Push to bypass state engineer draws water bill fire
A New Mexico water bill HB 109 would let applicants appeal initial state engineer decisions directly to district court. Critics warn it could criminalize access to courts for those who can hire lawyers, overload district courts, and bypass agency dispute-resolution processes. The piece notes past contested cases and praises State Engineer John D Antonio for expertise and restraint amid broad water rights challenges.
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Nate Gentry
Albuquerque
Fort Sumner
Rio Grande
Santa Fe
John D’antonio
D'Antonio
Steve Reynolds
Elaid Martinez
Garvey Carruthers
Bruce King
Gary Johnson
Bill Richardson
Son
D’antonio
New Mexico News Services
Obama 2012 budget hinges on growth despite tax hikes
The plan envisions 3.9 percent annual growth 2013 to 2016 but raises taxes on capital gains dividends and high earners. Banks and corporations face billions in higher taxes while overall spending cuts are urged to fuel slower growth and investment.
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Barack Obama
The
Wall Street Journal
Journal
Senate
House
White House
Dear Dr Gott and Budget Lessons Collide in Daily Life
A reader asks about long term effects of frequent plasma donation while others reflect on budget discipline. The column blends medical queries with budgeting woes and family pressures in a midwestern context with varied installments.
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DR. Gott
Doonesbury echoes social pressure and public art clashes
A reflection on social media status culture, family memories in Chicago, and public art controversy. The author recalls economic limits, immigrant experiences, and downtown visits that shaped identity as city symbols, then shifts to a discussion of plasma donation, its process, and modest health risks.
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Mexico
el Centro
Chicago
Mi Mama
el Norte
Pablo Picasso
Picasso
Parkview Spellers Lead RISD Bee and Hagerman Honors
Parkview Elementary crowned top spellers in the RISD Elementary School Spelling Bee. Sixth-grade winner Danny Mendoza with alternates Jason Richburg and others. Hagerman High School Honor Roll lists twelve seniors, three juniors, four sophomores, and three freshmen achieving A honor status.
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Parkview
RISD
Danny Mendoza
Robert M. Mendoza
Jason Richburg
Kenneth Gary Richburg
Chris Moran
Pat Moran
Rachel Knoch
Kenneth Knoch
Hagerman High School
Laura Allensworth
Pam Barnett
Les Callaway
Ricky Garza
Nancy Flores
Debora Franklin
Angel Miranda
Kelly O'Connor
Orlando Segura
Rosa Arevalos
Julie Haddox
Paul Troublefield
Chrystal Burroughs
Erika Light
Kathryn Troublefield
Lisa Truog
Tracy Allensworth
Mireya Bejarano
Clay Post
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