Reading Habit Gauges Poll Shows Wide Gaps In Book Use
A 2000s AP poll finds 27 percent read no books in the past year while the typical person reads four and the usual number is seven. The author records broad personal reading, favoring non fiction sports books and biographies over fiction, with lifelong memories of libraries and school reading contests.
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Local Officials Contact List For New Mexico Officials
A compiled roll of government contacts includes Governor Richardson and U S Senators Bingaman and Domenici with Albuquerque and Santa Fe offices, U S Representatives Udall and Wilson, state senators Carraro Komadina Ryan Lovejoy and representatives Powdrell Culbert Swisstack Youngberg and local council members Balmer Patrullo Naranjo Salzman and Commissioner Leonard. It provides street addresses phone numbers and home and office details for many officials and staff.
Rio Rancho Rants Show Local Grievances And Calls For Action
A collection of reader letters covers Rio Rancho issues from bus driver safety and school bond opposition to CableOne service complaints and cable competition. Writers urge political boldness from Dr. Cleveland, praise Frank Zappa High School naming, defend motorcycle rights, and condemn local media bias and select civic topics.
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Rants and Raves Reader Open Forum at The Observer
The Observer invites reader opinions on public issues via mail email or phone. Submissions are anonymous may be edited or removed and do not reflect staff or ownership views. Keep comments brief courteous and relevant.
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Media figures under fire over Caitlin Upton incident
Ned Cantwell defends everyday media workers in New Mexico towns while condemning harsh coverage of Caitlin Upton. He contrasts blunt critiques from CNN and MSNBC hosts with supportive voices like Gretchen Carlson and calls for fair treatment of the teen who erred on stage. He invites reader responses at necantwell beyondbb.com.
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New Mexico
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South Carolina
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Robin and Company
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