Richardson selects Homans as first Cabinet appointment
Gov elect Bill Richardson names Rick Homans as secretary of economic development and plans a California trip to meet high tech executives. The piece notes his cost cutting and tax cut proposals, aims to spur growth and attract outside companies, with emphasis on Rio Grande Corridor and Roswell growth potential.
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Rick Homans
Albuquerque
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Homans
California
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Rio Grande Corridor
Roswell
Santa Fe
Las Cruces
God bless animals, share in divine love of all creatures
A reader argues God would bless animals and that both humans and animals share breath and spirit. The letter notes God's universal love, cites Psalms 36:6, Ecclesiastes 3, and reflects on human behavior versus animals.
Balloons released at Chisum Elementary School event
At Chisum Elementary School, 125 kindergarten through third grade students released giant helium balloons. Cherilyn Wallace announced a schedule of programs to teach people how to make western clothing. Lt. Gov. Robert Ferguson attended a military ball at the Roswell Country Club.
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Cherilyn Wallace
Chaves County
4-H
Robert Ferguson
Roswell Country Club
Tale of Two Elections in New Mexico
The article describes a split election dynamic in New Mexico where Democrats win at polling places while Republicans gain ground with absentee ballots. It notes that absentee counting lags, creating dual tallies, and cites GOP efforts to mail absentee guidance and Democrats’ stronger ground game. Names and places include Pete Domenici Heather Wilson Bernalillo County Mary Herrera.
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Charles Dickens
New Mexico
Cub
Pete Domenici
Heather Wilson
Richard Romero
Wilson
GOP
Bernalillo County
Republican State Land Commission
Pat Lyons
Darren White
Pentagon balked at Clinton plan to strike al Qaida in Afghanistan
Washington AP report notes Daniel Benjamin and Steven Simon say Clinton faced stiff Pentagon resistance in pursuing al Qaida after 1998 cruise missile strikes. They quote officials fearing a risky operation, past hostages, and leaks about undermining the effort, while historians compare friction across administrations.
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United States
Daniel Benjamin
Steven Simon
Clinton
Pentagon
FBI
Osama bin Laden
al-Qaida
Carter
Iran
White House
Hollywood stars praise Castro sparking embargo debate
A cascade of A list figures visit Cuba and praise Fidel Castro drawing criticism of the U S embargo. The piece argues the regime restricts basic rights while noting Steven Spielberg and others defend engagement over sanctions.
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Jack Nicholson
Robert Redford
Danny Glover
Kevin Costner
Jane Fonda
Woody Harrelson
Matt Dillon
Ed Asner
Shirley MacLaine
Naomi Campbell
Kate Moss
Oliver Stone
Steven Spielberg
Cuba
Fidel Castro
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NSYNC
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Spielberg
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Human Rights Watch
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United Nations Commission On Human Rights
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