Rail Runner on the radar in NM transportation talks
In a Transportation and Public Works Committee session Rep. Rick Little questioned the cost of mothballing the Rail Runner. County concerns and future regional needs were weighed as supporters stressed economic benefits and growth potential for Albuquerque Santa Fe and beyond.
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Legislative Transportation and Public Works Committee
Rick Little
New Mexico
Chris Blewett
Rio Metro Regional Transportation District
Central New Mexico
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Belen
Pueblos
Jane Powdrell-Culbertson
Sandoval County
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Washington
Bernalillo
Los Lunas
Anna Crook
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Blocking the Sunshine in the Obama Transparency Clash
Editorial argues the Obama administration undermined openness by demoting Catherine Pappi, a Homeland Security FOIA whistleblower, as Sunshine Week highlights government transparency. It cites congressional scrutiny led by Rep. Darrell Issa and calls for release of a year‑old investigation's findings while defending whistleblowers who expose improprieties.
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Obama
Department of Homeland Security
Catherine Pappi
Congress
Pappi
Inspector General
Darrell Issa
Rcalif
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Homeland Security Department
Homeland Security
Barack Obama
Today in history March 21 highlights the 1806 Juarez birth
On this date Benito Juarez was born in Oaxaca in 1806. Other events include 1685 Bach's birth in Eisenach Germany 1804 Code Napoleon adopted and 1907 U S Marines arrive in Honduras amid political violence.
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Benito Juarez
Oaxaca
Polycythemia Vera Explained By The Doctor’s Eye
Dear reader, polycythemia vera is a blood disorder where bone marrow overproduces red blood cells, sometimes white cells and platelets. It thickens blood, may cause headaches fatigue dizziness and shortness of breath, and elevates hemoglobin and hematocrit while lowering erythropoietin. treatment includes marrow suppressants low dose aspirin phlebotomy and possibly antihistamines or UV light for itching. Stop tobacco avoid extreme temperatures monitor skin ulcers and follow physician advice on activity and care.
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DR. Gott
Nuclear power debate linked to Japan disaster and risks
The article quotes Dr. Helen Caldicott urging closure of all US nuclear reactors. She cites waste and danger from plants, urges reducing consumption and pressuring utility companies, and argues nuclear tech threatens life with widespread radioactive contamination if trends continue.
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Japan
Dr. Caldicott
United States
Caldicott
Roswell Teens Picked For Up With People Tour And FFA Honor
Mary Kay Harton has completed six weeks of rehearsals in Tucson preparing for a year long Up With People tour. She is a Goddard High and Cottey College alumna and was chosen from over ten thousand applicants. Cheryl Spear earns Roswell High Future Farmers of America member of the month for her achievements with the chapter.
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Mary Kay Harton
Roswell
Tucson
Harton
Robert Harton
Goddard High
Cottey College
Missouri
Cheryl Spear
Leo B. Spear
Future Farmers of America
Spear
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