Are you the best version of yourself today
A reflective column urges self assessment to become the best version of you. It cites Earl Weaver and Jim Palmer to illustrate growth mindset, then asks readers to measure strengths and failures, set actions, and pursue continuous improvement in roles as spouse, parent, employee, and believer. Rick Kraft, Roswell attorney and columnist, shares personal life-season changes and challenges readers to act on self insight.
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Weaver
Rick
Rick Kraft
Leadership
Medicaid reform cuts are long overdue
Gov. Susan Grisham opposes Medicaid cuts on Face the Nation, arguing reforms would destroy health care. The piece critiques Democratic stance, cites 72 percent federal funding and rising 27 percent spending to $15.5 billion, and urges federal block grants and work requirements to curb the bloated program. Paul Gessing of the Rio Grande Foundation writes.
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Susan Grisham
New Mexico
Washington
Hill
Congressional
Republicans
COVID
Paul Gessing
Rio Grande Foundation
Seeds of Love Dedication Fosters Unity in Roswell Garden Groundbreaking
In Roswell on May 18 2025 The Blackdom Collaborative hosted the Seeds of Love dedication at the Blackdom Memorial Gardens 1535 N Grand Ave Roswell NM drawing about 75 community members to plant symbolic seeds of unity and remembrance. Nina Robinson photographed the event and sponsors included City of Roswell Todd Verciglio Charles Reade Jordan Locke Drew Garnett Roswell Parks and Recreation Roswell Fire Department Bastrop Seed Co and others. The gathering emphasized hope and lasting impact as attendees shared thanks and support for ongoing community projects.
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Roswell
Blackdom Collaborative
Blackdom Memorial Gardens
N. Grand Ave
Nina Robinson
City of Roswell
Todd Verciglio
Real Property
Office of
Jordan Locke
NM State University
Drew Garnett
Chaves County Extension
Roswell Parks and Recreation Department
Roswell Fire Department
John Novle & Bastrop Seed Company
Blackdomn Collaborative
Dior Lowry
Gregory Waits
Sarah King
Anna Madden
Blackdomn Descendants
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Baltimore Orioles
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Tim Jennings
City Commission
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Otero Federal Credit Union
Pioneer Bank
Red Lobster Restaurant
Senior Circle
la Familia Mental Health
Carabelli Dental
Mary Gonzales
Nathaniel Paredes
Johnny and
Maple Grove
George
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