A2 Sunday, August 14, 2011
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RPD’s Solis: Not more crime JESSICA PALMER RECORD STAFF WRITER
Roswell Police Chief Alfonso Solis wants to assure the citizens of Roswell that the city is not experiencing an increase in crime. “I’ve been hearing from people, ‘What about this new crime wave?’ We don’t have a crime wave.” Solis explained. “This is all a part of our new policy of openness with the media. The media then reports the crimes to the public.” He referred back to the statements he made at the time he took over the office of chief that he wanted to involve the public. He said then “You are our eyes and our ears.” Solis pointed to the success of Roswell’s Most Wanted. “I’d like to thank
the Roswell Daily Record and the crime writer who started it. I also want to thank the public for their response. Of 23 people listed in Roswell’s Most Wanted, only two remain at large.” He also expressed his commendations for groups Richard Lucero and Steve Wolfe of Neighborhood Watch, Crime Stoppers and the Roswell Safe Coalition. He encouraged more people to become involved. “We can’t do this job without the help of the public,” said Solis. The chief views cooperation as the key to fighting crime. “We just had a joint meeting with the U.S. Attorney’s office, the ATF (Alcohol Tobacco and Firear ms), DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency), the FBI, U.S. Marshalls, federal
probation, and the New Mexico State Police.” The federal government is going to lower the threshold on crimes that come under federal jurisdiction. “The criminals know when it becomes a federal crime, that means hard time.” Solis has been pleased with the response from local civic and religious groups. “That gets back to we need the help of the public. We cannot do it without you.” He said law enforcement requires both education in keeping the public informed and prevention.
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Robbery suspects turn themselves in Tiffany Green, 21, and Rosalinda Herrera, 24, who were suspected of the armed robbery staged at the Valero station, 3300 N. Main St., on June 6, tur ned themselves in to the Roswell Police Department, Thursday. “Their lawyers called to make arrangements the day after the information appeared in the media,” said Public Information Officer Travis Holley. The robbery happened at 10:30 p.m. at the Valero store where Green worked as a clerk. She reported to the police that she was robbed at gunpoint and struck on the back of the head by one of the two male suspects. Detectives, viewing the video footage, felt that
many things about Green's testimony did not add up. Eventually, Green implicated Nina, or Rosalinda, Herrera as the person who decided to stage the robbery.
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Dominic Larez, 17, for the August 7 shooting of Arthur Baca, 23. The incident occurred in the 300 block of East Summit Street. Baca was flown to Lubbock for treatment of severe injuries that resulted from the shooting. Larez is Baca’s cousin and a resident of San Antonio, Texas. Larez is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall, 160 pounds,
with black hair and brown eyes. People who have information on Larez’s whereabouts are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888594 TIPS (8477). Callers remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.
‘I can’t move, Mommy’
Vanessa Kahin Photo
Natalyn Murrell, 3, holds a 15-pound cantaloupe grown in the garden of her “Curly Grandma,” or day care provider Wanda Smith. Murrell is the daughter of Rebecca and Brandon Murrell of Roswell.
Medical conference set for Sept. 9 JESSICA PALMER RECORD STAFF WRITER
Tiffany Green
Roswell Daily Record
Rosalinda Herrera
The third participant of the holdup remains unnamed by the Roswell Police Department. Holley stated that he could not reveal any infor mation that may have evidentiary value.
RPD issues arrest warrant for Laraz
Dominic Laraz
Roswell will host its first medical conference on Sept. 9. Conference organizer Barbara Gomez of Frontier Medical said she expects around 100 medical personnel to attend. She said that the idea for the conference came from requests she received from nursing staff at Frontier Medical to put on an education program that would provide them with continuing education units. “I decided to do one for both doctors and nurses,” said Gomez. “I wanted to make it top notch. You have only one chance to make a good first impression, said.” Since that time, the units have also been approved for respiratory therapists. Thus, the conference will provide the continuing education required to maintain licensure for doctors, nurses and for respiratory therapists. The conference will be presented by Eastern New Mexico Medical Center and Frontier Medical, with additional sponsorship provided by the Chamber of Com-
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merce, Chaves County Medical Society, Roswell Regional Hospital and Primm Drug Store. “We’ve gotten great support from the community and great speakers, top-ofthe-line-speakers.” The keynote speaker is Dr. Barry Ramo, cardiologist for New Mexico Heart Institute and a professor at University of New Mexico and Duke University. Ramo will talk about the cardiac disease and the elderly. Stephen Beeson, a member of the Studer Group of San Diego, Calif., will discuss the changes in medicine, which includes client or patient expectations and the best behaviors to deal with patients in order to improve trust, to ensure compliance and win loyalty. Miranda Felde, assistant vice president of The Doctors Company, Napa, Calif., will speak on “Critical Hand-off,” which refers to communications required when a doctor sends a patient to another doctor or provides orders to nurses. The accuracy and clarity of information given during hand-of f is essential to patient care. Luis Padilla-Paz, M.D., of
Lovelace Health Systems and a specialist in OB/GYN, will discuss surgical robotics. Deborah Caswell, of St. Vincent’s Hospital in New Mexico, and local authority Dova Callihan, will cover advances in wound care. Larry Loring, of the New Mexico Board of Pharmacology, will provide education that is of interest for both health care and law enforcement professionals about the abuse of prescription drugs. Barry Tong, a genetics counselor and specialist from Houston, will discuss cancer, genetics and genetics in risk assessment for cancer patients. Easter n New Mexico Medical Center and Roswell Regional Hospital will open their doors for a tour on Sept. 10. Pharmaceutical companies will be among the vendors, and Pecos Valley Winery will hold a wine and cheese party the evening of Sept. 9. Gomez urges people to register early. “They can get a discount if they register before Sept. 1.” j.palmer@roswell-record.com
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