U S 70 work begins in dangerous Hondo Valley stretch
Construction finally starts on 38 mile U S Highway 70 through the Hondo Valley east of Ruidoso Downs despite a VCPC lawsuit. The piece notes 26 fatalities since 1998 and argues safety requires the project while highlighting a $35 million safety mitigation allocation and a project information center in Hondo.
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New Mexico
Hondo Valley
Ruidoso Downs
Ruidoso Downs Racetrack
U.S
Valley Community Preservation Commission
Federal Highway Administration
State Highway and Transportation Department
VCPC
U.S. District Court
State District Court
Ruidoso
Roswell
Sierra Blanca Constructors
Hondo
SBC
Gutierrez Ranch
U.S. 70
Letters complain about ENM state fair parade omissions
A reader questions Monday's claim that the parade focused on agriculture not schools. They note many non agricultural groups participated and urge NMMI cadets be included and honored next year, arguing for better parade management.
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Byrne
NMMI
Roswell Bank Celebrates 17th Anniversary with Two Day Party
Security National Bank of Roswell marked its 17th anniversary with a two day celebration. Goddard High School Band Boosters announced winners of their fair booth contest: R G Burke, Bob Dillard, Clyde Kuykendall and Sarrah Sides. Shelly Smith joined Roswell High School band in the 102 member McDonald’s All American High School Band.
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Security National Bank of Roswell
R.G. Burke
Bob Dillard
Clyde Kuykendall
Sarrah
Goddard High School
Political musings on campaigns and observers in Santa Fe
A reflection on campaign coverage and candidate behavior in New Mexico. The writer notes attacks from ads, praise for some candidates, and critiques of others while highlighting Project Vote Smart and AP Adwatch as aids to voters.
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Billy Fernandez
Connecticu
Billy Furrullo
GOP
John Sanchez
Bill Richardson
Sanchez
Richardson
Congress
Dave Cargo
Project Vote Smart
New Mexico
Sharon Clahchischilliage
Children, Youth and Families Department
Heather Wilson
Joe Skeen
U.S. House
Skeen
Oregon
John Kitzhaber
Gary Johnson
Jesse Ventura
Snake River
Bush lays out case for war against Saddam Hussein
President Bush argued in Cincinnati that delaying action against Iraq risks greater danger, detailing intelligence on Saddam's pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and an arsenal of unmanned aerial vehicles. He urged readiness to act unless Saddam disarms, criticizing opposition voices and noting networks refused live carry.
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Saddam Hussein
Cincinnati
Saddam
Congress
Stalin
White House
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Cbsnbc
Washington Post
Hispanic voters defy simple labels in 2004 election
A Pew Kaiser study finds Hispanics show broad, shallow party loyalty with mixed policy stances. Democrats lead among registered Latinos, but Cuban-Americans in Florida favor Republicans. Younger Hispanics split 34 21 26 by party, abortion views vary, and Bush remains personally popular.
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Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Florida
George Bush
Democratic Congress
Jean
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