Defining moments or gradual slide into abyss
A reflective column argues that defining moments are diminishing in impact compared to ongoing economic and political crises. It cites New Mexico fare, Rail Runner costs, public union tensions, state deficits, and federal debt as signs shaping a generation’s fate. The piece ends warning of a national defining moment looming.
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Afghanistan
New Mexico
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Senate Budget Committee
New Mexico News Services
Editorial: Nuclear Crisis in Japan Demands Clear Government Action
The editorial analyzes the Fukushima disaster chain of events including cooling failures, vapor releases, core meltdowns, reactor explosions, and seawater injections. It urges the government to provide swift, accurate information and for experts to offer clear explanations to earn public trust.
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Japan
Fukushima Prefecture
Asahi Shimbun
Tokyo
Lettermen Seek Santa Fe Lobby Roles in NM
An humorous ad invites well to do individuals or workers with understanding bosses to work 45 days a year as seasonal legislators in New Mexico. No salary but potential retirement perks and expense account offered. Contact local Democratic or Republican headquarters for details.
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New Mexico
Santa Fe
Legislative Windfall and Public Service Realities
The piece critiques a House plan to raise yearly retirement contributions for lawmakers from 500 to 600 dollars, arguing the change mainly publicizes a windfall for long serving officials. It advocates realism about legislative service and notes lawmakers face constant constituent obligations and community duties.
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House
Senate
Vitamin D and bone health overview
Vitamin D supports bone mineralization for growth and remodeling and helps regulate inflammation immune and neuromuscular function. Since few foods naturally contain it fortification in cereals milk and dairy is common with sources like cod liver oil fish liver eggs and certain seafood. RDA varies by age 400 IU infants 0 12 months 600 IU for ages 1 to 70 and 800 IU for those over 70. Toxicity risks include appetite loss weight loss heart rhythm issues and elevated calcium. sun exposure does not cause toxicity and high intake from foods is unlikely.
Japan's Disaster Readiness Shines After Major Quake
A powerful magnitude 8.9 earthquake devastates Japan, triggering evacuations near nuclear sites and widespread damage. The nation, a global leader in disaster preparedness, marks Disaster Prevention Day each Sept 1 and trains children in drills, contrasting its response with Haiti's more catastrophic 7.0 quake and rebuilding recovery.
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Japan
Tokyo
Yokohama
Haiti
25 Years Act Roswell High Honors 1985 86 List
Roswell High School released its 1985 86 Honor Roll names. Students achieving 4.0 GPA include seniors Brack Bullock Kelly D Coll Tracey L Cooper Rudy L Guzman Sean P Powell Kelly A Pryal Kevin Van Pelt John R Wade Debbie D Woody juniors Scott R Armstrong Amber R Micklevitz Melissa A Nor cross Fatima R Recalde Suzanne J Smith Douglas M Vineyard sophomores Anna M Antunez Angela Arias Enrique Vargas and freshmen Kelly Becker Brad Bullock Tim M Fuller Janet S Gilbertson Sarah Glenn Anni Liu Chris Pattidson Laura Strassle Leslie G Tucker Letitia A Zigmond.
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Roswell High School
Brack Bullock
Kelly D. Coll
Tracey L. Cooper
Rudy L. Guzman
Sean P. Powell
Kelly A. Pryal
Kevin van Pelt
John R. Wade
Debbie D. Woody
Scott R. Armstrong
Amber R. Micklevitz
Melissa A. Norcross
Fatima R. Recalde
Suzanne J. Smith
Douglas M. Vineyard
Anna M. Antunez
Angela Arias
Enrique Vargas
Kelly Becker
Brad Bullock
Tim M. Fuller
Janet S. Gilbertson
Sarah Glenn
Anni Liu
Chris Pattidson
Laura Strassle
Leslie G. Tucker
Letitia A. Zigmond
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