July Happenings Mark New Mexico History
A look at notable July events in New Mexico history includes early Taos Fourth of July celebrations, the Roswell UFO claim of 1947, Billy the Kid lore, the Trinity atomic test and related downwinders issues, plus a 1947- era museum break-in and a July 14 luminaria vigil by the Tularosa Downwinders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
New Mexico
Marc Simmons
Taos
Simmons
Roswell
Army
Socorro
Aztec
Magdalena
Archuleta Mesa
Billy the Kid
Pat Garrett
Fort Sumner
Billy
Brady
Kid
Tim Sweet
Trinity
Alamogordo
U.S
Congress
Nevada
Utah
Tularosa
Jay Miller
la Tusa
Editorial National Opinion on Pakistan and Taliban Cross-Border Threats
The piece argues Pakistan should crack down on Afghan Taliban sanctuaries like the Haqqani network. It notes Gen Kayani pressed NATO to act against militants and warns against stricter labels that could trigger sanctions. It cites U.S. aid shifts and the hope that bilateral tensions over Osama bin Laden’s death will ease with time.
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Pakistan
Obama
Afghanistan
Islamabad
Ashfaq Parvez Kayani
John Allen
NATO
Allen
Haqqani
Kabul
Congress
Haqqanis
United States
Army
Osama bin Laden
al Qaeda
Washington
Assad loses Turkey as ally amid Syria crisis
In a guest editorial from The Gleaner Henderson KY, the piece argues Bashar al Assad alienates Turkey by escalating violence, prompting Ankara to host rebels and seek regional action. It notes Russia and Iran arming Syria while the U S and others distance from intervention. Erdogan vows support for the Syrian people.
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Syria
Bashar Assad
Turkey
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Assad
Russia
Iran
Free Syrian Army
Mideast
U.S
Erdogan
Gleaner
Henderson, Ky
Obamacare tax mandate sparks presidential calls to overturn
The piece argues the Supreme Court upheld Obamacare's individual mandate as a tax and labels it a taxation policy. It cites remarks by Chief Justice Roberts Pelosi and Obama, with references to penalties rising in 2014 to 2016 and general criticisms of the Obamacare framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Supreme Court
Obamacare
Barack Obama
John Roberts
Obama
ABC News
George Stephanopoulos
Supreme Court
Nancy Pelosi
Dcalif
Pelosi
CNN
Bloomberg
Doonesbury Dear Doctor K on altitude sickness
Advise on avoiding altitude sickness during high altitude climbs. Explains symptoms from mild to life threatening and stresses gradual ascent not exceeding 1,000 feet per night to allow adaptation. Warns that brain and lung complications can be fatal without treatment.
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Doctor K
South America
Airman 1st Class Theresa Riley Receives Air Force Award
Airman 1st Class Theresa R. Riley daughter of Dorothy L. Grayham of Artesia is decorated with the Air Force Achievement Medal for meritorious service as a photoprocessing specialist with the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing. She is a 1980 Artesia High School graduate.
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Theresa R. Riley
Dorothy L. Grayham
Artesia
Air Force
Riley
8Th Tactical Fighter Wing
Artesia High School
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