Global terrorism era debate echoes Cold War myths
The piece weighs whether a worldwide conspiracy exists, comparing historic Communist networks to modern Islamic extremism. It argues that while both share ideological myths and cross-border links, today’s terrorists are looser networks not bound to a single state. It notes Saddam Hussein as a regional factor and warns removing him won’t end terrorism.
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People’s Republic of China
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Israel
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al-Qaida
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Kuwait
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Afghanistan
Taliban
Hussein
Middle East
Correction on Deming police career timeline
The Record issues a correction noting Bill Kuehl served as juvenile services coordinator with the Deming Police Department before retiring from the New Mexico State Police. The R ecord regrets the error.
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Bill Kuehl
Deming Police Department
New Mexico State Police
Hagerman girls win high school tournament. new coach named
Twenty five years ago on December 8 1977 Hagerman High School girls basketball team captured the Hagerman tournament title. New Mexico Military Institute Broncos defensive coordinator Andy Robertson was introduced as the new head coach. Members of Beta Sigma Phi led by Cec Grossman Joan Grossman and Nancy Groves prepared for the Christmas Ball at the Sally Port Inn.
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Hagerman
Hagerman High School
New Mexico Military Institute Broncos
Andy Robertson
Beta Sigma Phi
Cec Grossman
Joan Grossman
Nancy Groves
Sally Port Inn
Voter turnout dips again
Santa Fe reports lower turnout than expected with 48 percent statewide, amid heavy absentee and early voting. national turnout estimates hit a record low around 35 percent. The piece cites partisan blame, campaign ads, and local election challenges including Bernalillo County and Mary Herrera.
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Steve Terrell
Santa Fe New Mexican
New Mexico
Paradise Valley
Ariz
Arizona
Janet Napolitano
Albuquerque
Sandia High School
Minnesota
Bernalillo County
Mary Herrera
Highlights from December 8 through history
The recap notes key events on December 8 across centuries including U S entry into World War II in 1941 after Pearl Harbor, Washington crossing the Delaware in 1776, the 1854 Immaculate Conception dogma, Lincoln's 1863 plan for Reconstruction, the 1886 founding of the AFL, the 1949 Nationalist move to Formosa, John Lennon’s 1980 death, and a 1982 Washington Monument siege ending with a fatal shooting.
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Pearl Harbor
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Ohio
Formosa
John Lennon
New York City
Washington Monument
Norman D. Mayer
Censorship of A Christmas Carol Sparks School Trip Outrage
Constitutional attorney John Whitehead cites a New Jersey case where South Orange Middle School canceled a field trip to a Dickens performance over offense to a single Jewish parent. The author argues the tale centers on charity and goodwill, not a specific religious theme.
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Whitehead
New Jersey
South Orange Middle School
Scrooge
Invasive Plants Shift New Mexico Landscape Through Decades
The article traces salt cedar and Russian thistle spread across New Mexico streams and plains since the 1940s, noting water usage, erosion control aims, and wildlife impact. It covers Mongolian elm’s rise and beetle threats, tumbleweed drought resilience, chamisa spread near Taos, and early African rue appearance near Deming with caution on its fumes.
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Midwest
Clyde Tingley
NMSU
Taos
United States
Deming
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