug Administration lowers the age limit to 15 — and will allow the pill to sit on drugstore shelves next to condoms and spermicides or other women’s health products. But customers must prove their age at the cash register. Teva Women’s Health,
ENMU-R Foundation recognizes 2 ILISSA GILMORE RECORD STAFF WRITER
The Eastern New Mexico UniversityRoswell Foundation recognized Xcel Energy and David Petroleum Corp. President Edward David for their support of the university during its 12th annual Foundation for the Future banquet Tuesday at the Roswell Convention and Civic Center. Foundation President Betty Patton said the university has enjoyed a partnership with Xcel Energy for many years, collaborating on various energy projects. The organization also provides funding for ENMU-R’s Kids Kollege, which offers free math and science activities for chil-
dren aged 8 to 14. Patton presented the Diamond Service Award to Xcel Regional Manager Mike McLeod and the company “for their innovation and foresight in bringing these wonderful opportunities to our campus, our community, and most importantly, to our students.” McLeod thanked the faculty for its vision in realizing what their partnership could mean not just for the university, but the city as well. For his support of university events, such as the annual banquet and golf tournament, and contributions to its PresidenSee TWO, Page A3
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Man entices children The Roswell Police Department was called to investigate another case of enticement of a child on Saturday. The incident occurred when a man driving a gold car stopped a couple of children as they were walking along the 900 block of East 23rd Street. The male subject, described as a bald Hispanic male, offered two children money to take a ride with him. The children ran home and told their mother, who subsequently contacted the police. This is the third incident of child enticement in one month’s time. During the first, the vehicle was described as a red Jeep. In the second, the vehicle was described as a white van. The police do not believe the incidents are related. However, they urge people who have any information on any one of these vehicles or their owners to contact Crime Stoppers 888-594-TIPS (8477).
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Honorees Mike McLeod of Xcel Energy, left, and Edward K. David, president of David Petroleum, exchange pleasantries during the 12th annual Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Foundation Banquet at the Roswell Convention and Civic Center, Tuesday evening.