Thank God for the Election in New Mexico
A reflective editorial celebrates Tuesday's ballot outcome praising a peaceful transfer of power. It lauds Governor-elect Bill Richardson and supporters for inclusive governance, tax reform, and education accountability across New Mexico including southeastern regions.
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John Sanchez
Richardson
Sanchez
Rio Grande
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Las Cruces
Four Corners
Plains
Pete Domenici
Steve Pearce
Chaves County
Pat Jennings
Clarke Coll
Roswell Residents Criticize Prejudice and Growth Slowdown
A letter to the editor accuses Roswell residents of racial prejudice and calls for better mutual respect. The writer complains about a stagnant town with retirees blocking growth and urges welcoming new business and development to secure the city’s future.
Roswell High students at Sensations talent show
Becky Becker and Gina Powell were among contestants in Roswell High School's Sensations talent show on Nov 8 1977. Marine Pvt Raul B Conde of Roswell completed recruit training at San Diego depot. Barbara Faye Talbert of Roswell married Dale L White Jr of Farmington at Calvary Baptist Church.
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Barbara Faye Talbert
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Calvary Baptist Church
Democrats fail to demonize GOP leaders in NM race
A Santa Fe New Mexican and KOB-TV poll finds 43 percent of New Mexico voters view Sen. Manny Aragon negatively while 16 percent feel negatively about GOP chair John Dendahl. Aragon is known by 86 percent of residents versus 60 percent for Dendahl, raising questions about strategic messaging and ethnic considerations in attacks.
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Bush Turns Coattails After Historic GOP Gains
President Bush and Republicans seized control of both chambers in historic midterm gains. The GOP will hold at least 51 seats in the Senate and 227 in the House, with Cheney able to break ties. Jeb Bush won Florida governor, aiding the family prospects. Democrats lose major contests in Maryland and Massachusetts as Congress prepares a limited lame duck session.
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Mixed results for Hispanics in 2002 campaigns
Pre election polling shows Hispanics split across parties with notable wins for Democrats in Texas and Colorado while Republicans gain in New York and Florida. Despite high spending on Spanish ads, voter mood varied by state with lingering dissatisfaction in California and shifts among Cuban communities.
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