Community thanks and upcoming races highlighted in letters
Readers thank strangers who helped during a power chair accident at College and Main on March 7 2013. The letter also questions religion politics and media coverage before reporting on the 32nd Pecos Valley Stampede with funds for Altrusa Breast Cancer and Youth Challenge Foundation. Results for the half marathon were delayed by technical problems and Ellen Casavantes posted 3 16 01.
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College and
Main
Central Valley Electric Coop
Pecos Valley
SCOR
Humphreys
Edwards Trust
Altrusa Club
Youth Challenge Foundation
Roswell
Rita Kane-Doerhoefer
Elaine Mayfield
O Reilly comments on faith, media and culture
O'Reilly criticizes secular forces and Christian leadership for a lack of public pushback over religious display and belief. He cites Rotela’s case at FAU as an example and warns of a future where Christian symbols fade, urging renewed Christian activism. The column reflects his views from billoreilly com.
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FAU
Rotela
Democratic Party
Florida
America
Jesus
TV News
Bill O'Reilly
Obama
Billoreilly.com
Lithium and medications for bipolar disorder explained
The piece notes antipsychotics for mania related psychosis, antidepressants for low mood but with mania risk, and anti anxiety drugs for jitters and distress. It warns relapse after stopping meds and possible lifelong use, and describes lithium as a natural substance with ongoing research into its mechanism. Dr Komaroff of Harvard Medical School is cited.
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Komaroff
Harvard Medical School
Reviving an Angel Wing Begonia From a Cutting
A reader asks how to revive a 4 foot tall angel wing begonia. Advice covers cutting back and rooting stems, using plastic tubes or bags with moss, or rooting hormone powder. Soil moisture, warmer seasons, and new shoots below the cut help renew the plant.
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Jer
Judy M. A
Lyndy Presides Pecos Valley MOAA Chapter Installation
Retired Army Col. Robert F. Lynd was installed as president of the Pecos Valley Chapter of MOAA at a quarterly meeting. The charter chapter, organized March 27 1976, was represented by Vice President Maj John Schaffer who presented the president s gavel. New year officers include Ma John Schaffer USAF ret, Maj Susan Goodman USAF ret secretary treasurer and BG Albert Dye Maj Len Kunko and Karen Remmele as board and auxiliary members. Membership in MOAA is open to current or former commissioned or warrant officers of the seven U S uniformed services and surviving spouses. The chapter meets quarterly and invites new members. for information call Major Susan Goodman at 840 7753.
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Robert F. Lynd
Pecos Valley
Military Officers Association of America
Col. Lynd
Colonel Lynd
Maj
John Schaffer
USAF
Susan Goodman
USA
Albert Dye
Len Kunko
Karen Remmele
MOAA
U.S
Uniformed Services
Four
Armed Services
The
Coast Guard
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
ENMU Roswell EMS Program Earns Positive COAEMSP Review
The Eastern New Mexico University Roswell EMS program, accredited since 1994, received a positive outcomes review from COAEMSP. The 3 year averages for graduates in 2011 2010 and 2009 met all thresholds, with five full time instructors, one support staff and 56 adjuncts, over 1100 graduates since inception. Call 624 7359 for more information.
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Eastern New Mexico University- Roswell
Committee On Accreditation
Coaemsp
George Hatch
EMS
Roswell
Citizens Academy at FLETC Open to Public
The Border Patrol Academy invites the public to join a Citizens Academy at FLETC Artesia. The program aims to show what it takes to become a Border Patrol Agent and runs for six weeks starting April on Thursdays.
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Citizens’ Academy
Fletc
U.S. Border Patrol Academy
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Artesia
Border Patrol Training Academy Course Details
Five week program held Thursdays 6 to 8 pm covering Operations Use of Force Driving and Spanish with a daylong field trip in week five and a history overview plus graduation in week six. Participants must be 18 plus and a U S citizen or permanent resident alien. Clearance by FLETC Security Services required. Contact Community Liaison and Academy Support at (575) 748-8022.
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U.S. Border Patrol
U.S
FLETC
Community Liaison and Academy Support Department
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Begonia
Nmsu Extension Publications
Aces
Nmsu
Curtis Smith
Nmsu Agricultural Science Center
Miller Rd
Los Lunas
Curtis W. Smith
New Mexico State University
Cooperative Extension Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Army
MOA
Enmur Emergency Medical Services
Commission On Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
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