Slow learning curve drags economy despite scattered wins
The piece critiques a governor and legislators for weak job creation policies amid a prolonged recession. It cites vetoes on tax and fee measures, failed regulatory bills, and targeted credits like the Angel Investment Tax Credit and a locomotive fuel credit. It notes film subsidies cut, later a director hire, and a 2013 tax package plus a Think New Mexico online portal as partial progress.
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Seasoned citizens weigh in on New Mexico political races
A reader argues that older voters dominated the June 3 primary, shaping outcomes across counties and parties. He notes weak November opposition, cites Lincoln and Rio Arriba counties, and comments on Susana Martinez facing Bill Richardson with Gary King as challenger. The piece critiques jet imagery and budget cuts, lampooning political theatrics.
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Google's Driverless Car Prototype Prompts Cautious Hope
An Orange County Register editorial lauds Google for unveiling a driverless car prototype and planning a 100 unit summer test in California. It notes sensors eliminate blind spots and detect objects from afar, while warning of security, privacy, and societal implications and urging responsible innovation.
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Roswell Mayor Forum Discusses Splashpads and Water Park Feasibility
In a Roswell forum, readers weigh in on a proposed water park idea. Several groups considered a commercial water park but found it not feasible at the time. The mayor favors splashpads and suggests public input guided by the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and council committees.
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Weathering climate fear and crime claims in a Texas column
The writer critiques a Fox News claim cited in a Journal of Environmental Economics and Management study that climate change will raise crime in the U.S. from 2010 to 2099. He jabs at political figures, recalls midcentury Southern summers, and shifts to his column task amid a weather theme.
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Journal of Environmental Economics and Management
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