Ancestor roots surface on Texas Lake LBJ trip
A Texan family recalls Maxwell ancestry from Bluffton and Llano County. Ancestral Isaac Byler Ike Maxwell, founder of Bluffton, Texas, is highlighted through a chamber history book and drought-exposed lake piers. The writer traces origins along Lake LBJ and Granite Shoals with family memories and a roadside history detour.
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Pink Slime Controversy Sparks Media Outcry and Cynicism
Cowboy poet Baxter Black critiques the pink slime debate, lampooning media sensationalism and public reaction. He argues ammonia-treated lean beef additives mislead consumers while noting greenhouse gas facts and the tendency for headlines to fade as trends shift.
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Guest columnist contact for editor David Stevens
Reader submissions for guest columns are invited with contact details for Editor David Stevens. Reach him at 575 799 7022 or via email to submit opinions.
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Quay County Sun Editorial Statement
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Governor Martinez's Grandfather Confirmed U.S. Citizen
The AP confirmed Susana Martinez's paternal grandfather Adolfo R. Martinez was admitted as a permanent resident in 1918 and became a U.S. citizen in 1942. He drove a cab in El Paso and died in 1976. The report notes limited family contact and that the governor downplayed any significance of this history.
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New Mexico Democrats and Representative Contact Details
New Mexico lawmakers Sen Jeff Bingaman and Sen Tom Udall list Washington and local office phone numbers. Representative Ben Lujan and New Mexico offices provide district contact lines and a web address. The page compiles official contact options for constituents seeking assistance or information.
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