New Mexico expands veteran definition and benefits
New Mexico widens the veteran definition to include National Guard Reserve and certain federal service with six years of service. Four new state laws take effect July 1, expanding tax, tuition, and vehicle exemptions while funding veteran programs through voluntary tax form check offs. The VA also rolls out SMC t benefits for service connected traumatic brain injury.
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Richard Moncrief
Susana Martinez
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LULAC Meet and Girl Scout Fashion Camp Set This Week
LULAC will convene Thursday at La Familia Counseling Services 200 W Hobbs St at 6 p.m. Contact Richard or Virginia Garcia at 622-6633 or 505-426-4142. Girl Scouts host a fashion camp Thursday noon and Friday 9 a.m. at the Program Center 1307B E College Blvd. Designs contest and fashion show. $15 per girl for grades 5-12. Call 622-7801 or visit gsdsw.org for details.
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Gsdsw .Org
Queen to Play wraps AMAC Summer Film Series
Roswell Museum and Art Center screens Queen to Play to close the AMAC Summer International Film Series. The 97 minute French and English drama follows Helene, a chambermaid, as she learns chess to become a skilled player. Free event with optional popcorn donations. call Ellen Moore at 624-6744 ext 22 for details.
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Roswell Museum and Art Center
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Ellen Moore
Informational meeting for nonprofits seeking grants
The Community Foundation of Chaves County will host an informational meeting for nonprofits applying to the Angel Fund. The session, held Wednesday 4 to 5 p.m. at the Roswell Chamber of Commerce, reviews grant requirements and RSVP details with Susie Russell. The fall grant cycle deadline is September 2.
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Roswell
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Intestinal Angina Warns of Serious Blockage Risks
Dr. K explains that sudden intestinal artery blockage can cause severe damage or death and may require emergency surgery to restore blood flow and remove dead tissue. He notes GERD and ulcers are more common causes of abdominal pain, but intestinal angina remains important to address through a healthy lifestyle.
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No single solution to evil after cinema shooting
Cal Thomas argues noise over gun bans misses deeper evil inside humans. He warns against confiscation and notes planes bombs and fertilizer as other dangers while recognizing guards may not stop all attacks. He calls for prayer and a higher authority as counterforce to mass violence.
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Tribune Media Services
Kenmore Ave
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N.Y
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