New Mexico Tourism Sees Biggest Travel Year Ahead
New Mexico tourism chief Joe Bursey predicts a record travel year as highways improve and attractions like the Coronado Cuarto Centennial draw visitors. State travel is up 15 percent, with estimates of 2,100,000 out of state cars and 5,670,000 passengers, potentially reaching $100-$120 million in state spending if 5 to 6 million travelers arrive.
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County Groups Remain Steady Amid Platform Debate
County organizations show no change in structure or leadership despite minimal interest in new platforms. Commentators note broad public indifference to proposed platform shifts, with factions urging continuity and practical governance over sweeping changes.
Quay County Voting Totals Highlight Wet Or Dry Riddle
In Quay county the wet versus dry results show many towns voting wet despite booster arguments. Tucumcari stayed wet 1251 to 475, while San Jon tied, and Nara Visa Logan Glenrio kept their wet status. High schoolers helped run the campaign amid tough bootlegger memories and bad moonshine.
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Heat Wave Shrugs Off Clovis as City Breathes Easy
The Curry country sees 101 degree readings while citizens seek air conditioning and cool spots. Locals recall summers when 110 plus was normal and hotter towns like Carlsbad Las Cruces Albuquerque Deming endured the real heat.
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Albuquerque
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National Hotel Week Spotlight Opens May Travel Push
National Hotel Week introduces a nationwide push to boost tourism with special rates and promotions. Hotels across major cities offer discounts, events, and package deals as travel climbs after spring.
Death Riff on Kenneth Baldridge’s Untimely Death
A column laments the death of Kenneth Baldridge, arguing that many Albuquerque men deserve such fate less and praising Baldridge as a fine, useful man the Reaper passed by. The piece critiques unequal fates and Society’s loss.
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Civil Service Stenographers Jobs in New Mexico
Four stenographer and typist positions open in New Mexico with a June 14 deadline. Wages range from 105 to 133.33 dollars monthly. Jobs are civil service, likely free from CIO or Wagner Act disturbances and exempt from political kickbacks, aiding applicant turnout.
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Convention Holds Session Retains Delegates for Electoral Plan
At its recent session the democratic state convention recessed instead of adjourned and is expected to reconvene in August or September to elect three presidential electors and adopt a platform. The action keeps the current delegates in place in most cases.
Transforming Power of Love in Les Misérables
In a 19th century tale of mercy, a prodigal thief named Jean Valjean is captured for stealing candlesticks he earlier received as a gift. The priest’s gentle reminder reveals a gift’s meaning, sparking Valjean’s transformation and regeneration through love.
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