Energy and Minerals cancels Santa Fe consultant contract
Acting on Gov. Anaya’s prompting the Energy and Minerals Department canceled a $40 000 consultant contract with Santa Fe hydrologist Ige Wilson effective Sept 6 because he testified for El Paso in its water lawsuit against New Mexico. Wilson calls the move arbitrary and says his testimony did not betray New Mexico. The case underscores the deep tensions over the El Paso water lawsuit and New Mexico’s economic future.
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Toney Anaya
State Energy and Minerals Department
Santa Fe
Ige Wilson
el Paso
Texas
New Mexico
Energy and Minerals
Paul Biderman
Wilson
Paso
U.S
Gov
Anaya
Texas City
Roswell Forum Praises City Manager For Downtown Parking Change
A public forum commends City Manager James Whitford and Roswell officials for switching downtown parking to limited hours. The writer says the move shows concern for downtown, urges continued planning to keep shopping district competitive, and warns of job impacts if customers are deterred.
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James Whitford
Roswell
McDonald Support Letter for Roswell ISD Superintendent
A Roswell resident backs Fred McDonald as Superintendent after 18 years of acquaintance and 22 years in Roswell. The letter notes his qualifications and commitment to the district, stating he will enhance the system rather than use it as a stepping stone.
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Fred McDonald
Roswell
Today in History highlights Aug 31 1983 prompt
On this day events include 1980 Polish labor rights gained, 1290 Jews exiled from England, 1881 first U S tennis championships, 1903 Packard cross country debut, 1972 Republican National Convention plot acquittals, and 1974 Hearst kidnapping plea. Thought for today cites Christopher Morley.
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Associated Press
England
U.S
Newport
New York
San Francisco
Gainesville
Fla
Miami
William
Emily Harris
Patricia Hearst
State Game Department to auction Pecos land in September
Fred Thompson announced the sale of land in the Pecos Mountains formerly used for gravel and sand mining. He said trace gold silver wine and copper will accrue to new owners through bidding by the state in September. Marva Torreon performed flamenco with a five member ensemble at First United Methodist Church. Police Judge Henry Corzine urged city tour groups to pursue leadership roles, hoping none end up in his court.
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Fred Thompson
State Game Department
Sportsmen's Club
Hunters
Norton Hotel
Pecos Mountains
Thompson
State
Marva ‘Torreon
Mexico City
First United Methodist Church
Henry Corzine
Congressional Cocaine Ring Fallout Deepens Washington Question
The justice department announced insufficient evidence to prosecute three congressmen linked to a Capitol Hill cocaine ring, halting further probes of six additional cocaine customers. The investigation, critics say, faced obstruction from prosecutors and limited access to records, leaving many questions unresolved as part of a larger scandal fading from public view.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Justice Department
Department
Congress
Texas troubles for Republicans in 1984 race
The piece argues Texas poses major obstacles for the GOP in 1984 with Sen. Tower's retirement seen as a blow. It notes Reagan's enchiladas remark as damaging to Mexican American support and highlights demographic shifts and black and brown voter gains, risking a Republican loss of the 29 electoral votes. Rep. Phil Gramm is identified as a strong potential candidate.
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Washington
Sen
John Tower
Texas
Reagan
el Paso
Enchiladas
Queen Elizabeth
Ronald Reagan
Tower
William Clements
Jimmy Carter
Mark White
Clements
Lloyd Bentsen
White House
Senate
Phil Gramm
Boll Weevil
Houston
Dallas-Fort Worth
Greenies seek payoff amid New Mexico water policy clashes
The piece argues environmentalists influence over state offices and policy, urging caution as dewatering rules for salt mines and uranium operations are reconsidered. It notes political friction in Santa Fe and a Deming school board recall signaling broader public tensions ahead of elections.
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Santa FE
Greenies
Toney Anaya
New Mexico
Deming
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Fourteenth Street Bridge
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Bernstein
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Jules Witcover
Gop
Fred McCaffrey
Office of Education
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