Size Matters in New Mexico State Agencies
An opinion arguing against consolidating small state agencies and in favor of shrinking large ones to save money. It notes the New Mexico Economic Development and Tourism departments have under 100 employees, while Health and Children Youth and Families employ thousands. The piece contends that smaller agencies are easier to manage and that forceful consolidation grows bureaucracy, urging direct communication and targeted program reductions. It critiques training and cross-bureau collaboration, and calls to rename Workforce Solutions back to Labor.
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New Mexico
Health Department
Human Services Department
Environment, Energy and Minerals
Public Safety
Boonies
Maxwell and Pie
Workforce Solutions
New Mexico News Service
Obama faces crossroads after partisan battles and GOP shifts
After the election, President Obama navigates tax talks with Republicans, pursues a nuclear treaty with Russia, and ushers in the repeal of the ban on openly gay military service. The moves energize liberals, gain some GOP backing, yet anger conservatives and set a polarized path forward.
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Jim Kuhnhenn
Associated Press
Washington
Barack Obama
Obama
Russia
Senate
Obama seeks smart bipartisan wins amid a shifting Congress
Obama pursues a pragmatic path with Republicans like Mitch McConnell and Richard Lugar on taxes and the New START treaty. While each victory signals deal making, none alone guarantees governing in a divided capital as Republicans gain House seats next year. White House says these efforts form a foundation for outreach despite an uncertain two year horizon.
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White House
Senate
Mitch McConnell
Richard Lugar
Joseph Lieberman
Dan Pfeiffer
Tone
America
House
There Is a Santa Claus, Virginia
Editorial in The Sun argues Santa’s reality through Virginia O'Hanlon's letter. It claims belief transcends visible proof, praising faith, imagination, and love as the true enduring wonders of childhood and human life.
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Santa Claus
Papa
Virginia
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New York
Sun
25 Years Ace December 1985 Pomona Hallenbeck Exhibit
Roswell native Pomona Hallenbeck will display paintings at Wiggins Galleries in Roswell this month. She previously lived in Texas and studied at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. Hallenbeck currently works from her studio in East Grand Plains.
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Roswell
Wiggins
Texas
Bell Tower
Union Theological Seminary
New York City
East Grand Plains
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Santa Is
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Jerry Salazar
Elias Salazar
Matt Medina
Richard Medina
Craig Baca
Raymond Baca
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