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December 3, 2014
House may vote to undo immigration order
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led House may vote this week to undo President Barack Obama’s executive actions on immigration, House Speaker John Boehner told lawmakers Tuesday as he sought to give outraged conservatives an outlet to vent over Obama’s move without shutting down the government.
The move would be mostly symbolic, since Obama would certainly veto such legislation and the Demo-
cratic-led Senate likely wouldn’t go along with it. But GOP leaders hope it will assuage Republicans furious about Obama’s two-week-old actions to shield some 4 million immigrants in this country illegally from deportation, and grant them work permits. “We’re looking at a number of options in terms of how to address this. This is a serious breach of our Constitution,” Boehner told reporters. “It’s a serious threat to our system of gov-
ernment, and frankly we have limited options and limited ability to deal with it directly.”
Publicly, the speaker told reporters that Republicans were considering several options and no decision had been made, but aides and lawmakers said that he indicated during a closeddoor meeting with the rank and file earlier that the vote on legislation to block Obama was the leading option. It would be on a bill by Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla.,
Children decorate Tree of Hope
aimed at blocking Obama from unilaterally allowing categories of unlawful immigrants to live and work here. Party leaders then hope to move on next week to voting on must-pass spending legislation to keep the government running. In the wake of their midterm election victories last month to win full control of Congress, Republican leaders are eager to show they can govern responsibly without risking government shut-
downs. But Obama’s administrative moves on immigration and the resulting GOP fury has created complications.
Boehner floated the twostep approach as Congress reconvened after a weeklong Thanksgiving recess. But there were immediate signs of opposition from immigration hard-liners who have scuttled past ef forts by Boehner to address the issue.
approach didn’t go far enough. They said they would hold out for a spending bill to include language explicitly blocking Obama’s actions from taking effect. GOP leaders fear that could scuttle the spending bill or even lead to a government shutdown.
“If we start out with a bill that does nothing to reverse the president’s illegal conduct it will be difficult for me to support it,” said Rep. Mo Brooks, RAla.
Task force: New Mexico water supplies at risk
Several conservative lawmakers said Boehner’s
SANTA FE (AP) — New Mexico is undoubtedly dealing with a dire situation caused by the persistent drought, and there’s no telling when conditions will improve, researchers from universities around the state said Tuesday. The task force of experts from New Mexico State University, the University of New Mexico and New Mexico T ech deliv-
ered their preliminary findings on the vulnerability of the state’s water supplies during an interim legislative meeting.
BY RANDAL SEYLER RECORD CITY EDITOR
cuss what we want to see out there.” The property includes 118 acres facing West College Boulevard and North Sycamore Avenue, and the city has received several of fers from developers wanting to build on the property, City Engineer Louis Najar told the committee. Najar outlined his idea that the property lining
UNM professor and climate expert David Gutzler said the current drought hasn’t been as bad as the record-setting dry conditions of the 1950s. However, he said recovering
P&Z Committee mulls development of city’s northwestern property
Randal Seyler Photos were instrumental in the
Above: Children from All Saints Catholic School decorate the “Tree of Hope” on Tuesday at the Roswell Museum and Art Center. The tree is decorated by children every year in hope that cancer will be cured in their lifetime. RMAC has displayed the “Tree of Hope” for over 25 years and up until 2008, the children who attended St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
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annual tree decorating.
The Planning and Zoning Committee wants to hold a workshop in January to discuss the future development of the city’s property north of Cielo Grande Park. “In my opinion, this is the most valuable piece of property the city owns,” Committee Chair man Jason Perry said on Tuesday morning. “I think the full council needs to dis-
Right: Santa Claus (Vernon Dyer) gives a Christmas decoration to a toddler at the “Tree of Hope” decoration ceremony. In 1957, the Assistance League of Chaves County was organized by Martha Featherstone Lipscomb and she brought the “Tree of Hope” ceremony to Roswell.
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SWAT team searches Angel Trees available at several locations home for suspect in domestic violence case
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STAFF REPORT
STAFF REPORT
A Roswell man wanted by police remained on the loose Tuesday after a SWAT team searched for him Tuesday mor ning at a home in the 600 block of West Mathews Street. Joe Anthony Gamboa, 28, of Roswell, is wanted on several charges in connection to recent acts of alleged domestic violence. An arrest warrant was issued Monday for Gamboa in connection to alleged attacks on his wife from Nov. 26 through Nov. 30. Gamboa is wanted on charges of battery against a household member, aggravated battery against a household member, false imprisonment and intimidation of a witness. The Roswell Police Department’s SWAT team and detectives attempted to arrest Gamboa Tuesday morning at a vacant house at 608 W. Mathews St. Police Public Information Officer Todd Wildermuth said police believed Gam-
Gamboa
boa may have been in the home, based on information gathered by investigators. “We had reason to believe he’s in there,” Wildermuth said at he scene. Police responded with an armored vehicle and used a public address system to call for Gamboa to come out of the home, but no response was received. Police later deployed tear gas into the house to try to force anyone out, but again got no response. SWAT team members eventually entered into the See SUSPECT, Page A3
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TODAY’S FORECAST
The Roswell Daily Record is pleased to announce it is one of several locations in Roswell to feature an Angel Tree from the Salvation Army. The other sites where the public can participate in the Angel T ree program are: Kmart, 1705 S. Main St.; Chaves County Human Resources, 1 St. Mary’s Place; Rue 21, 4301 N. Main St.; Alicia’s Restaurant, 201 W. McGaffey St.; Fairfield Inn, 1201 N. Main St.; and TownPlace Suites, 180 E. 19th St. The program helps parents provide Christmas gifts for children, from infancy through high school seniors, who were selected by the Salvation Army. The Angel Tree tag contains the first name of the child and clothing sizes for various items of clothing. Also, a toy the child would like is noted on the Angel Tree tag. It is recommended that the toy not exceed $20 in value. All of the Angel Tree gifts need to be collected by Dec. 15 and will be arranged on Dec. 16 in the
• BOBBI ALCORN • SALLY SUE JABLONSKI
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John Dove, Roswell corps officer of the Salvation Army, and Claudia Martinez, administrative assistant for the Daily Record, set up an Angel Tree in the lobby of the newspaper office.
Santa Shop of the Salvation Army main office at 612 W. College Blvd. The Santa Shop will provide the clothing and toys to be divided by age groups. The parent will then pick up their children’s gifts on Dec.17-19. Guidelines for participation are attached to the
• JEFFREY ALAN TASCHNER • ANNIE LEE GREEN
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Angel Tree with the following explanation: • Remove tag at top perforation and leave the angel attached to the tree. • Deadline for gifts is Dec. 15. •..Gift must be unwrapped with tag attached. • ..Gifts may be returned to the tree location or
dropped off at The Salvation Army main office, 612 W. College Blvd. When purchasing gifts please remember: No tobacco or alcohol or foul language in advertised merchandise and no Rrated DVDs or video games. For more information, call 622-8700.
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INDEX GENERAL ...............A2
FINANCIAL ..............B3
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OPINION .................A4
SPORTS .................B1
WEATHER ..............A8