Thought For The Day Power Tests Character
A concise aphorism attributed to Abraham Lincoln notes that most men endure hardship, but true character is revealed when power is granted.
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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 2013
Page
1
A concise aphorism attributed to Abraham Lincoln notes that most men endure hardship, but true character is revealed when power is granted.
Weather brief notes sunny skies and very hot conditions with highs around 103F and winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph. A second line shows mostly sunny conditions with highs near 98 to 102F and lows in the low 60s.
New Mexicans can buy beer wine and cocktails earlier on Sundays starting June 14 at bars and restaurants, with liquor sales beginning at 11 a.m. on Sundays. Off premise sales at supermarkets and other stores remain at noon. Advocates say the change supports Sunday brunch champagne and televised sports events airing before noon.
The Santa Fe school district plans to sue the state over alleged constitutional underfunding of public education. The board earmarks 100000 dollars for the coming year’s filing and seeks other districts to join. State Rep Luciano Varela hopes discussions avoid litigation. Legislative Finance Committee chair notes efforts to balance the budget and fund education.
Two tanker rail cars derailed and tipped onto their sides south of Lovington near Navajo Refinery on Saturday. No crude leaked due to intact pressure relief systems. State Police HAZMAT units stood by. Belen crews used cranes to right the cars after they failed to derail.
Tim Samaras 54, his son Paul 24, and Carl Young 45 were killed near El Reno Oklahoma when an EF3 tornado with 165 mph winds turned on them. The trio, known for safety and science, died pursuing dangerous storms after sharing dramatic footage with viewers and researchers.
The six home loss and 15 damaged structures spurred evacuations for nearly 3,000 people as a fast moving Angeles National Forest blaze burned about 35 square miles. Fire officials said the fire was 40 percent contained with crews battling four fronts amid dry conditions and a potential storm response.
Army Pfc Bradley Manning is on trial at Fort Meade facing charges of giving hundreds of thousands of classified documents to WikiLeaks and aiding the enemy. Prosecutors portray the leak as arrogance meeting access, while Manning argues the material aimed to spur debate and he did not intend harm. The case, the gravest leak prosecutions under the Obama administration, could carry life in prison if convicted.
Six artists from Trinidad Colorado and Raton New Mexico join the Lea County Museum in Lovington for a Friday June 7 opening in the Art Gallery. The group RAG-TAG features Roberta Lutyens Paula Little Yvonne Obrien Kathy Longmaker Cindy Montoya and Terry Bumpass with works in oil pastels mixed media jewelry sculpture and photography. A reception runs 5 to 7 pm and exhibit details are available by calling 575-396-4805.
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