Veterans care and veteran aid become hot election issue
The article outlines how the Department of Veterans Affairs faces ongoing delays and scandals, with billions in funding and millions of veterans affected. It contrasts proposals from Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton on privatized options, care access, accountability, and expanded benefits including mental health, education, housing, and disability. The piece notes 21.6 million veterans in the United States, 9 million enrolled in VA healthcare, and the VA as a large federal agency.
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New Mexico budget fight deepens after vetoes and tax changes
Lawmakers clash over line item vetoes as education funding faces near 70 million in cuts and higher education loses about 42 million. Moody's reviews state finances amid oil price slump and weak energy revenues. Republicans push tax loophole closures expected to raise 10 million this year and 27 million next year.
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Moody’s Investors Service
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Remodeling Gains In Value And Enjoyment
A recent national survey shows a minor kitchen remodel recoups 94 percent, a bathroom addition 91 percent, a major kitchen remodel 90 percent, a two story addition 83 percent, and a deck 72 percent. The best choices improve living space and resale value without overdoing it. Call today.
Longtime NMMI alumnus beloved for discipline and service
Bob Gowan, honored as the oldest alumnus at NMMI homecoming, reflects on a 50 year career and guiding lessons. Redis, his wife of 25 years, recalls the motto of achievement honor and duty that shaped their life. He plans to celebrate his 90th birthday at Christmas, recalling roles from sergeant to company commander.
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New Mexico Battle Over Closed Primaries Reaches Supreme Court
The state GOP fights to preserve closed primaries arguing parties must choose their standard bearers. Opponents warn against tactical voting and erosion of party labels in elections. The case, tied to party rights and voter access, awaits Supreme Court review.
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National Conference of State Legislatures
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New Mexico Republican Party
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Supreme Court
Republican Party
Hector Balderas
Anderson
Nicholas Sydow
Hollington
Democratic Party
Bernalillo
Judith Nakamura
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Nakamura
Michael Vigil
New Mexico Court of Appeals
Gallup Man Faces DWI Charge After Crashing Into Helicopter
Glenn Livingston of Gallup is jailed on aggravated DWI resisting arrest and related counts after a crash involving a medical transport helicopter and a fire truck at a landing zone on Highway 566 in McKinley County. The unoccupied helicopter was ready to move a rollover crash patient. All vehicles were towed from the scene.
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Halloween festival at Peachtree Village limited to residents
The Around Town listing in Sunday’s Vistas on page C2 incorrectly stated the Peachtree Village Retirement Community event as open to the public. It is limited to residents and family of Peachtree Village. The RDR apologizes for the error.
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