Freedom Must Be Achieved Not Given, Classic Quote
A historic saying states that true freedom cannot be bestowed but must be earned through effort and effort by individuals and societies shaping their own liberty. The quote emphasizes agency and responsibility in securing rights and autonomy.
Memory Lane Echoes Through Tucumcari Snippet
A fragmentary look at Tucumcari history recalls Green Hornet’s era, a 1954 gas incident, post office shooting in 1933, James Stewart’s 1940 visit, Burma Shave signs, and local lore. It weaves famous names, dates, and places into a nostalgic mosaic.
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Green Hornet
Britt Reid
Rowley, Breen and Bowes
Second St
Tucumcari
Cab Calloway
Coleman de Laney
Grady
de Laney
A.J. Bell
James Stewart
Debra Whittington
Stewart
Marx — Brothers
Groucho, Chico
Harpo Marx
Ronald Reagan
McBride
Oldsmobile
E. Center
Cattle Parade Breaks Loose in Fort Smith Trail Drive Show
British tourists Moira and Clive witnessed a stray longhorn bull break from a herd during the Arkansas Cattlemen's Association Trail Drive on Rogers Avenue. Cowboys corralled the others, chased the bull through a construction zone and park, and spectators filmed the chaotic caper before the animal headed toward Oklahoma. Baxter Black, a cowboy poet, could be contacted at 1-800-654-2550.
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Moira
Clive
Arkansas
Eureka Springs
Clinton
Green Forest
Fort Smith
Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association
Rogers Avenue
Jove
Third Street
Judge Courtyard
Alf Hector
Pamplona
Renegades
America
Judge Park
Poteau River
Oklahoma
Earl
Baxter Black
Freedom New Mexico Publisher and Editor Statement
The Quay County Sun outlines its editorial stance that freedom stems from God and personal responsibility, aligning with the Ten Commandments the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. It emphasizes self-control over government and private enterprise for human development.
Sunshine Week highlights public records and government accountability
The piece defends public records as a check on corruption and praises Sunshine Week. It notes Texas education board votes restricting knowledge of government transparency and cites lawsuits to shield official decisions. It honors watchdogs and private citizens who use information laws to protect taxpayers.
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U.S
Texas
State Board of Education
American Society of Newspaper Editors
New Mexico
Arizona
New Mexico Lawmakers Contact Information
Sen. Jeff Bingaman and Sen. Tom Udall along with Rep. Ben Ray Lujan provide district offices with phone numbers and web sites for constituent services. Listings include D N M contacts (202) 224-5521 and (202) 224-6621 plus local numbers (505) 622-7113 and (505) 346-6791 and (505) 984-8950.
Editorial and letters to the editor policy outline
The opinion page notes that editorials express the paper's views and are unsigned. It states that letters to the editor must be on general topics, typed double spaced, under 300 words, signed with city and a daytime phone number for verification, and may be edited. Unsigned letters or those to third parties will not be published.
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Quay County Sun
Freedom Communications Inc
Guest column contact for submissions to Editor David Stevens
Local instruction shows how to submit guest columns. Contact Editor David Stevens at 575 799 7022 or via email to propose op ed pieces for the publication. The entry provides the editor name and communication lines.
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David Stevens
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Freedom.com
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