Right to Work Debate Targets New Mexico Growth
An op ed urges New Mexico to adopt Right to Work laws, citing UNM data on economic prospects and job creation in other states. It argues unions restrict freedom, praises free labor markets, and calls on readers to lobby the upcoming legislative session. The piece accompanies a Colorado Magazine note on ski safety and a Pascal quote.
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New Mexico
West
UNM
Nevada
Arizona
Florida
Texas
National
Right To Work Committee
Colorado Magazine
Denver
Land of Enchantment
Runnels Set as Chair of Senate Finance Committee
Senator Harold Runnels, a leading figure from Lovington, was named by President Pro-Tem Ike Morgan to chair the Senate Finance Committee after pro-session caucuses in Santa Fe. The move also guarantees Runnels a return seat on the influential panel and signals strong political momentum.
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Harold Runnels
Porter
Santa Fe
Runnel
Capitol City
United Press International
Runnels
Lea County
Sen. Runnels
Pro-Tem Ike Morgan
Portales
Demos Start Mapping Legislative Programs
Santa Fe UPI Democratic lawmakers began mapping a program for the upcoming legislature at a joint meeting of house and senate policy committees. A subcommittee was formed to work with the legislative council and attorney general to finalize program details. The event followed a two day pre legislative session conference for new and experienced lawmakers.
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Otero County
Santa Fe
Fred Buckles
Mack Easley
D. Lea
Senate Policy Committee
Legislative Council
Attorney General’s Office
DEMOS
May to speak at Lovington Chamber luncheon
John May industrial consultant for New Mexico Development will speak at Lovington Chamber of Commerce lunch at Pearl's Cafe at noon Tuesday December 13. If his schedule allows Milt Andruss may join to discuss attracting industrial prospects. attendance urged by chamber president Darrell Atchley for members and interested persons.
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Lovington
Lovington coat left on courthouse lawn during Christmas shopper tale
Mrs. Don Kerr of Denver City lost her nearly new green corduroy coat while her six year old son played with squirrels on Lovington courthouse lawn Saturday. She returned to town and later to the Leader office to run an ad promising pickup at the sheriff's office next Saturday if found.
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Lovington
Don Kerr
Denver City
Sheriff’s Office
Lovington Area Weather Forecast and Temperature Record
The Lovington region will have fair and cool conditions with freezing temperatures tonight. Highs around 46 degrees and a low near 28. The high temperature record for Lovington on Saturday reached 41 at 1 p.m. and the overnight low was 14. Total rainfall for 1966 stands at 15.20 inches.
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Lovington
Kiwanis Lovington Publishes Christmas Lighting Contest
The Kiwanis Club with the Lovington Chamber of Commerce announces a $155 prize Christmas Home Lighting contest for Lovington residents and businesses. Categories include best lighted home, best religious scene, and best general outside appearance with prizes from local banks, stores, and sponsors. Entries due December 22 with judging that evening and winners announced December 23. Forms available at B and J Drug and Chamber of Commerce.
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Kiwanis Club
Lovington
Lovington National Bank
First Federal Savings
Turner’s
New Mexico Bank and Trust
Tipp’s
Field Service
Chamber of Commerce
B and J
New Mexico TB Rates Highlight Tenure of Tuberculosis Battle
Lea County records nine new tuberculosis cases as statewide totals rise. In 1965 Lea County reported nine cases while Bernalillo San Juan and McKinley counties led 1965 figures with 51 44 and 43 cases respectively.
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New Mexico
New Mexico Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association
New Mexico Department of Public Health
San Juan County
McKinley
Catron Colfax
Lincoln
Los Alamos
Lea County
King To Reappoint All House Chairmen
Santa Fe, UPI Bruce King and David Norvell, both Democrats, announced they would reappoint all committee chairmen for the 1967 House. They discussed trimming committees by 10 percent, maintaining party ratio, and addressing fiscal needs while avoiding dipping into the general fund surplus.
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King
Norvell
John Mershon
D-Oetero
House Appropriations Committee
Buckeye Buzzard War Swirls Around Governor Election
The piece riffs on political loyalties as Governor Jack moves toward his new role while rivals like Lonesome Dave plot his path. Voters claim prior support for Dave and cargo backers seek recognition, with southern towns and St. Santa Claws cited in a folksy, tongue-in-cheek style.
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Jack
New Cape
Santar Fee
Dave
Santey Claws
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Spider
Blaise Pascal
Jim McCrory
Nancy Smith
John Cotz
Dane Smith
Linda Stoops
Mrs. Smith
Janie Hindman
Vicki Edgett
Joe Hindman
Senate Finance Committee
Boy Scout Troop 89
Post 104
Lions “‘Toys For Toys
CPAC
Joe Trujillo
Lions Toy Project
May
C of C
Eo Ea
Kiwanis
GOP
House
Dave Cargo
Buckeye Buzzard
Randy Smith
Lovington Merchants
Taylor Junior High
M. Ramsy
I.F. Collier
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