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Newspaper
Quay County Sun
Location
Tucumcari, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 2013
Page
6
Karl Terry reflects on decades of battling Johnson Grass and burrs across Texas and New Mexico farmland and yards. He recalls drought, rainfall, and aging tools shaping a long fight where weeds regrow quickly and motivation wanes. He notes shared family history and the stubbornness of invasive plants.
Baxter Black reflects on how Labor Day evolved from a farmer and ranching based observance to a modern industrial work cycle. He contrasts past haying by hand with today’s mechanized farming and recalls fence building, bracero era labor, and shifts in dairy chores. He notes advances in equipment and processes, the impact on teen labor, and ends with contact details.
An opinion page policy item states unsigned editorials reflect the Clovis Media Inc. editorial board led by Publisher Ray Sullivan and Editor David Stevens. It also outlines letters to the editor must be on public interest topics, limit 300 words, and provide contact methods via email or phone.
Readers are invited to submit guest columns to Editor David Stevens. Contact him at 763 6991 or via email at dstevens pntonline.com for submission guidance and scheduling.
The Quay County Sun staff emphasize civic responsibility and freedom as essential gifts of life. Publisher Ray Sullivan and Editor David Stevens reaffirm the newspaper’s mission to give voice to all readers and uphold journalistic duties.
A viewpoint column argues that government should not decide marriage for couples and criticizes Curry County Clerk Rose Riley for delaying same sex licenses. It notes court actions, court rulings on DOMA, and contrasts religious perspectives while urging individual choice over state sanction.
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