Martinez priorities questioned as state plane used for film crew
KOAT-TV probes New Mexico officials over a state plane loan to a Las Vegas film crew for a Cumbres and Toltec Railroad visit. Officials including Ed Burkle and Keith Gardner face scrutiny for potential policy conflicts, with reimbursement noted for the $4,000 flight cost.
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Santa FE
Susana Martinez
Las Vegas
N.M
Cumbres
Chama
Koat-Tv
Larry Barker
New Mexico
Congress
General Services Department
Ed Burkle
Martinez
Sanchez
Keith Gardner
Jay Miller
la Tusa
Civics Test Sparks Calls for Improved Schooling
National debate follows civics test showing 77 percent of fourth graders 62 percent of eighth graders and 64 percent of twelfth graders at basic level. ABA president calls it a wake up call while urging better-trained teachers and more time for government education.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Sandra Day O'Connor
American Bar Association
Stephen Zack
Obesity in Midlife Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
A Neurology study from Karolinska Institute researchers finds obese middle aged adults face an 80 percent higher risk of dementia or Alzheimer's than non obese peers. Data from 8534 Swedish twins aged 65 plus show 350 with dementia and 114 with possible dementia.
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Journal
Neurology
Weili Xu
Karolinska Institute
Stockholm
North America
Europe
United States
Understanding Pre-Alzheimer's in Early Dementia
A reader asks about pre Alzheimer's diagnosis for a father and explains that guidelines now identify a mental decline years before classic symptoms. The piece notes more than five million Americans live with a form of Alzheimer's and discusses early detection.
Alzheimer’s disease phases and diagnostic challenges outlined
The discussion outlines three phases early brain changes mild cognitive impairment and full Alzheimer’s while noting no standard biomarker levels across labs and that diagnosis is only confirmed at autopsy. It also mentions noninvasive steps though current treatments ease symptoms without altering disease progression and stresses coping and support options.
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DR. Gott
Tort reform in Texas and the serial litigant issue
The author urges tort reform as a remedy to costly lawsuits driven by serial plaintiffs. Citing high settlement rates and the burden on defendants, the piece argues for curbing frivolous suits that drain court resources and raise defense costs in Texas and across the nation.
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Obama
Texas
Point of Law
Our
Union
25 Years Ago Roswell Leader Receives Pink Cadillac
Barbara Delorimiere of Roswell is honored with a pink Cadillac by Mary Kay Cosmetics for leadership and sales success. She joined Mary Kay in 1967 and became sales director in 1968. AAUW Girls and Silverbelles are named at Roswell and Goddard high schools.
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Barbara Delorimiere
Roswell
Mary Kay Cosmetics Inc
Delorimiere
Mary Kay
AAUW
Roswell High School
Goddard High School
American Association of University Women
Service League
Chaves County
Laura DeShurley
Allen L. Bramlett
Roswell Og
Sally Roberts
Bill Roberts
Goddard
Donnell Reyes
Tino Abila
Goddard High
Silverbelle
Rebecca Torrez
Ralph Torrez
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