Corrections Department Faces Staffing and Budget Strains
The agency plans a $10 million budget boost in the new fiscal year aimed at wage increases for officers, while recognizing long shifts and staffing gaps. Internal review notes inmate overcapacity and training needs, with recent incidents prompting scrutiny of guard staffing and system pressures rather than blaming individuals.
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ABCs of Being a Newly Elected Official Sparks Journalistic Pact
Tom McDonald, editor of the New Mexico Community News Exchange, urges fresh officials to embrace transparency and cooperation with reporters. He stresses accuracy, responsiveness, and public accountability to build trust and inform citizens about local government.
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New Mexico Municipal League
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Municipal League
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Dirty Campaign Tactics Across Centuries Highlight Politics
A comparison of modern presidential contests with past campaigns shows mudslinging and fake scandals dating to 1800. The piece cites Nixon’s Watergate era and 19th century attacks on Cleveland and Adams, noting brutal tactics often yield ground despite public outrage. Steven Hansen offers commentary from his Tucumcari perspective.
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Thomas Jefferson
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