New Mexico Faces Second Special Session Over Budget Shortfall
Governor Martinez calls a second special session as New Mexico grapples with a 2015 16 deficit and a projected 500 million shortfall for 2016 17. Spending cuts are underway while tax increases and tapping tobacco funds are debated. Legalized recreational marijuana emerging as a potential economic fix amid oil and gas revenue decline.
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Editorial warns of Trump election observer call and potential voter intimidation
The piece cites Donald Trump urging volunteers to monitor Pennsylvania polling places and calls for law enforcement presence on election day. It notes a 1981 party effort that led to a 1982 consent decree banning such tactics, discusses Pennsylvania's pivotal 20 electoral votes, and mentions past voter ID laws and shifting demographics.
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Readers clash over gun rights and religion in Roswell letter
A reader contesting Craig Abalos’s stance argues gun sales rise due to Hillary Clinton and Obama rhetoric, defends AR 15 framing as semi automatic and cites Second Amendment support. The piece also critiques Russell Scott’s religious interpretations and mocks anticipated WWJD style debates in Roswell Daily Record.
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Editorial submissions and contact details for Roswell News
Roswell Daily Roswell News invites letters by email or mail to Tom McDonald at the Roswell location. Editorials reflect the paper's position on Roswell and southeastern New Mexico issues. Guest editorials offer thought provoking essays.
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Columnists in Daily Record Share Personal Views
The columnists published in the Daily Record write only their own opinions and do not represent the newspaper, management, or owners. Readers may submit columns for consideration by email at tmcdonald rdmews.com.
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