Colorful New Mexico legislators chronicled in columnist tribute
A Santa Fe columnist recalls notable NM lawmakers from early days to the modern era. Louise Coe, first woman in the state Senate and president pro tem, figures prominently, alongside colorful figures like Toots Green, Smiley Gallegos, Lucky Varela, Les Houston, Manny Aragon, and Tom Benavides known for bold stances, quirks, and political shifts. The piece blends anecdotes of leadership, party changes, and late night maneuvers, ending with contact details for the columnist.
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Santa FE
Louise Coe
State
Senate
Coe
Lincoln County
George
Frank Coe
Billy the Kid
Wilber Coe
Ruidoso
Wilbur
Tweeti Blancett
San Juan County
Tweets
Lucky
Luciano Varela
Varela
Les Houston
Houston
Manny Aragon
Tom Benavides
Albuquerque
South Valley
Benavides County
Tom
House
Democratic Party
Green Party
Republican Party
Spain
Benavides
Jay Miller
la Tusa
Capitol
Hotmail
Family influence in Congress draws ethics glare
The Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington report found 82 members of Congress used relatives in offices campaigns or PACs. Highlights include Rep Alice Hastings paying a girlfriend staffer about 160000 annually and Rep Jerry Lewis paying his wife staffer 512000 between 2007 and 2010.
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Citizens For Responsibility and Ethics
Washington
Congress
Alice Hastings
D-Fla
Jerry Lewis
R-Calif
Ron
Paul
Texas
William Lacy Clay
Clay
Michelle Clay
Russ Carnahan
Carnahan
Robin Carnahan
U.S. Senate
Gallup
Obama Russia talks spark debate over second term flexibility
The incident during a Seoul meeting with Dmitry Medvedev fuels GOP concerns about Obama’s potential power in a second term. Critics warn of moves toward single payer health care and sweeping shifts in energy policy should a Democrat majority persist.
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Obama
Dmitry Medvedev
Seoul
South Korea
Medvedev
Vladimir Putin
Morris
Bush 43
U.S
Doonesbury Dear Doctor K Dental Advice on Brushing
The reader is advised to brush teeth at least twice daily to control plaque which causes decay and gum disease. Bacteria, including Streptococcus mutans, inhabit the mouth, with more bacteria than humans on Earth. Regular brushing is emphasized over gadgets.
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Doctor K
Reader
Earth
Sixteen Mountain View Middle students shine at ENMU contest
In Portales the 1986-87 Southeastern New Mexico Music Educators Association Solo and Ensemble contest saw sixteen Mountain View Middle School students perform two solos and two ensembles. results list Division I solos Dawn McQuiston Christi Willis clarinet. Division I ensemble Dawn McQuiston Lana Payne clarinet duet. Division II solos Georgia Gamboa Jessie Trujillo Kelly Gibbs Kristy Gross Margaret Herbain Jennifer Johnson Kevin Lipe Noel Wagner. Division II ensemble Rebecca Aragon Mike Martinez Melissa Staples coronet trio.
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Mountain View Middle School
Southeastern New Mexico Music Educators Association
Eastern New Mexico University At
Portales
Dawn McQuiston
Christi Willis
Lana Payne
Georgia Gamboa
Jessie Trujillo
Kelly Gibbs
Kristy Gross
Margaret Herbain
Jennifer Johnson
Kevin Lipe
Noel Wagner
Rebecca Aragon
Mike Martinez
Mellissaunt Staples
Moneta View
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Bill Clinton
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Cal
Thomas
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Iana Gram
Las
Hullo
Dr. K
United Media Syndicate
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