How to save New Mexico small towns from population loss
The piece discusses rural depopulation in New Mexico with 15 of 33 counties shrinking 2000 to 2015 while Albuquerque and Las Cruces grow. It notes county declines, economic impacts on schools and stores, and urges action to reverse urbanization and protect small communities. It cites migration driven by economic opportunity and ends with a call to effort and contact info for further discussion.
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U.S
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Las Cruces
Bernalillo
Dofa Ana Countes
Lea County
Coun
Hidalgo County
Bootheel
Santa Fe
Cerrillos Road
Mora County
DeBaca
Plains States
RFS ethanol mandate sparks bipartisan reform push
The article outlines how the 2005 2007 Renewable Fuel Standard aimed to raise biofuel use despite falling gasoline demand. It cites EPA flexibility, debates over carbon emissions, industry and environmentalist opposition, and proposed reforms including HR 5180 to cap ethanol at 9.7 percent of projected gasoline demand and shift toward market forces.
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Congress
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
U.S
House Oversight Committee
John DeCicco
University of Michigan
Energy Institute
Morning Consult
FactCheck Org
Janet McCabe
Office of Air and Radiation
RFS
Wall Street Journal
WSJ
Chet Thompson
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Frank Macchiarola
American Petroleum Institute
Macchiarola
Bill Flores
Texas
Peter Welch
D-Va
Bob Goodlatte
R-Va
Jim Costa
Calif
Steve Womack
Ark
Cedric Richmond
D-La
Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act
Wind damage and salt burn blamed for leaf blackening on pear tree
New Mexico spring winds bruise leaves along margins causing blackening. Salt burn from mineral in irrigation water may contribute. Fire blight unlikely. wind and drought stress suspected. Frost damage earlier affected several desert trees. update from Tom J. in Chaves County notes April freezes. Curtis W. Smith explains irrigation and weather factors in Yard and Garden column.
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New Mexico
U.S
Tom J
Chaves
Alien Costume Con test workshop at Roswell museum June 11
Roswell Museum and Art Center hosts a free Second Saturday workshop June 11 from 10 to noon for grades 3-12. Led by Nancy Fleming, the session covers costume making with design tips and technical help for a winning alien outfit.
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Roswell Museum and Art Center
Amac Foundation
Amanda Nicholson
Nancy Fleming
Nancy
Alien Cos
Tume
Ros
Well
Convention and Civic Center
Ufofestivalroswell.com
Civic Center Plaza
Roswell
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Energy Makes America Great Inc
Citizens’ Alliance For Responsible Energy
CARE
Marita
Mother Nature
Tom
Yard and Garden
Curtis Smith
Cwsmithanmsu
Jsacebook.com
Curtis W. Seeru
Pa.d
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Mike Lagg
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Carrizozo
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