Readers defend poolroom committee process and tax debate
A letter protests the Parks and Recreation poolroom remodel process, claiming the director ignored committee input. It also challenges claims about tax burdens and political ads, defending bipartisanship and detailing the Baby Brianna Bill’s passage with multiple lawmakers and supporters.
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Parks and Recreation Department
Roswell Adult and Senior Center
Today in History highlights key events on Sept 18
On September 18 1810 Chile declared independence from Spain forming a national junta. Quebec fell to British in 1759. Washington laid the Capitol cornerstone in 1793. The Fugitive Slave Act passed in 1850. CBS on air in 1927. Wolfe published You Cant Go Home Again in 1940. National Security Act took effect in 1947. Dag Hammarskjold died in 1961. Jimi Hendrix died in 1970.
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U.S. Capitol
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Sunshine laws vital to hold officials accountable says FOG
FOG New Mexico advocates transparency in government urging consequences for law violating elected officials. Welsh warns secrecy harms taxpayers by denying access to meetings and raising costs, stressing accountability under open meetings and open records laws.
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Welsh
New Mexico
Flu vaccine guidance for 2009 H1N1 included in seasonal shot
Readers are urged six months and older to get the flu vaccine when available. The 2009 H1N1 strain is included in the seasonal vaccine. High risk groups include those with chronic conditions, diabetes, asthma, pregnant women, and health care workers.
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Department of Health and Human Services
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