Youth ChalleNGe Academy extended to 2011 in Roswell
Governor Richardson and officials confirm the Youth ChalleNGe Academy will stay open through at least June 2011 after funding tweaks and a plan to extend operations. The Roswell program, begun in 2001, helps high school dropouts through 22 weeks of discipline, training, and academics earning GEDs and college credits.
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Today in History highlights from April 25 across years
Key events include the 1945 Elbe river meeting sealing Nazi collapse, Waldseemüller naming America in 1507, Pelletier’s 1792 execution, Suez Canal groundbreaking in 1859, U.S. declaration of war on Spain in 1898, and Odell signing the automobile speed limit bill in 1901.
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Elbe River
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Spain
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Benjamin Barker Odell Jr
Army Specialist Byrd in Team Spirit '85 Exercise
Army Specialist 4 Kenneth O Byrd, tank systems mechanic with the 2nd Infantry Division in South Korea, participated in Team Spirit 85 the large joint field training exercise. Byrd is the son of Jimmy and Helen Byrd and his wife Darline is from Roswell New Mexico. Fred B McDonald elected president of Assurance Home board. Other officers Rich Olson Hal Denison Emmalee Knadle. Additional board members include the Rev Harland Birdwell George Fram David Gomez Ralph McIntyre Kathy Runyan Mary Irene Stevens Steve Wisniewski and the Rev Martin Wolf.
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Kenneth O. Byrd
Jimmy Holder
Helen Byrd
Free World
Byrd
South Korea
Darline
Pat House
Joyce Allen
Roswell
Fred B. McDonald
the Assurance Home
Rich Olson
Hal Denison
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Book review Game Change maps Obama run to White House
A critical look at Game Change by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin outlines the inside story of the 2008 campaign. It details interviews with campaign staff and spouses, portraying candidates as flawed real people. The analysis notes dramatic shifts, key moments, and the roles of Obama Clinton McCain and Palin.
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Time Magazine
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Cindy McCain
Elizabeth Edwards
Sarah Palin
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Bill Richardson
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Florida
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Hillary Clinton
U.S. Senate
Sen. Obama
Bill
Jay Miller
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Veterans an Priority in NM 2nd District Advocacy
Representative from New Mexico 2nd District highlights VA advocacy and HVAC service, focusing on veteran mental health. He credits passage of mental health screening language in the National Defense Authorization Act and outlines district outreach and progress on veteran care and support initiatives.
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New Mexico
House Veterans Affairs Committee
HVAC
Kyle Barthel
Kyle
Stewart Friendly Feud With Fox News Sparks Theories
A lighthearted discussion speculates Jon Stewart secretly admires Fox News Channel while blasting its coverage. The essay notes his sharp putdowns of FNC yet frequent viewing, joking he may actually prefer Fox’s lively debates to CNN or MSNBC. Bill O Reilly is cited as a reference point.
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