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In today's newsletter:

  • How did Roswell responders handle toddlers ingesting pills at daycare?
  • What really happened during the explosive fire near Roswell’s Hangar 84?
  • How a Roswell-raised student found Filipino community hours away at NMSU.

Also on today's calendar: 8th Grade Sierra Middle School (Roswell) vs Carlsbad PR Leyva Middle School and 3 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 74 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 70, low: 33.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Toddlers okay after ingesting pills at daycare (rdrnews.com) — Two toddlers at a Roswell daycare were evaluated at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center after each swallowed a prescription pill believed to be the diabetes drug metformin, and medics found no serious medical risk. Police think another child brought the pills into Working Mothers Day Nursery, and staff called authorities out of caution. Leaders there say the boys are fine and praise Roswell first responders.
   

2. Mysterious Fire Erupts At Hangar 84 In New Mexico, Site Linked To Infamous 1947 Roswell UFO Crash (brobible.com) — A large fire at the Roswell Air Center, near historically famous Hangar 84, drew a major county-wide firefighting response but caused no reported injuries. Officials have not yet determined the cause or whether any historic materials were damaged, but the blaze has already reignited speculation about Roswell’s UFO lore and prompted intense online debate. Residents may notice increased emergency activity and ongoing investigation at the site.
   

3. API Programs share culture and community this holiday season (nmsuroundup.com) — A New Mexico State University student who moved to Roswell in seventh grade shares how growing up in the small town, with its small Filipino community, shaped her search for belonging. She and other Asian Pacific Islander students now find community through Simbang Gabi and API programs on campus, which celebrate Filipino traditions, food, and culture while building support for Asian American students.
   

4. Can Long Cross-Country Flight Requirement Cover Multiple Days? (flyingmag.com) — Roswell gets a brief but notable mention as the new home of the National Championship Air Races, now used by some pilots to log cross-country experience. The main focus is explaining that a required 300-nautical-mile commercial cross-country flight can be completed over multiple days and legs, as long as specific distance and landing criteria are met.
   

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  • Tonight at 7 pm
    Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, desserts, and after a class for all ages to learn more about God! Come join us at Central… (Nextdoor North Sky)
  • Kind of a long shot but did anyone receive a package that wasn’t theirs yesterday?
    UPS delivered to wrong address. Said it was received by a Hendricks. It’s a Christmas gift for my child. It would have my name on it (Nextdoor W 8th St)
  • United Supermarkets - The United Family posted a job opening for Produce Clerk in Roswell. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Roswell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roswell here.

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