Endorsement Sparks GOP Race in 2nd District Amid Residency Debate
The race for the Republican nomination to replace retiring Rep. Joe Skeen in New Mexico's 2nd District heats up as Ed Tinsley faces Phelps Anderson and Steve Pearce. Skeen backs Tinsley but critics cite Tinsley residency in Albuquerque and business ties, sparking doubts about his fit and electability against the Democratic contender in November.
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Roswell
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Lincoln County
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John Arthur Smith
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Las Cruces
Ruben Smith
New Mexico
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Capitan
Albuquerque
Albuquerque Academy
Las Lunas
David King
Peace and Freedom Letter Expressing Hope for End to War
A heartfelt letter to the editor laments the world of conflict and grief, urging peace and unity. The writer believes freedom is linked to harmony, noting lives ruined by loved ones lost and expressing hope that peace would end fear.
Hagerman All Sports Banquet Honors Local Athletes
At Hagerman High School the All Sports Banquet recognized Wesley Pilley and Tony Garcia with Golden Helmet awards. Wesley Pilley. Letty Rodriguez and Nelda Miles received Golden Hoop honors. Roswell High School’s Daniel M. Aguilar and Sherri Graves named April teenagers of the month by the Roswell Elks Lodge. David Lucero, a Honda seventh grader, won the annual spelling bee beating 121 peers.
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Tony Garcia
Letty Rodriguez
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Sherri Graves
Roswell High School
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Candy Man Buffett to Leave New Mexico Legislature
Albuquerque candy maker Rep. George Buffett announces retirement after 12 terms, criticizing Democrats and GOP leaders. He laments mean politics, cites floor debate delays, supports in plant training funding, and continues publishing Buffett's Bullets to reach 9,500 readers.
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Senate
Manny Aragon
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Hughes Resigns White House Post for Family Priorities
Karen Hughes leaves her White House role as counselor to the president to return to Texas with husband and son Robert, citing deep family values. The move is framed as an investment in a child's life and a contrast to Washington culture, reflecting Hughes’ focus on her son over political ascent.
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Hughes
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This Day In History Highlights Key Global Events
On this date James Monroe born 1758 in Virginia. Maryland ratified the constitution 1788. Mutiny on the Bounty 1789. Mussolini executed 1945 with Clara Petacci. Kon-Tiki expedition 1947. Nixon tour of Latin America 1958. De Gaulle 1969. Chernobyl disaster announced 1986. Alpha Airlines incident 1988.
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Clara Petacci
Peru
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Pat
Latin America
Lima
Caracas
Venezuela
Charles de Gaulle
Soviet Union
Chernobyl
Alpha Airlines
Hilo
Hon
Ortiz and Pino Families Unite in Galisteo Basin
The Galisteo Basin south of Santa Fe features rugged hogbacks, a rich Pueblo and Spanish history, and Juan Ortiz’s 1880s dominion. He built wealth through freight hauling, credit, and local leadership, uniting Ortiz and Pino power to shape Galisteo’s economy, church, and community.
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