New Mexico AG Promotes Family-Centric Consumer Protections
Hector Balderas outlines a reform of the consumer protection bureaucracy in New Mexico emphasizing a family centered model. The program offers free workshops on financial literacy and safe online practices while targeting deceptive business practices. He cites restitution and penalties totaling millions and aims to empower families against powerful corporations. Balderas notes advocacy and integrated services to help vulnerable communities stay safe and prosper.
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New Mexico
New Mexico and U.S. manufacturing’s evolving future
Brad Crowson of WESST argues that post NAFTA and tech advances curb factory jobs and shift growth to service and construction sectors. He advocates retraining and education to fill new opportunities, citing modest manufacturing gains since 2009 and outlining resources from the mikerone WORKS Foundation.
Letters from PAGE A4 attack on city’s economy and leadership
Ruthie Castellon of Rio Rancho criticizes Wilkins for subsidies and lost revenue, saying the city was harmed by his leadership and lack of exit strategy. She urges solutions over complaints and warns him to move along.
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Wilkins
Notable Presidents and the Call for Action in Politics
Abridged commentary compares Donald Trump to Lincoln Jefferson and warns press hostility. The author argues for decisive leadership to revive jobs and the economy, urging readers to watch how Trump uses presidential power. Email and book promotion included.
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Jefferson
Donald Trump
Lincoln
Demean from Rio Rancho council over governance clash
The piece criticizes former councilor Lonnie Clayton for presiding during 2012 to 2016 and an earlier 2003 term. It defends the shift to a citizens’ utility board after Mr. Scott left, praising democracy and majority rule while calling for Scott to retire. It labels Scott as inessential, distant, and out of step with current leaders.
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Utility Commission
Citizens’ Utility Board
Everett
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Alonzo “Lonnie” Clayton
Rio Rancho
Unitarian Universalist Westside marks 20th anniversary
The Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation in Rio Rancho celebrates two decades with praise from Rev. Nancy Hitt and members. Founding charter signed in 1996, bought building at 1650 Abrazo Road in 1999. The church promotes dignity, justice, and community service including drives, youth groups, and upcoming children’s peace camp.
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Unitarian Universalist
Westside
Rio Rancho
Nancy Hitt
Abrazo Road
Janet Bellamy
Late flu shots urged as cold season peaks
New Mexico Department of Health urges residents not to delay flu vaccination as colder weather spreads illness. A yearly vaccine remains the best protection for everyone six months and older, with many pharmacies offering walk in service and no appointment needed. For clinics call the Immunization Hotline at 866 681 5872 or visit rmhealth org about flu vaccination in New Mexico.
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WESST
Rio Rancho
New Mexico
Wesst. Org
Dana Sanford
UU Westside
Melinda Lewis
New Mexico Department of Health
Rmhealth.org
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