August dates mark milestones and memories in New Mexico
The piece recalls August events tied to New Mexico history from Onate’s arrival and Pueblo uprisings to Kearny’s 1846 occupation, nuclear bombs, and Smokey Bear’s 1944 adoption, ending with a note on war’s end and ongoing caution about nuclear weapons.
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New Mexico
Kearny
Little Boy
Fat Man
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
United States
Pacific
Los Alamos
Tinian
Marianas
Guam
Saipan
Japan
National Guard
High Command
Tokyo
Washington, D.C
Iwo Jima
Times Square
Las Cruces
Smokey Bear
Smokey
West Coast
Jay Miller
la Tusa
Santa Fe
Hotmail
Bipartisan call to cut unnecessary defense spending
Republicans push voters to consider slashing defense waste as Gates aims to trim civilian and contractor costs and close the Joint Forces Command. Virginia leaders weigh impacts, while BRAC-like reform is proposed to curb bloated military spending without sacrificing security.
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Obama
Robert Gates
George W. Bush
Gates
Joint Forces Command
Norfolk
Washington Post
Virginia
Sena
James Webb
Virginia Democrat
Bob McDonnell
Pentagon
Washington
Congress
Social Security reform calls for decisive steps now
Editorial argues Social Security faces long term insolvency with deficits widening through 2015 and a projected 2037 trust fund depletion. Proposes raising full benefits age, targeting aid to the needy, cutting benefits for the wealthiest, and boosting private retirement savings via automatic IRA enrollment.
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Social Security
Nicola Moore
Heritage Foundation
Cato Institute
Jagadeesh Gokhale
Moore
Gokhale
U.S. Senate
Jeff Bingaman
D-N.m
Understanding multiple sclerosis and holistic options
The article explains MS as an autoimmune disorder affecting nerve myelin with variable symptoms. Treatments include corticosteroids, glatiramer, interferons, physical therapy, rest, heat avoidance, proper nutrition, and mental health support. Some herbal ideas like omega-3s and bromelain are mentioned as long shots. always consult a physician before trying them.
Roswell Library Names Donna Clowens Artist of the Month
Donna Elizabeth Clowens, a Roswell native who lived in Missouri Arkansas and Oklahoma, is July Artist of the Month at Roswell Public Library. She began painting seriously in 1983, has won several local awards, and is active in the Roswell Fine Arts League. Airman Michael S. Kruc has been assigned to Lowry AFB Denver after basic training and will train in the supply field. his wife Rebecca Kruc is from Roswell.
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Donna Elizabeth Clowens
Roswell
Donna
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Clowens
Gene Melendon
Ken Hosmier
Michael S. Kruc
Milent M. Kruc
Illinois
Lowry Air Force Base
Denver
Kruc
Rebecca
Bill Nelson
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N.M
Christopher Columbus
New World
Columbus
Juan de Onate
Rio Grande
el Paso
U.S
Stephen Watts Kearny
Jay
Cal Thomas
Editorial
Doonesbury
Dr. Gorit
United Mepis Syndicate
Bo’ Sanner
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