Editorial on Preserving New Mexico Voter Turnout
After last week's general election New Mexico voters showed high turnout 79 percent far above the national rate. The piece argues state and county governments must add voting machines or split large precincts to prevent long lines and late results in growing counties like Sandoval and emphasizes urgent action to maintain turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
State Election Bureau
Sandoval
Bernalillo
Rio Rancho
Budget debt trap deepens as interest drains federal funds
The national debt rises toward 2.8 trillion by 1993 with annual interest near 200 billion, squeezing spending on aircraft carriers, stamps, and Social Security. Analysts warn of a fiscal straitjacket under Gramm Rudman while Bush frames a flexible freeze but omits具体 cuts.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Treasury
Congressional Budget Office
CBO
George Bush
Congress
Bush
The Mustard Sandwich and John Montagu’s Legacy
A nostalgic reflection links John Montagu the 4th Earl of Sandwich to the invention of the sandwich and traces how mustard sandwiches shaped childhood lunches. The piece blends anecdote and history, noting Montagu’s controversial life and the enduring appeal of sandwiches from mustard to mayo variants.
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John Montagu
John
Earl of
Sandwich
Encyclopedia Americana
England
Mom
State finance rosy but warns of drops in energy revenue
New Mexico officials say recurring revenues will rise about 3.9 percent to a projected 1.708 billion for the next fiscal year, with a required 20 million set to maintain Medicaid and other services. Growth in sales and income taxes offsets declines in energy-related revenues, while forecasts anticipate modest employment gains and a shift in oil and gas price outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoppin
Gov. Carruthers
Department of Finance and Administration
Willard Lewis
Legislative Finance Committee
Albuquerque
LPC
Lewis
Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Review Committee
Gail Reese
Lewis/Reese
New Mexico
White House of Congress
Federal Reserve
Sidewalk survey asks public if PSNM should raise rates
The Observer invites readers to weigh in on whether Public Service Company of New Mexico customers should bear higher rates to cover Palo Verde plant losses. Respondents from Rio Rancho express opposition, saying they did not ask for the extra electric and rates are already high.
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Rio Rancho
Wick Communications Co
Arizona
Public Service Company of
New Mexico
Palo Verde
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Rio Rancho Observer
Arizona Corporation
Michael Ryan Shannon Eubanks
Sharon Ely
Barbara Sawtelle Carrier
Nelson Margo Cowen
NMBA
Hig Rancho DR. S
Observer
The
Bea Ty
Tater
Jay
Tharitger
the Capitol
Santa Fef
Idewalkurvey
Ron Winters
Ris’ Rancho
Mildred’ van Wagner
Robert Wolfe
Alfred Barbato
Pete Falco
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