New Mexico Legislature Faces Budget Battle and Education Debate
In Santa Fe the start of the legislative session pits Gov. Susana Martinez against Democrats over driver’s licenses for immigrants, budget priorities, and education leadership. Debate centers on Skandera’s qualifications, industry rebates, and outside campaign tactics as lawmakers weigh a file of fiscal and policy moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
Susana Martinez
Martinez
Bill Richardson
Richardson
Senate
Michael Sanchez
Belen
Hanna Skandera
Skandera
Public Education Department
Skandara
State Board of Education
Gov. Richardson
New Mexico
House
Jay Miller
la Tusa
Government assigns value to human life across agencies
The EPA fixes a value of 9.1 million per life amid stricter air rules, the FDA cites 7.9 million for each life with tougher cigarette warnings, and the Transportation Department sets six million for cars. The piece contrasts these figures with past values and hints at policy implications under different administrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EPA
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Transportation Department
Yes
Transportation
Bush Administration
Obama
Donald Berwick
Centers For Medicare
Medicaid Services
Roswell Embraces United UFO Festival Initiative
Editorial lauds city and International UFO Museum partnership to merge Roswell festival efforts. It argues unity will boost tourism, combat past scheduling conflicts, and sustain the city’s fame from the 1947 Roswell Incident while emphasizing hospitality and growth beyond the historic event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Ufo Museum and Research Center
Roswell
Dear Dr GOTT Readers Share Dry Eye Solutions
Letters describe chronic watery eyes traced to dry eye conditions in Las Vegas and Pennsylvania. Suggestions include preservative free artificial tears, lid surgery, Refresh PM, Restasis, compresses, Eyebright, and nighttime lubrication. Readers note symptoms such as light sensitivity fatigue mucus and irritation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Gott
Las Vegas
Pennsylvania
Allergan
Spelling Bee Winners Named for 1985-86 Classes
Amy Hall and Anora Erdman won top spots in the 1985-86 elementary spelling bee at Two Washington Avenue, with Jason Juliana and Laura Wiant as alternates. Roswell High’s Richard M. Wells was named Rotarian Student of the Month for scholastic achievement and leadership, planning a university baseball career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
Amy Hall
Ivan Hall
Jason Juliana
Mike Juliana
Anora Erdman
Carl Erdmann
Laura Wiant
Fredel Wiant
Richard M. Wells
Roswell High School
Wells
Marlin D. Wells
Roswell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hollywood
Capitol
Wisconsin
Jay
Billy the Kid
Jesse James
Sam Bass
Belle Star
Butch Cassidy and
the Sundance Kid
Environmental Protection Agency
Emmy Bell Bower
Thomas
Cal
Editorial
Doonesbury
Ray
Fort Drum
Rwite Gandtrap
Dr. Gorrt
United Media Syndicate
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!