Veterans struggle for timely VA care and access
A columnist details repeated VA obstacles for area veterans. Cases include a PTSD patient denied immediate help, a cancer patient forced to travel four hours for chemotherapy, and a drowning risk from lack of Artesia clinic urgency. The piece urges action by officials and criticizes delays and payments.
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Albuquerque VA
Artesia
National
VA Crisis Hotline
el Paso
Vet Center
Tatum
Albuquerque
Considering a complete safe environment after tragedy
Cal Thomas reflects on universal culpability and the roots of evil after the Sandy Hook tragedy. He argues protection alone cannot prevent violence and suggests whether a source of good exists is a question worth exploring alongside prayers and public discourse.
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Cal Thomas
Tribune Media Services
Kenmore Ave
Buffalo
N.Y
Tmseditors
Tribune.com
Tribune Media Services, Inc
Christmas treats from Mama Tucker's Donut Shop
Call Mama Tucker's Donut and Cake Shop at 625 1475 to order pumpkin and strawberry rolls pumpkin and pecan pies cakes cookies bread baskets and gift bags for Christmas season.
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Mama
Ask Doctor K Advises Heart Health Habits
Dr. Komaroff from Harvard Medical School urges cholesterol management through lifestyle changes. Regular exercise, healthy weight, avoiding trans fats, quitting smoking, and moderate alcohol use can lower heart disease risk. He notes these habits affect overall risk even if HDL levels don’t rise.
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Komaroff
Harvard Medical School
Shattuch St
Boston
Bridge Winners At Pecos Valley Session
The Pecos Valley Bridge Club announces weekly results for Dec 3 to Dec 8. Firsts include Gene Templeton with Judy e and Kay Rogers with Violet Perkowski. tied pairs Peter Yeaton with Mary Ann Bosch. Dec 6 saw Betty Meeks with Mary Ann Bosch top, with Marion Riley Arthur Brown and Kay Davidson with Rose Caldwell tied for second. Dec 8 had Jane Miller with Arthur Brown first, Peter Yeaton with Marion Riley second, Rose Caldwell with Mary Ann Bosch third. Call Arthur Brown at 627-2268 to play duplicate bridge.
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Pecos Valley Bridge Club
Gene Templeton
Judye
Kay Rogers
Violet Perkowski
Peter Yeaton
Mary Ann Bosch
Betty Meeks
Marion Riley
Arthur Brown
Kay
Pat Davidson
Rose Caldwell
Prettt
Jane Miller
Caregiver Support Meets in Hagerman and Carlsbad
The JOY Hagerman/Dexter Caregiver Support Group gathers at 10 45 a.m. Wednesday at the J O Y Center Hagerman with Altrusa Roswell member Becky Underation as guest speaker Connie Conde listed for more details. The Southeast NM Medical Cannabis Alliance meets Wednesday at 6 30 p.m. at Carlsbad Library Annex for patients caregivers and supporters with no charge and contact options provided.
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Hagerman
Carlsbad
Joy Hagerman
Dexter
Dexter J.O.Y. Center
E. Argyle
Becky Underation
Altrusa Club
Roswell
Connie Conde
Medical Cannabis
Southeast
Medical Cannabis Alliance
Halaguena
Medicansenm
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