Governor Martinez seeks tax relief and reading gains
New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez proposes exempting small businesses under 200 dollars monthly gross receipts tax to spur hiring, while pushing targeted funding for early reading to boost third grade proficiency. Critics warn benefits may be limited and state costs strained.
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Santa FE
Susana Martinez
Taxation and Revenue Department of State
Martinez
New Mexico
Bill Richardson
Jay Miller
la Tusa
Hotmail
Redistricting Delivers Painful West-to-East Shift in New Mexico
The editorial laments the merger of Senate Districts 33 and 40 affecting Rod Adair and William Burt. It notes a recent House district consolidation reducing regional influence, and predicts electoral challenges across Chaves Otero and Lincoln counties. It emphasizes gerrymandering concerns and faith in local lawmakers to advocate for southeastern New Mexico.
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New Mexico
Senate
Rod Adair
Roswell
William Burt
Alamogordo
Dennis Kintigh
Bob Wooley
Burt
Adair
Chaves County
Otero County
Lincoln County
Santa Fe
Nasal irrigation touted to prevent sinus infections
Readers learn sinusitis prevention tips, highlighting nasal irrigation to clear mucus and keep nasal passages moist. A separate note covers evangelical leaders in Texas endorsing a Roman Catholic for president, signaling a shift in the Religious Right.
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Doctor K
Texas
Rick Santorum
Doonesbury and Tebow Endorsements in Political Sports Arena
The piece contrasts Doonesbury’s take on Newt Gingrich with Tebow mania and CBS ratings from the Broncos Patriots game. It argues evangelicals seek an earthly savior in Santorum, warns against mixing faith and politics, and cites Jesus parables about the Kingdom of God remaining invisible. It also offers public health nasal care guidance about sinusitis relief.
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Newt Gingrich
CBS
Denver Broncos
New England Patriots
Tebow
Broncos
America
Santorum
Kingdom of God
Func
Jesus
Spelling Bee Winners Named for RISD Schools
Kristy Harrington and Kevin Mahoney both sixth graders and Ranie Gamboa Misty Bellew both fifth graders will represent Missouri Avenue Elementary at the 1986 87 RISD Elementary School Spelling Bee. The four top campus winners lead a district wide event with all 15 elementary schools expected to participate.
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Kristy Harrington
Kevin Mahoney
Ranie Gamboa
Misty Bellew
Missouri Avenue
RISD
Roswell Independent School District
Herrington
Roswell
Tom
Gamboa
Victor Gamboa
Bellew
Wayne Bellew
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