Swickard says the problem is us and the politics of promise
Dr. Michael Swickard argues in a long-form critique that voters and politicians fuel a system that prioritizes short term money grabs over sustainable policy. He warns of rising entitlement, national resource theft, and a looming financial collapse akin to Greece, urging accountability and change.
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Santa Fe tension over capital location and dinner clash
The piece notes long running Santa Fe versus Albuquerque tension as state offices grow toward Albuquerque and contemplates moving the capital. It details a heated floor exchange between Rep. Egolf and Rep. Rehm at a Santa Fe dinner, mentions a legislator’s possible prior knowledge, and recalls past volatile legislative moments including chair throwers and punches. The author seeks help identifying a historical figure known as Diamond Tooth Miller who allegedly killed a state Supreme Court chief justice at La Fonda Hotel long ago.
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Broadcaster defends ethics amid candidate forum dispute
Ed Smith, president of Edit House Productions, defends his 30 years in broadcasting and Rio Rancho Public Access TV contract as he rejects claims of unethical conduct over livestreaming a February Candidate Forum. He notes BioVision lacks remote multi camera capacity and offers a playable DVD instead.
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Line of credit suits seasonal businesses like Gourmet Specialties
Steve and Tracy Kirkpatrick, longtime Albuquerque operators of Gourmet Specialties Southwest, use a bank line of credit to fund fall inventory and 17 seasonal kiosks in New Mexico and West Texas. They repay by Jan 15, basing orders on store projections and forecasts. Banks view them as good credit risks, with job creation from full and part time staff.
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