Roosevelt County War Memorial gains dedication on Portales square
Karl Terry reports on the Roosevelt County War Memorial dedication in Portales. The piece honors veterans who served and especially those who faced Bataan and the Death March, noting 18 of 96 war dead from Roosevelt County tied to Bataan, with 35 survivors. Alvin Fails of Clovis is the sole living Bataan survivor named on the plaque. The author emphasizes educating future generations about these sacrifices.
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Roosevelt County War Memorial
Portales
Armed Services
Philippines
Bataan
Roosevelt County
New Mexico
515Th New Mexico National Guard
200Th Coast Artillery
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Clovis
Mr. Fails
Price of beef sparks cattleman thoughts on tech and value
Baxter Black argues that advances in agricultural technology keep food cheap relative to other costs and notes beef prices may rise to reflect true value. He contrasts consumer views with the complex science behind crops and livestock, and warns high corn prices could threaten the industry.
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Bill
Alabama
Cinderella
Mars
Opinion page policy and letter guidelines
Editorial content on the page is unsigned to reflect the newspaper owners and their corporate stance. Letters to the editor must be on general interest topics, typed, double spaced, and under 300 words, signed with author city and daytime phone for verification. Unsigned or third party letters will not be published.
Guest Column Submission Contact Info
Reader note inviting guest column submissions directs contact to Editor David Stevens at 575 799 7022 or via email david stevens link.freedom.com for arrangements.
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David Stevens
david_stevens
Freedom.com
Quay County Sun Mission and Contact Note
The Quay County Sun describes its purpose and values, emphasizing freedom of expression and responsibility to ensure it for all readers. It notes its Clovis/ Tucumcari address and printer origins under Clovis Media Inc.
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Karl Terry
The
Quay County Sun
Clovis Media Inc
Karlterry
Yucca.net
Viewpoint: candidates push to repeal driver license law
The piece argues Angie Spears and Pat Woods focus on overturning the law granting driver licenses to undocumented immigrants rather than addressing poverty literacy water shortages or education. It questions the sincerity and priorities of state leadership and calls for tackling larger national immigration policy reform.
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Senate
Angie Spears
Pat Woods
District 7
New Mexico
America
Spears
Woods
United States
U.S
New Mexico Delegation Contact Numbers
The New Mexico delegation lists Washington offices for Sen. Bingaman and Sen. Udall with main lines in Washington and state offices in Albuquerque. Representative Ben Lujan also provides Washington and New Mexico contact numbers for constituent services.
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Jeff Bingaman
Democrat
Washington
New Mexico
Bingaman
Senate
Tom Udall
Albuquerque
Ben Lujan
Aujan
House
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