Wake up to DWI dangers with tougher New Mexico laws
Editorial urges lawmakers to strengthen New Mexico DWI statutes after years of high alcohol-related traffic deaths. Citing Taos County losses and national rankings, the piece calls for tougher first offense penalties and making repeat offenses felonies to deter drinking and driving.
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New Mexico
Taos County
New Mexico Traffic Safety Bureau
New Mexico Restaurant Association
NMHU to open two year Taos college plan announced
On October 22 1981 NMHU president John Aragon announced plans to seek legislative funding for a two year Taos branch offering an associate of arts degree. Meanwhile Holy Cross Hospital nurses pushed to reopen their two year contract with Advanced Health Systems seeking better benefits and clarified leave provisions. Taos TV booster project received three translators arriving to enable test broadcasts within weeks.
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New Mexico Highlands University
NMHU
Taos
John Aragon
Aragon
Professional Performance Association
Holy Cross Hospital
Advanced Health Systems
AHS
Presbyterian Medical Services
Taos Valley
Taos Community TV Club, Inc
Trash debt and political critique spark calls for action
A reader letters section voices frustration at county officials and trash bill delinquencies, urging accountability and attitudinal change. The piece argues for stricter enforcement, awareness, and penalties, then shifts to drunk driving, advocating mandatory training like TIPS to reduce incidents.
Ambrose Survives Injuries After May Incident in Taos
Taos resident refutes claim of Ambrose's death from injuries last May. The dog, saved by concerned neighbors and veterinarian Lisa Valenzuela, remains living in Taos. The writer cites Mark Twain and criticizes Kate Kuligowski for sharing the alleged death.
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Kate J. Kuligowski
Ambrose
Taos
Ms. Kuligowski
Lisa Valenzuela
Unbalanced venting sparks patriotic letter to editor
Arthur L. Ortiz defends U.S. actions after claims by critics and protesters. He argues freedom of speech permits criticism but warns against anti American rhetoric. Ortiz cites terrorism, Afghanistan aid, and Kennedy era Peace Corps to urge unity and continued support for national defense. He notes his Taos roots and military service as context.
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Sandra Russell
United States
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Blair
Afghanistan
William Buckley Jr
America
Buckley
Turkey
Kennedy
Peace Corps
Japan
South America
Taos
United States of America
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