Editorial Opinion Surplus: there is no surplus
The piece argues there is no surplus as the government borrows from Social Security to fund current spending. It urges using any surplus to pay down the federal debt, block tax cuts until Social Security funds are restored, and criticizes claims of a true surplus while acknowledging debt costs. It cites Clinton remarks and the 1999 budget outline.
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Neil Armstrong
Hong Kong Votes Uphold Pro Democracy Amid Pressure
In a torrential downpour record turnout yielded 70 percent for pro democracy candidates in Hong Kong's LegCo elections. Voters pressed Beijing to honor the one country two systems pledge and defend home rule and political rights granted before 1997, signaling a challenge to China's autocratic governance and urging Clinton’s human rights focus during Beijing visit.
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China
Beijing
Legislative Council
Communist Party
Clinton
The company we keep in Santa Fe bistro tale
A Santa Fe afternoon trip to pick up a rebuilt car leads to a casual lunch with family and a celebrity sighting. Kathy Bates is spotted in a local cafe, prompting reflections on how ordinary moments reveal extraordinary stories as the author notes three memorable people met recently including Aimee Romero, a rising Rio Rancho High senior.
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Cerrillos
Santa Fe
Kathy Bates
Molly Brown
Aime’e Romero
Rio Rancho High School
Key Club
West Side Story Lives Through Quiet Courage
Aimee, Rheanna, and Michael illuminate resilience in everyday life. Aimee galvanizes peers into civic projects aiding disabled children and seniors, while Rheanna, a multiple surgeries survivor, inspires younger patients to face amputation with hope. Michael crafts stained glass after surviving a liver transplant, turning adversity into art and light.
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Rheanna Francis
Sarah Natale
Michael Natale
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Third Annual Sun day event in Riverside Park overlooked
Our Readers Dear Editor complains that The Observer did not cover the River's Edge II and If Homeowner's Association third annual Sunday event in Riverside Park. Fred Salzman, president, notes sponsors and 1,200 newsletter recipients rely on coverage and asks for a full-page feature next time.
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Fred Salzman
Shopper cards critique in May letter to editor
In the May 29 issue a reader agrees with Dale Berlin opposing shopper cards from Farr's and Smith's. The letter argues the cards mislead customers into thinking they save money while prices are higher across the store.
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Farr
Price Comparison Faults at Local Grocers
George Pierce claims non sale items in Furrs or Smiths are priced higher than at Albertsons or Jewel Osco. He asserts price hikes across stores to lure cardholders, alleging store authorization is needed to access advertised sale prices. He prefers Albertsons or Jewel Osco for consistent sale pricing.
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Dear Editor Letter Supports Grocery Shopper View
A reader affirms the May issue letter titled Lucky in The Observer. The correspondent agrees with the point that people shopping for life’s necessities at grocery stores should be considered thoughtfully in letters page discussions.
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Lucky
Rio Rancho Action Line yields varied citizen comments
Readers call in to The Observer survey line and email to share views on police funding, city governance, and local issues. Comments urge better pay for public safety, question tax incentives, defend local officials, discuss education, and critique programs while noting a poll showing 62 percent yes on eliminating revenue services and 38 percent no. The week’s question asks if Teen Court effectively prevents juvenile crime.
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Evenue Services Department
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