Eagle Nest Lake purchase tests New Mexico budget limits
The 1990s sale of Eagle Nest Lake by the Davis family to the state faced political wrangling and budget scrutiny. Governors Johnson and Richardson debated funding, while lawmakers warned of shortfalls in Medicaid and disability programs. Critics said public money for a horse sanctuary and park was unaffordable, highlighting fiscal constraints and staffing limits for existing parks.
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Gary Johnson
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Patrick Lyons
Senate
Manny Aragon
Johnson and Lyons
Bill Richardson
Eagle Nest
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New Mexico
State Game and Fish Department
John Arthur Smith
Senate Finance Committee
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Diane Denish
State Board of Finance
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No recession ends as NBER cites June 2009 completion
Editorial notes the NBER panel declares the recession began December 2007 and ended June 2009, despite ongoing unemployment near 9.6 percent. It discusses slow hiring, cautious businesses, and political uncertainties shaping the recovery path.
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National Bureau of Economic Research
Opposed Church on the Move in School System Debate
A reader, stating Christian and parental views, argues schools should be free of religious influence and contends church leaders overstep by trying to impose beliefs. The letter defends Mr. Smotherman’s right to his beliefs while opposing urging others to adopt them.
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Smotherman
Lost Dream Act opportunity amid partisan battles in Senate
The Dream Act, tied to a defense bill with Don't ask, don't tell repeal, failed to reach debate after Democrats fell three votes short in the Senate. Introduced by Harry Reid, it would have provided a path to citizenship for undocumented youths under 36 brought to the U S as children, potentially affecting over two million people.
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Senate
Harry Reid
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Doonesbury Dear Dr Gott Letter Advocates Detailed Answers
A reader defends long in depth medical replies, arguing doctors should provide thorough explanations to patients. The letter notes many correspondents suffer chronic health issues after years of seeking relief and praises comprehensive medical guidance.
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DR. Gott
Ask Dr Gott Heat Induced Nausea Explained
A reader reports recurring nausea in hot weather despite multiple doctors. Dr Gott explains heat induced nausea from overload of the body temperature control system and lists causes including humidity fever dehydration weight and medications with preventive steps like hydration electrolytes light clothing and reducing sun exposure.
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DR. Gott
Roswell Grads Shine in Air Force Training Posts
Airman 1st Class Regina F. Jackson daughter of Rev and Mrs J R Shiner of Roswell graduated from the U S Air Force personnel specialist course at Keesler A F B Biloxi Mississippi Jackson is a 1982 Roswell High School graduate Airman Angela D Woodson daughter of Vernay Carey of Artesia graduated from the Air Force surgical service specialist course at Sheppard A F B Texas Woodson is slated to serve with the Air Force Regional Hospital at Langley A F B Virginia
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J.R. Shiner
Roswell
U.S. Air Force
Keesler A.F.B
Biloxi
Miss. Jackson
Roswell High School
Angela D. Woodson
Vernay Carey
Artesia
Sheppard A.F.B
Texas
Woodson
Air Force Regional Hospital
Langley Air Force Base
Virginia
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