New memorial arrives at McBride Veterans Cemetery in Roswell
A milestone at the Gen. Doug L. McBride Veterans Cemetery in Roswell marks the arrival of four burial columbaria. Daryl Bethany organized delivery for the project known as the Quads with a 9 am arrival and 10 am dedication. Local honorees and veterans groups will participate in a colors presentation. The ceremony honors Sue McBride, Daryl Bethany, Jake Trujillo, and the author, with a note on growing burials and cremation shares.
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Dougal L. McBride
Roswell
McBride
Willis
Daryl Bethany
GDLM
Columbaria
Jake Trujillo
Taps
Louis Brady
Yours
Editorial: Governor ignores New Mexico economy
In a guest editorial, critics say Governor Martinez and Lt. Governor Sanchez promised tax cuts to spur jobs but the state remains near the bottom nationally for employment. They fault rebates for the film industry, call for real economic plans, and urge investment in education to grow a sustainable workforce.
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Espanola
Susana Martinez
John Sanchez
Santa Fe
Round House
New Mexico
California
Jon Barela
Martinez
Donald Trump
National Laboratories
Letter Commentary on Gun Control and Government Power
A reader criticizes Craig Abalos letter about gun rights, arguing that gun ownership does not cause crime and that strict laws fail in places like Chicago. The writer defends the Second Amendment, questions liberal policies, cites barbs at the NRA, and ends with Shakespeare and Star Trek references.
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Chicago
Abalos
Mr. Abalos
IRS
America
NRA
West
Barack Obama
Hillary Clinton
Wonser
Ministers of Grace
Scottie
Writer attacks scientific consensus in a sprawling letter
A reader argues against consensus, railing at Zika in Rio and various science topics. He cites Zika transmission, WHO warnings, and famous theories, then suggests consensus can be wrong yet ignores the value of data and experimentation. The piece ends with a critique of dismissing expert opinion.
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Martin Kral
Zika
Mr. Kral
CDC
World Health Organization
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God Bless
John Taylor
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Taylor
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