Currier Named Judge in Fifth Judicial District
Roswell based attorney Charles Currier appointed to fill Division VIII seat after William Johnson left for federal bench. Gov. Gary Johnson announced the selection from three finalists. Currier to take office March 18 with formal swearing in March 21.
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Charles Currier
Fifth Judicial District
Gary Johnson
Currier
Roswell
Lovington
William “Chip’ Johnson
Johnson
Chaves
Alvin Jones
Bill Lynch
Jones
Lynch
PTA Thanks Local Supporters For Enchilada Dinner Fundraiser
A letter from Military Heights Elementary School PTA extends gratitude to local businesses teachers parents and students for their strong support of the Enchilada Dinner Raffle fundraiser. The event boosted funds to enhance the school and showed community spirit.
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Military Heights
PTA
Roswell Rehab Center Earns Praise From Patient
Eileen Reifstock recounts a week at the Rehabilitation Center in Roswell praising the staff for professionalism efficiency and genuine care. She hopes Roswell supports the facility as a wonderful healing place.
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Roswell
Eileen Reifstock
Goddard High Tennis Teams Dominate Parkland Opening
In Roswell on February 27 1977 Goddard High School tennis opened its season with a double victory over El Paso Parkland. The girls swept 9 0 while both boys and girls teams displayed strong performances.
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Goddard High School
el Paso Parkland
Roswell
Johnson's Unconventional Legacy in New Mexico
The piece argues Gov. Gary Johnson reshaped New Mexico through nine major actions. It notes his bully pulpit, populist stance, drug policy reform, casino gaming, road and prison building, Medicaid management, privatization, veto record, and libertarian advocacy shaping state politics and national attention.
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Santa FE
Gary Johnson
Johnson
New Mexico
Bruce King
Garvey Carruthers
National
Libertarian Party
Virginia Sales Tax Referendum Debate Sparks Political Tactics
The piece analyzes Democratic strategy to boost revenue via a voter referen dum on Virginia sales taxes while Virginia Governor Mark Warner aims to avoid direct tax hikes. It argues the plan shifts responsibility to citizens, invites partisan blame for service cuts, and could influence GOP governors elsewhere. It cautions voters to demand transparency before further public funds are approved.
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Virginia
Mark Warner
Washington, D.C
George Wallace
Alabama
Washington’s quirks and curiosities amid Capitol lore
A compilation of oddities in the capital includes a Civil War general’s preserved amputated leg, beavers gnawing cherry trees, a Temperance fountain near a liquor store, and stone planters installed by Gen. Douglas MacArthur. It also notes the missing cornerstone plate and a temple fountain by Henry Cogswell, plus a gallery of 43 vice presidential busts in Senate venues.
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Washington
Army Medical Museum
Potomac
Pennsylvania Avenue
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
State, War and Navy
White House
U.S. Capitol
George Washington
Henry Cogswell
San Francisco
NBC
Bryson Rash
City Fine Arts
Cogswell
Gen
Winfield Scott
Mexico
John Adams
Dan Quayle
Senate
Spiro Agnew
Richard Nixon
al Gore
Dick Cheney
Battle of
Gettysburg
Daniel Sickles
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Warner
Cal
Thomas
Scott Cirel
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