Thanksgiving cockroaches invade homes and offer prevention tips
Cockroaches enter homes behind appliances and in damp areas and breed quickly. To prevent infestations during Thanksgiving, eliminate water sources, dispose of garbage properly, remove clutter and harborages, and bag leftovers to keep roaches away well past the holiday. Troy Mathews of Truly Nolen notes cockroach allergens can trigger rashes and asthma attacks.
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United States
Troy Mathews
Truly Nolen
Rio Rancho
Truly Nolen of
America
U.S
Local shopping sustains economy says Indie Impact study
Civic Economics argues independent businesses create a virtuous local spending cycle boosting jobs, tax revenue, district investment, and nonprofit support. A 2002 Barnstable study shows big boxes use more public services than they pay in, while small downtown stores generate surplus. New Mexico groups echo these findings to promote local wealth.
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Barnstable, Mass
Tischler and Associates
Barnstable
New Mexico
Rio Rancho council debate over charter amendment and costs
A guest editorial criticizes Councilors Wilkins and Scott for blocking residents from voting on charter amendments tied to a $50,000 taxpayer cost. The piece urges adherence to law, calls for December 9 discussion, and cites TEA Party and constitutional arguments. It ends by recommending readings from John Locke to better understand governance.
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Wilkins
Scott
Scott and Wilkins
Rio Rancho
Scott and
John Locke
Observer
Mandela and veteran homelessness call to action in Albuquerque
Roy Slezak cites Albuquerque voluntary work program as lacking reach for the "Invisible People" and urges mayors governors and Congress to adopt a stronger Phoenix model to help veterans on the street. He emphasizes human compassion and awareness when meeting homeless individuals, recalling Nelson Mandela's quote and his own Rio Rancho council experience.
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Albuquerque
Congress
Phoenix
Nelson Mandela
Roy Slezak
Rio Rancho
City of Vision
Grand Canyon
Santa Fe National Forest offers Christmas tree permits
Permits to cut your own Christmas tree in SFNF go on sale Monday at forest headquarters and ranger district offices with select vendors. Fourth graders can get a free permit via the Every Kid in a Park program by presenting a valid pass. Permits cost 10 dollars and include a tree tag map and harvesting guidelines.
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Santa Fe National Forest
SFNF
Forest Headquarters
Ranger District
White House
Kidinapark.gov
Forest
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