Military construction funds bolster New Mexico bases
U S Senator Pete Domenici announced Senate approval of nearly 100 million dollars for military construction and housing at White Sands Missile Range Holloman and Cannon Air Force Bases. The FY2005 bill funded 64 million for WSMR 26.1 million for Holloman and 9.5 million for Cannon plus 31 million for 156 family housing units and 33 million for an Electromagnetic Vulnerability Assessment Facility at White Sands. The measure totals 99.6 million for New Mexico projects and includes design work on US 54 underpasses linking Fort Bliss with Holloman.
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Editorial Stays Course on DWI Law Reforms in New Mexico
Gov. Bill Richardson applauds a New Mexico Supreme Court ruling that reinstated higher penalties for repeat DWI offenders and upheld recent DWI legislation. He seeks ignition interlocks and stronger penalties while pursuing treatment and intervention strategies amid growing alcohol issues, likening curbing drunk driving to stopping an avalanche.
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New Mexico Supreme Court
State Court of Appeals
Richardson
Supreme Court
New Mexico
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Dear Editor Remembers Old Records and Tin Pan Alley Night
A readers letter recalls Gary Herron’s groove column and the nostalgia of 78s and LPs. The author lists Benny Goodman, Dinah Shore, Glenn Miller, Ted Weems and others, notes hi fi revival, dances like the Charleston and Shimmy, and quotes a Roycroft anthology line about aging and memory. The piece ends with a supermarket reveal about Heinz Pickles made in Mexico.
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Clyde McCoy
Art Tatum
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Johnny Mercer
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Maurice Rocco
Freddy Slack
Dinah Shore
Bobbie Sherwood
Gene Krupa
Buddy Rich
Bob Crosby
Glen Miller
Tommy Dorsey
Jimmy Dorsey
London
Stan Kenton
Stanley Black
Ted Heath
David Carroll
Carnegie Hall
Rudolph Valentino
George Raft
Readers Write Guidelines for Rio Rancho Observer
The Rio Rancho Observer invites letters and guest opinions from area readers. Submissions may be edited for length and publication guidelines. Include signature, full name, verification address, and day and evening phone numbers. Mail to Our Readers Write Rio Rancho NM 87174 or fax 892-5719 or email observernews at globall net. Questions call 692-8080.
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Rio Rancho University kicks off second eight week session
Rio Rancho Tonight marks the second installment of Rio Rancho University an eight week civic education program. The Sept 9 kickoff drew about 30 students in city hall council chambers with Mayor Owen and others speaking. The course covers city administration IT utilities and more ending with a Nov 4 site visit to Public Safety and a graduation. Contact Ellen Aragon at 896-8748 to join.
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Tribune coach review sparks calls for changes and lawsuits
Reader letters criticize district leadership and coach handling while urging accountability and possible resignations. The push includes threats of lawsuits and demands for apologies from Dr. Cleveland and the athletic department. A separate letter welcomes a Wal-Mart store, arguing location choices affect traffic, access, and tax revenue for Rio Rancho.
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