Wildfires test West crews as losses loom and memory endures
Karl Terry reflects on the surge of wildfires across the West, noting record fires like Whitewater Baldy and Little Bear, the risk to firefighters, and the lasting impact of South Canyon and Mann Gulch. He recalls personal encounters, firefighting history, and urges continued safety and resilience.
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Little Bear
Ruidoso
New Mexico
Hell
Ski Apache
Whitewater Baldy
Gila
Civil Service
Colorado
South Canyon
Glenwood Springs
Storm King Mountain
Storm King Memorial
John N. Maclean
Norman Maclean
Montana
Mann Gulch
John
Norman
West Glenwood
Colorado Springs
Pride in Being American Across a Turbulent Summer
Baxter Black reflects on Fourth of July patriotism amid discord, praising shared sacrifice by military and civilians, neighborly generosity, and the belief in an enduring United States. He emphasizes unity, work ethic, and allegiance to family community and the flag, inviting readers to renew national bonds.
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White House
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United States
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Opinion page policies for letters to the editor
The policy states editorials express the Quay County Sun and Freedom Communications Inc. opinions, while other views come from authors. Letters should be general interest, typed, double spaced, under 300 words, signed with city and daytime phone for verification. unsigned or third party letters will not be published and all letters may be edited.
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Quay County Sun
Freedom Communications Inc
Guest column invitation from Editor David Stevens
Notice invites readers to submit guest columns through Editor David Stevens, providing a phone contact 575-799-7022 and an email link. The item identifies the editor and the submission channel without additional details.
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David Stevens
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Freedom.com
Quay County Sun Staff and Publisher Credits
The Quay County Sun announces its staff and leadership at Clovis Media Inc. The paper lists Ray Sullivan as publisher and David Stevens as editor, highlighting the newspaper's mission to give voice to all and uphold freedom with responsibility.
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Karl Terry
The
Quay County Sun
Clovis Media Inc
Karlterry
Yucca.net
Freedom With Responsibility Marked By Fourth Celebrations
Viewpoint urges careful use of fireworks amid tinderbox conditions this summer. It cites local guidelines with fines and possible jail time and notes property damage risks including a trailer fire on 1603 E Brady in Clovis caused by children playing with fireworks.
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Ute Lake
1603
E. Brady
Clovis
Stolen Valor Act ruling upholds free speech limits
The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled the Stolen Valor Act unconstitutional, saying it violates the First Amendment by criminalizing lying about medals earned in military service. Critics warn real honors are at risk, but the court noted few speech restrictions apply.
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United States
Supreme Court
Congress
White House
New Mexico Senators and Representative Contact Points
New Mexico lawmakers Sen Jeff Bingaman and Sen Tom Udall list official phone lines and websites. Rep Ben Ray Lujan provides district and DC numbers and a congressional site. Authorities urge constituents to contact offices for legislative inquiries and services.
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Jeff Bingaman
D-N.m
Bingaman
Senate
Tom Udall
Tomudall
Ben Ray Lujan
Lujan
House
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