Cattle Drive of the Century kicks off New Mexico centennial
Lea County stages a multi–day centennial celebration featuring a 100 head Pitchfork Ranch longhorn cattle drive from Lea County to Carlsbad May 9 to 11 with chuck wagon dinners and performances by Michael Murphy. Public participation options include nightly dinners, camping, or riding along with varying fees and contact details. The event joins a statewide schedule of Centennial activities across Hobbs Carlsbad Santa Fe and other communities. The plan includes a Pony Express reenactment rides and multiple cultural and arts exhibits through October PMID.
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Editorial: Gas prices demand broader energy strategy
The piece argues politicians misdirect blame for rising gas costs and urges practical conservation now. It notes short-term limits on price control and domestic drilling, while calling for long-term steps like safer offshore work, Keystone oil movement, transit investment, and reducing foreign oil dependence.
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Prohibition fuels violence and failure of drug war argues ex police official
Neill Franklin, former Maryland officer and LEAP leader, argues that drug prohibition causes more harm than the drugs themselves. He cites SWAT raids, wrong addresses, and innocent bystanders harmed, saying policies push violence while drug use remains steady. White House adviser Paul Chabot advocates tougher enforcement, but Franklin contends prohibition fuels gang violence and crime.
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Dear Doctor K Advises Teens On Tanning Risks
Doonesbury panel explains tanning harms and urges parents to stop teens from using tanning beds. It notes UVR from beds can be 10 to 15 times stronger than midday sun and raises future skin cancer risk, while vitamin D remains obtainable from other sources.
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Roswell Woman Completes Ball State Degree
Mara Norcross 37 of Roswell has earned an associate of arts degree with a major in general arts from Ball State University. She works as a travel coordinator for POISE and is a Chrysler High School graduate from New Castle Indiana. May 23 1987 commencement will confer degrees. 535 fall quarter graduates eligible for the 92nd commencement.
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