Question of the week on year round schools in New Mexico
The Observer asks readers how they feel about year round schools. Responses note concerns about vacation time and long-range plans, while others see potential benefits for students and teacher ratios. Local resident Anthony Grisanti from Rio Rancho advocates for the idea if it helps schools.
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New Mexico
Rio Rancho
Wick Communications Co
Arizonz Corporation
Rio Rancho Blvd
Berpalilla
Editorial urges action to curb illegal dumping
The piece argues illegal dumping on private property and city roads harms health and landscapes, urging residents to change attitudes, report incidents, and work with authorities to keep cities clean and prevent waste from entering backyards. It notes the problem is nationwide and persistent and emphasizes shared responsibility.
Guard service and Quayle background questions
An editorial argues National Guard use in a border drug interdiction program shows guardsmen have a legitimate defense role. It revisits Dan Quayle’s 1969 Indiana National Guard slot and questions of influence, while defending the Guard’s mission and honoring those who serve.
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Danny Quayle
Vietnam
Dan Quayle
Indiana
George Bush
National Guard
Bush
Quayle
Indiana National Guard
Republican Party
Peace Corps
VISTA
Guard
Deming duck races drew cheers but ducks faced hard luck
A reader recounts the Deming annual duck races sponsored by the New Mexico American Physical Therapists Association. Ducks endured heat and rough handling, while owners collected prizes and spectators cheered. One duck, Proper Duck-omientation, stalled and finished last amid taunts, then escaped via a kind donor. The piece ends with a call for reader courtesy toward the racing ducks.
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Deming
St. Joseph's Hospital
Albuquerque
New Mexico
American Physical Therapists Association
NM Supreme Court draws the line on line item vetoes
New Mexico Supreme Court issued an Aug 2 opinion upholding 11 of 12 line item vetoes by Gov. Carruthers while underscoring that the executive must control program selection. The case hinges on the line between legislative intent and executive implementation. The $50,000 for inmate training remains disputed, as the court allows keeping the amount but warns against preserving only intent without proper monitoring.
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State Supreme Court
Carruthers
Rep
Max Coll
Sen
Ben Altamirano
New Mexico
United States
Reagan
New Mexico Supreme Court
Eye
Lego
Supreme Court
New Mexico Center For Women
Caruthers
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Sharon Ely
Barbara Sawtelle
Carrie C. Nelson
Margo Cowen
W.M.P.A
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Oliver Duck
By Theresa Myers
NM Supreme Court
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