Moments of clarity in a fractious redistricting session
In a tense New Mexico redistricting session Rep Ken Martinez and Rep Tom Taylor discussed compromise templates as maps shift population from rural areas to cities. The debate highlighted diverging strategies with Democrats favoring district-by-district bargaining and Republicans pushing wide changes.
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House
Ken Martinez
D Grants
Tom Taylor
Farmington
Martinez
Taylor
Albuquerque
West Side
Rio Rancho
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Editorial on Disaster Aid Politics and Senate Bill
An editorial critiques Congress for using disaster relief funding as political theater. It notes the House rejected a relief bill while the Senate backed a larger package, and highlights Sen. Roy Blunt’s role. It argues for passing the Senate version with 6.9 billion in funding to aid tornado and flood recovery and infrastructure repairs.
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Congress
House
Senate
Roy Blunt
Missouri
Blunt
Harry Reid
Washington, D.C
Joplin
Seaboard
Robin Carnahan
George W. Bush
Holding It Too Long Can Hurt Your Bladder
A reader asks if delaying urination can damage the bladder. The doctor says the worst outcome is worsening discomfort until the urge is relieved, not explosion. A separate note describes meeting a Guatemalan journalist in Miami who supports reporters amid shrinking media jobs and slow diversification.
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Doctor K
Guatemala
Miami
Doonesbury and the urge to act in journalism
Doonesbury notes ongoing job cuts in TV news and newspapers and highlights a Guatemalan journalist who survived a hostage ordeal after an investigative piece. The piece also veers into health advice about bladder function and urinary health, stressing timely urination to avoid infections.
New Mexico Guard Privates Complete Fort Leonard Wood Training
Two New Mexico Army National Guard privates Luis F. Perez of Artesia and Michael R. Maldonado of Ruidoso Downs completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood. They learned drill and ceremonies weapons map reading tactics military courtesy justice first aid and Army history. Pfc Eduard A. Still received the Air Assault Badge at Fort Campbell ceremony. he is the son of Dorothy M. Still of Roswell.
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New Mexico Army National Guard
Luis F. Perez
Artesia
Michael R. Maldonado
Ruidoso Downs
Fort Leonard Wood
Perez
John V. Perez
Maldonado
Adolph B. Maldonado
Eduard A. Still
Army
Fort Campbell
Still
Dorothy M. Still
Roswell
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Editorial
Doonesbury
Maria Hinojosa
TNE
Dr. K
United Media Syndicate
Israel
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