Spaceport delays stir NM political friction and Branson ties
Santa Fe column traces New Mexico spaceport saga from early Dona Ana County plans to present delays under Gov. Martinez. It notes Virgin Galactic founder Sir Richard Branson, Scaled Composites deals, an Abu Dhabi push, and stalled flights while lawmakers debate spacecraft liability.
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Scaled Composits
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Viint Lague Medation
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Susan Martinez
Martinez
Sir Richard
Emirate
Abu Dhabi
Jay Miller
la Tusa
Hotmail
Editorial: keep an eye on drones
Guest Editorial argues drones shift from military to domestic policing raising privacy concerns. It supports SB 92 limiting use to high risk cases with warrants, criticizes indiscriminate surveillance, urges written policies and cautions against weapons. It notes FAA approvals and calls for safeguards as technology expands.
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Panama City
Reflecting on Evil and Preventive Measures After Sandy Hook
The piece contemplates how society should respond to the Sandy Hook tragedy, questioning the effectiveness of stricter gun laws and the role of armed guards, doors, media violence, and political rhetoric in preventing future atrocities. It likens the search for solutions to past grand plans that failed to deliver lasting peace.
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Newtown
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Connecticut
Woodrow Wilson
League of Nations
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Is HDL cholesterol still good for you?
Dear Doctor notes that high HDL levels were thought to lower heart disease risk, but recent studies show HDL boosters did not reliably reduce risk and may raise it. The article suggests high HDL may accompany other protective factors, not cause protection itself, and lifestyle changes raise HDL.
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Brazil
Food and Drug Administration
Harvard
Roswell Soldier Completes Army Leadership Course
Spec. 4 Paul Zamora of Roswell completed a U S Army primary leadership course at age 27. A 1980 Roswell High School graduate, he is a tank turret repairer with the 47th Support Battalion and the son of Grace Gutierrez of near Roswell.
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Roswell
Zamora
Grace Gutierrez
Roswell High School
47Th Support Battalion
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