Editorial Opinion A travesty and community spirit clash
The county attorney and legal department must answer after the Cory Fine case was dismissed. The piece denounces six months of prosecution, media scrutiny, and humiliation, urging accountability and compensation. It shifts to a holiday Community Spirit column praising local efforts, Santa elves, and donations, urging ongoing food and fund drives.
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Justice Dept Warns Doctors on Price Fixing at AMA Meeting
The Justice Department raised alarms about anti-competitive practices in medicine during the American Medical Association gathering in Washington. Assistant Attorney General Charles R. Rule said criminal probes are under way into price-fixing claims by obstetricians in Savannah, dentists in Tucson, and allergists in Boston, urging physicians to heed a “friendly warning.”
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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Hums Echo Hope And Holiday Spirit
A reader reflects on using the Christmas carol God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen as an unexpected affirmations tool. Humming the tune boosts mood, sparks ideas, and spreads a festive mindset at work. The writer suggests continuing the habit beyond Christmas to maintain holiday spirit year round.
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Voter poll shows Stratton, Schultz ratings split in NM
KOAT Zia poll of 511 New Mexico voters finds 5 percent excellent, 34 good, 33 fair, 4 poor, and 20 undecided on Attorney General Hal Stratton. Demographics skew undecided to women and older residents. Schultz fares worse overall but hints at gubernatorial ambitions. Political futures and local office roles contrasted.
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Question of the Week prompts Christmas gift wish for readers
The Observer invites readers to share their Christmas gift wishes in a question of the week, asking what Santa Claus should bring. It directs those with ideas to contact the news department at 892-8080 for a Sidewalk Survey feature.
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Santa, Skateboards, and a Winning Sweepstakes Dream
Readable fragments show Rio Rancho wishing for a winning sweepstakes ticket and good health for family. McGraf hopes for prosperity while Casey Chapman asks for a larger mouth to bite crime, and another skateboard as a wish from Santa.
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