New Mexico economy stalled amid critic’s take on leadership
A veteran observer argues New Mexico lags in recovery under Bill Richardson era, citing tax policy, Rail Runner spending, GRIP highway, Spaceport, and pension deficits. He notes banking shifts, a PNM regulatory fight, and defense-sector payrolls as mixed indicators while urging focus on substantive daily-living issues and infrastructure.
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Bill Richardson
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George W. Bush
Richardson
Paseo del Norte
I-25
Albuquerque
Feds
Rich versus the public in American politics
The piece contrasts American admiration for wealth with calls to curb elite privilege. It cites Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and Republicans in Washington defending upper tax rates, while Romneys remarks frame the rich as envied givers. It questions whether the wealthy’s self-justification harms their standing.
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Louisiana
Bobby Jindal
Jindal
Washington
Romney
Canada chides Israel over settlement plans after UN vote
Ottawa urges restraint as Prime Minister Harper rebukes Netanyahu for resuming east Jerusalem settlement construction. The piece notes Canada’s $300 million in aid to Palestinians and calls for end to unconditional support while urging diplomacy to advance peace talks.
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Canada
Israel
Hamas
Mahmoud Abbas
Stephen Harper
Benjamin Netanyahu
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Netanyahu
Friend
Gaza
Ottawa
Ontario
Sun
North Korea Eyes Satellite Launch Amid International Tensions
North Korea plans a three stage rocket launch claimed for peaceful satellite use. The move is viewed as a test of long range ballistic missile capability drawing UN condemnation and security concerns. Japan prepares defenses with Patriot systems and Aegis ships while urging international cooperation.
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Kim Jong Il
U.N. Security Council
Security Council
Pyongyang
Okinawa
Asahi Shimbun
Tokyo
Doonesbury Dr Dear Doctor K on Tobacco Safety
Dear Doctor K explains there is no safe tobacco form and any use raises health risks. He discusses chewing tobacco, snuff, cigars, and pipes, noting heightened cancer and heart disease risks and that cigar and pipe use still pose serious dangers even without deep inhalation.
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Doctor K
Berrendo Middle School Wins 1987 Quality Education Award
Berrendo Middle School in December 1987 receives the statewide Quality Education Award from the New Mexico Research and Study Council for its School Climate plan aimed at reducing student and teacher burnout. The program drew 150 entries, and Berrendo's 330 students contributed to the winning entry.
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Berrendo
New Mexico Research and Study Council
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