Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: Government-run programs efficient

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Your recent editorial headlined “Conse-quences of health care unfolding” is a continuing dog and pony show to maintain the status quo for the moneyed interests. This is the same ideology of no controls on business and free market knows be... Full story

Letter to the editor: Price hike in line with economy

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The editorial “Privat-izing mail delivery could save the post office” is a part of the ongoing effort to try to discredit the government. The proposed stamp price increase is used to support the contention that the post office is an inef... Full story

Letters to the editor: Rodeo coach commendable

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Tucumcari is a wonderful town with a wonderful community college. Above all, you have an amazing rodeo coach. I hope you realize and appreciate the talents and accomplishments of C.J. Aragon. Here in Idaho, we are so proud of our Idaho native and h... Full story

Health care law still under attack

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The recently passed health reform law is still being attacked by those wanting to retain the status quo. This attack is conducted by misrepresenting the content of the law, its costs and who will pay for it. What we don’t hear from conservativ... Full story

Constitution requires interpretation

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The April 14 editorial followed the conservative line of “liberal activist judges.” The tale goes that conservative judges interpret the law and liberals try to make it. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Constitution was writ... Full story

Cattle growers to celebrate Earth Day

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On Thursday, New Mexico Cattle Growers Association is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day with events that will be held all over the state and the world. There are people from 190 countries and one billion people taking this day to recogni... Full story

2-17 Letter to the Editor

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Your Jan. 13 editorial “Americans see failing economy,” is composed of conservative and libertarian talking points, half truths and outright propaganda. It states “Americans have awakened to the fact government doesn’t drive ... Full story

12-30 Letter to the Editor

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Laws regulate society Regarding your Dec. 9 editorial “Private sector holds key to more jobs:” The writer says government does not have a clue of how the economy works and its policies keeps small business from creating jobs. This ideol... Full story

12-23 Letter to the Editor

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Perfect gift came a long time ago As we prepare to celebrate various holidays this week, some of us may still be looking for the perfect gift. It gives me some pause to consider that the truly perfect gift came long ago, in the form of an unparallel... Full story

Letter to the editor: Animal cruelty case handled well

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Animal Protection of New Mexico appreciates the legal process undertaken to see that Haba, the dog that lives at Tucumcari Mayor Antonio Apodaca’s home, was represented in court following an allegation of animal cruelty that occurred on April 1... Full story

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