New Mexico History Books and City Celebrations Highlight 2010
The article surveys New Mexico’s past from 9 200 BC native presence to statehood in 1912 and Santa Fe 400th anniversary in 2010. It reviews works by Henderson Clary Stuart and others, linking history to the Southwest’s modern culture and border dynamics. Storytimes and crafts at the library feature birds, bathtime themes, and National Bubble Bath Day activities for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Spain
United States
Tomas Gonzalez
Mexico
Bernal Diaz del Castillo
Hernan Cortés
New Spain
Mexi
Bernal Diaz
American Southwest
Timothy J. Henderson
Henderson
David A. Clary
Southwest
Clary
Letters to the Editor Spotlight Multiple Local Thank Yous
Readers thank the Patriot Guard Riders for a large Veterans Day turnout and flag display. They also praise the Sage poker run fundraising for Sage and commend Dr. Craig Walker and MaryAnn Murphy for their support. The letter criticizes HB366 and calls for constitutional protection against property tax increases, urging legislators to address tax lightning and 3 percenters.
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Patriot Guard
Jack Ahlen
Ahlen
Sage
Charlie's Restaurant
Champion Motorsports
Joannaise
Riot
Roswell
Pioneer Bank
Craig Walker
Country Club Animal Hospital
MaryAnn Murphy
BSG
Custom Motorcycles
First Christmas Tree Memories of a Spanish Speaking Family
A four year old recalls a special Christmas with her Mexican immigrant father and Spanish speaking mother. They travel to Grandpa's ranch for a pine tree, decorate it with berries, popcorn, and paper chains, light candles, sing Silent Night, and dream of Santa bringing a doll. The family shares love that endures beyond their years together.
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Maria
Gus
Dad
Mexico
Grampa
Mother
Santa
Nelson Eddy
Jeanette McDonald
Santa Claus
Mary
Tax Lightning Sparks New Mexico Property Tax Debate
A reader explains how New Mexico HB366 created 3 percent annual increases on all properties, compares California Proposition 13 and 8, notes a Bernalillo County lawsuit challenging assessments, and reports County Assessor Karen Montoya rolling back values to pre HB366 while maintaining 3 percent yearly increases.
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New Mexico
Santa Fe
Hollywood
California
County of
Redistricting hopes and risks in New Mexico maps
The article discusses possible legislative and congressional map designs that protect incumbents in eastern New Mexico, noting districts may be drawn with minimal changes. It recalls post 2000 Census outcomes after a partisan battle between a GOP governor and Democratic lawmakers and cites Barry Massey of The Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
GOF
Barry Massey
Associated Press
Political double talk in local council race
Letter criticizes Councilwoman Marilyn Manatt for water rate increase and alleged tax avoidance while alleging Judge Larry Loy misrepresented integrity. It accuses officials of electioneering and causing legal action, urging honesty and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Manatt
Larry Loy
Plate
India United in TIME Person of the Year Range
TIME Magazine names India’s reformist Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi as a joint candidate for Person of the Year while noting China’s Hu Jintao and Japan’s brief prime ministerial turnover. The piece questions China’s openness and Japan’s leadership stability amid regional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
Myanmar
Than Shwe
Kim Jong-il
India
Time: Magazine
Rockefeller Center
Pakistan
Manmohan Singh
Barack Obama
China
Hu Jintao
Singapore
Lee Hsien Loong
Google
Singh
Sonia Gandhi
Nehru
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Chaco
Massey
Dent Hu
Clam
Charlie Rose
Lee Kuan Yew
Rose
Japan
Yukio Hatoyama
Tiger Woods
Tom Plate
Pacific Century Institute
Los Angeles World Affairs Council
Pacific Perspectives Media Center
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