Local Students Win Big in Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest
Suzanne Lawing 11 of Farmington won Best of Show for a water color of an American wigeon in the 2002 Federal Junior Duck Stamp contest with 1100 plus entries. New Mexico participants from 55 schools competed. Fort Sumner High's Stephanie Collasco took first place, Gateway Christian's Logan Pack second, and Berrendo Elementary's Elizabeth Fresquez third. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge coordinates the program locally.
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Logan Pack
Gateway Christian School
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Berrendo
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Memory of Chief Jones and a grateful student
A reader recalls meeting Fire Chief Louis Jones in Roswell and apologizing for a freshman-year mistake. The writer describes the chief as protective and compares him to Superman, expressing lasting respect and sorrow.
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Hispanics’ political leanings cited in looking at 2002 races
Analysts note Hispanics traditionally favor Democrats but show signs of reexamining positions as Republicans gain ground in Texas and Florida. The piece recalls past support levels, differences among Cuban and Mexican Americans, and the potential impact of presidential outreach on Latino voters.
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George W. Bush
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Larry Gonzales
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English learning and immigrant language fears echo historical trends
Roger Hernandez argues that fears over immigrants not learning English are overstated, noting past waves of immigrants did learn English over time. He asserts the English-only push reflects alarm over a nonproblem and hints at hostility to Spanish speakers.
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Prodigy-Net
King Features Syndicate Inc
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