11-20-2010

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Roswell Daily Record

Martinez wants resignations

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SANTA FE (AP) — Gov.elect Susana Martinez wants resignations from political appointees in Democratic Gov. Bill Richardson’s administration unless they are asked to stay on when the Republican governor takes office in January. Martinez transition team leader Heather Wilson noti-

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep.-elect Bob Gibbs was trying to get this straight: There’s a public women’s bathroom in the middle of a congressman’s office suite? And in the building next door, not one but two House aides have made their workspace in an unused elevator shaft? A glittering week being wined, dined and oriented by the most powerful people in Washington gave way Friday to the exercise in humility ... - PAGE A8

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There were about 300 appointees in jobs under the control of the governor in September, according to a report by the Legislative Finance Committee.

fied so-called exempt workers Friday that they should submit resignations effective Dec. 31, the last day of Richardson’s term.

NATO OKs missile shield for Europe

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — President Barack Obama won NATO summit agreement Friday to build a missile shield over Europe, an ambitious commitment to protect against Iranian attack while demonstrating the alliance’s continuing relevance — but at the risk of further aggravating Russia. On another major issue, Obama and the allies are expected to announce plans today to begin handing off security responsibility in Afghanistan to local forces next year and to complete the transition by the end of 2014. That end date is three years beyond the time that Obama has said he will start withdrawing U.S. troops, and the challenge is to avoid a rush to the exits as public opinion tur ns more sharply against the war and Afghan President Hamid Karzai pushes for greater Afghan control. While celebrating the missile shield decision, Obama also made a renewed pitch for Senate ratification back in the U.S. of a nuclear arms treaty with Russia, asserting that Europeans believe rejection of the deal would hurt their security and damage relations with the Russians. Two key unanswered questions about the missile shield — will it work and can the Europeans afford

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it? — were put aside for the present in the interest of celebrating the agreement as a boost for NATO solidarity. Under the arrangement, a limited system of U.S. anti-missile interceptors and radars already planned for Europe — to include interceptors in Romania and Poland and possibly a radar in Turkey — would be linked to expanded European-owned missile defenses. That would create a broad system that protects every NATO country against medium-range missile attack. NATO plans to invite Russia to join the missile shield ef fort, although Moscow would not be given joint control. As for the U.S.-Russia arms treaty, Obama was backed by NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark, who told reporters that the treaty, called New STAR T and signed last April by Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, would improve security not only in Europe but beyond. Obama needs 67 votes in the Senate for ratification, and many Republicans have balked at even taking a vote before the new, more heavily GOP Congress convenes in January. The allies opened their

Richardson spokesman Gilbert Gallegos said the governor “did not appreciate the tone of Heather Wilson’s letter to state employ-

ees. These are hardworking people with families who have done valuable work on behalf of the state.” Richardson Chief of Staff Brian Condit sent a note to workers cautioning that “providing a letter of resignation without a specific request or demand for your resignation, may jeopardize your continuation of health

benefits for you and your family, as well as your eligibility for unemployment benefits.” Wilson said incoming cabinet secretaries may ask some Richardson political appointees to temporarily remain in their jobs to help the new administration as See MARTINEZ, Page A6

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A gleeful Jesse Michael Contreras III receives a stuffed toy from Frank Carrillo during the 4th annual Vietnam Veterans of America clothing and canned food giveaway, Friday afternoon.

Vietnam vets hold food drive A Roswell veterans group hosted a clothing and food drive for the homeless and others in need Friday.

The local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America say their fourth annual event was a success and hopefully

brought some holiday cheer and support to locals in need. See VETS, Page A6

Bernanke on perilous ground The Magic ends today WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Ber nanke is taking some highly unusual steps to counter widespread opposition to his $600 billion plan to jump-start the economy. He’s pressing China to let its currency rise and pushing Congress to pass more stimulus aid. Yet as he veers into these political debates, Bernanke may be putting at risk the Fed’s strongest tools — its credibility and independence. Ber nanke has been

See NATO, Page A6

under fire since Nov. 3, when the Fed announced a bold plan to buy $600 billion in Treasury bonds. The bond purchases are intended to lower longterm interest rates, lift stock prices and encourage higher spending to energize the weak economy. In rat-a-tat fashion, critics have attacked the Fed’s program. They’ve war ned that the bond purchases will eventually ignite inflation or a wave See BERNANKE, Page A6

JONATHAN ENTZMINGER RECORD STAFF WRITER

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Ben Bernanke at the sixth European Central Bank Central Banking conference in Frankfurt, Friday.

On Friday, artists from Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Washington state packed the Roswell Civic and Convention Center, 912 N. Main St., from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the 30th annual Holly-Day Magic and Arts Show, sponsored by the Police Athletic League. “It’s a labor of love that takes all year to organize,” Joyce Tucker, the show’s organizer, said. “Without the vendors being so gracious, patient and helpful, we couldn’t put it on.”

The show runs through today from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission for the event is $1 for adults; children 12 and under are free. Ticket sales benefit Assurance Home, First Tee Program, Police Athletic League and Project Graduation, in partnership with Roswell Independent School District high Schools. “It’s just a positive way to invest in kids,” Tucker said. About 75 artists had their work on display Friday, and included treasSee MAGIC, Page A6

Dexter’s Mason Moore dazzles ’em in 2010 FFA Creed Contests EMILY RUSSO MILLER RECORD STAFF WRITER

CLASSIFIEDS..........B7 COMICS.................A7 FINANCIAL .............B6 GENERAL ..............A2 HOROSCOPES ........B9 LOTTERIES ............A2 OPINION ................A4 SPORTS ................B1 WEATHER ............A10

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Mason Moore

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In a stunning display of oratorical flair, a 16-year old from Dexter won a triage of awards from The National FFA Organization. Mason Moore swept the district, state and national awards for the 2010 FFA Creed Contest. Participants in the competition are required to memorize the five paragraphs of the creed, which delineates agricultural principles to guide students throughout their future career in agribusiness, and they must also field unrehearsed questions from a panel of judges. “You have to be able to

confer facts and figures in a useful manner and relate them to the judges,” Russell Walter, special events coordinator for the state

determination. He won the entire middle school contest as an 8th-grader. “He told me, ‘If I’m in this, I’m in this to win

FFA, said. “For him to win this state contest was monumental.” Moore, a sophomore at Dexter High School, entered his first FFA Creed Contest when he was in 7th grade and lost to the older, more experienced high school crowd. But he entered the contest the following year with newfound

this,” recalled Shawn Dennis, Moore’s agricultural education teacher at Dexter High School who has helped him train for competitions. “For three years, he’s had this mission.” Since his first taste of victory, Moore has been unbeatable. As a “green See SPOTLIGHT, Page A6


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