Doomsday in Space Doomsday in Space
Editorial warns of cosmic threats from asteroids and comets. It notes Shoemaker Levy 9’s Jupiter impact, historic Earth events, and a NASA backed plan to survey and map 2000 near Earth asteroids with six telescopes costing about 15 million dollars per year shared internationally. It suggests warning systems and even nuclear options to divert threats.
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Earth
Humanity
Mexico
Yucatan Peninsula
Siberia
Siz
Rhode Island
NASA
Congress
Solar
SOSUS: Retire or repurpose vast Cold War undersea network
The Sound Surveillance System built to track ships is proposed for peacetime uses such as whale tracking illegal fishing and earthquake monitoring. Critics warn the plan is costly and misaligned with the system’s original design, arguing the risk of waste outweighs benefits.
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Navy
James Watkins
SOSUS
Three Weeks Alone Ends With Cubs Fan Remorse
A man recounts three weeks solo at home while his wife and kids visit Denver. He fills days with golf, poker, and TV, longs for companionship, misses milestones like his son’s birthday, and laments not photographing his family enough while savoring memories of his kids and a Chicago Cubs loyalty.
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Alex
Caitlin
Denver
Tate
Pat Sajack
Yanna White
Dave
Dan
Cord
Alan
Valle Grande
Mike
Ieven
Albuquerque Dukes
Myron Noodleman
Duke
Colorado Rockies
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Robert Gordon
Link Wray
New Mexico Press Association
Atrisco Elementary
Readers Write Letters about APS Rio Rancho food service and zoning
The letter discusses removal and equipment ownership over $30,000 with more than $200,000 left in five kitchens, arguing district regulations and staff responsibility. It urges RRPS to maintain meals via private contractor Canteen of Central New Mexico and deflects APS blame. A second letter questions zoning changes from SU special use casitas to townhouse lots and seeks clearer builder information surrounding Casitas at High Resort development.
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Food Service
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Elaine Keaton
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High Resort
Action Line items from The Observer reader comments
The Observer’s Action Line records reader remarks on issues and policy. Call NEWS-Net at 867-4700 ext 2003 to share criticisms suggestions or concerns with anonymity possible and edits for space noted.
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Community concerns and local notices from Rio Rancho
Readers complain about trash from AMREP in North Hills and windblown litter. A New Mexico resident from Albuquerque questions local hiring of teachers and drainage issues near Golf Course Road. Community groups seek support for Westside Boys and Girls Club and afternoon seniors activities at the senior center.
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North Hills
AMREP
Golf Course
Westside Boys and Girls Club
Dave Bliss
Opinion survey on Albuquerque schools and tax breaks
Opinion survey questions ask if APS district was justified in taking cafeteria supplies from Rio Rancho schools and whether industrial revenue bonds should funnel tax money to school districts. A response option notes Yea 25 percent and provides a News-Net line for participation.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
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