The Q nickname debate in Albuquerque and beyond
Gary Herron muses on local shorthand for places and venues in Albuquerque and nearby towns, debating why The Q sticks for Albuquerque and how other nicknames like The Pit and Isotopes Park fit into regional jargon. He cites examples from sports culture and school bans on shortcuts to consistent slang usage.
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Albuquerque
Marty Chavez
Syracuse University
New York
Marty
Jim Rome
Omaha
Atlanta
Buffalo
Rochester
N.Y
Rio Rancho
University Arena
Isotopes Park
New York City
Big Apple
Detroit
Motown
Q Isotopes
Q Thunderbirds
The
Lobos
Marvin Gaye
Aretha Franklin
Four Tops
al Green
Commutation Plea After Libby Conviction Sparks Outcry
Editor argues Bush should set precedent by commuting all perjury and obstruction sentences and extend clemency to federal felons. Claims act is a bargaining ploy to silence disclosures about the Plame outing and accuses the President of above law behavior.
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Scooter Libby
Bush
Scooty Boy
Plame
Libby
Ms. Plame
C. Robert Missing
Rlo Rancho
Rio Rancho Citizens Air Local Battles and Budget Concerns
Readers discuss random drug testing for students and adults in school and city roles. They question leadership, call for accountability on a Sandoval broadband project approved funds, noise complaints near Crazy Croc's Tavern, and critique school board actions. Multiple letters urge cautious civic engagement and transparency.
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Andy Sweet
Observer
RAHS
Rio Rancho
Sandoval County
Crazy Croc’s
Unser Boulevard
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Observer
Canmberts
Pre-K tax critique cites Arizona results for New Mexico
Stephan Foro of the Rio Grande Foundation argues against expanding universal all day Pre-K in New Mexico, citing Arizona data showing short term gains that fade by fifth grade and suggesting tax credits and school choice as better options. He warns funding more schooling may sustain only government jobs and the status quo.
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New Mexico
Arizona
Phoenix
Janet Napolitano
Goldwater Institute
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Stephan Foro
The
Rio Grande Foundation
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Nelly
Old Nelly
R Squared
Gary Herron
Gary
Jackson
City Hall
City of
Chamisa Hills
Delma Petrullo
Mike Williams
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Rabin
Sandoval
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Lisa Cour
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