Dow Follows Air and Radio Career Across Roswell
The account chronicles Dow, now 74, reflecting on a life in aviation and emergency radio. He recalls 1954 flood emergencies, early radio work in Roswell, FAA service in Albuquerque, Cielo Grande, and Walker AFB, plus air traffic control, Civil Air Patrol leadership, 5000 hours flying, and post retirement roles with the Pecos Valley Amateur Radio Club teaching, newsletters, and licensing assistance.
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Dow
Roswell
Spring River
8Th Street
Six Mile Hill
National Guard
Federal Aviation Administration
Albuquerque
College Boulevard
Cielo Grande Recreation Area
Walker Air Force Base
Civil Air Patrol
New Mexico State Police
Pecos Valley Amateur Radio Club
Cargo’s funeral highlights New Mexico political ties
Former New Mexico GovernorCargo was honored at a Cathedral Basilica service with attendees including Jeff Bingaman Steve Pearce and Jerry Apodaca. A Navy Army veteran known for humor and cross party dialogue Cargo supported kindergarten funding raised the minimum wage and cut government maintenance work week. He is buried at the national cemetery in Santa Fe.
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Dave
Lujan
Congress
Cargo
Republican Party
U.S
Jeff Bingaman
Steve Pearce
Jerry Apodaca
Gary King
James Lewis
Cathedral Basilica of
St. Francis of Assisi
National Cemetery
Santa Fe
Capitol
Statehouse
Zimmerman manslaughter option looms in trial
The defense argued the state failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt and urged jurors to reject speculative reasoning. Prosecutors contended Zimmerman lied and argued Martin’s fear during the tense confrontation. The jury, all but one white, paused deliberations after three and a half hours and requested evidence as they weigh second degree murder and possible manslaughter charges.
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Zimmerman
O'Mara
John Guy
Martin
Guy
Florida
O Mara defends Zimmerman amid trial tensions over motives
Defense attorney O Mara rejects prosecutors claims that Zimmerman was a hatemongering vigilante. He says Zimmerman showed no ill will during the Martin confrontation, while prosecutors insist he profiled and threatened Martin. Police and Sanford leaders prepare for potential unrest if acquitted.
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Zimmerman
Martin
Sanford
Florida
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