Readers react to Roswell forums and politics
Roswell letters praise candidate forums at the Baptist Church with statewide attendees while criticizing Richardson and Denish for not attending. Don Brooks laments negative ads and urges support for Judge Forbes based on the New Mexico Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission’s retention verdict.
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Rick Kraft
Roswell
the Baptist Church
Richardson
Ms. Denish
John Sanchez
David Bacon
Mr. Richardson
Chavez County
New Mexico
Artesia
Jay Forbes
Jerry Losee
Carlsbad
Forbes
Jay
Voter turnout and political candor under scrutiny
The column argues that turnout fell since 1964 due to apathy and media sound bites, with politics driven by pollsters and special interests. It cites polls, cites the late Sen Wellstone as a model, and warns that elections will shape Senate control and federal judges before ending with a call for greater citizen participation.
Murder at Lincoln Stirred Santa Fe Power Shifts in 1879
On Feb 18 1879 Hall Sheriff Peppin and Tom Catron clashed with Jesse Evans Jimmy Dolan and Billy the Kid after their talks with Chap mans companions. Chapman was shot killed then burned as violence followed. Gov Wallace seized control amid the crisis. The piece notes 1879 births of Einstein Stalin and Klee and hints Lew Wallace’s meeting with Billy the Kid next week.
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Peppin
Santa Fe
Tom Catron
Tunstall
Chapman
Lincoln
Mrs. McSween
Jesse Evans
Jimmy Dolan
Billy the Kid
Wallace
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Artesian
Sincerely, Don Brooks
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Elke M. Mikaelian
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Watkins
American Humanist Association
Supreme Court
Thomas
Sen
Paul Wellstone
Senate
Reuters
Susan Peak
New Britain, Conn
Cal Thomas
Tribune Media Services
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Ill
Calthomas.com
Tribune Media Sves. Inc
Virgle O. Herrin
David M. George D.O
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CNP
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N. Main
Aveda.com
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Chaves County
Michael A. Trujillo
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Robbie White
Formerrymaids Com
Albert Einstein
Joseph Stalin
Paul Klee
Huston Chapman
Lew Wallace
Fools and Newcomers
Fortunecity.com
Down To Earth Nutrition Center
Missouri Ave
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