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When he was commander of the space forces, current Roskosmos head Vladimir Popovkin said: “If anybody decides to deploy weapons in space, we will be forced to take appropriate measures in order not to be left out in the cold.” The militarization of space continues.

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New director at first U.S. spaceport

Christine Anderson was announced as the new executive director of the New Mexico Spaceport Authority Feb. 28.

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MDC clamps down on corruption

Vicente Peele, Community Custody Program coordinator, arrested after allegations of receiving bribes. Now the program is shut down. Those who would be out on house arrest are stuck in jail thanks to this jackass.

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Judges halt community-release program

Another corrupt New Mexican official ruins lives as usual.

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Healthy Horizons: Psychiatric Center Gets A Facelift

Albuquerque artist James Houston produced a 93 foot long mural at the UNM psychiatric center, which, according to staff, helps to calm down the patients and creates a more inviting environment.

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Officer Tasers Epileptic 14-Year-Old Girl in the Head

A 14-year-old girl was tasered in the head by Tucumcari Police Chief Roger Hatcher for running across the street without looking. The taser dart penetrated the skull and went into the girl's brain. She is recovering after being hospitalized.

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I Need Your Input On What a Veterans' Court Should Consist Of

I went to a veterans' townhall meeting and was asked to help the state come up with ideas to help create a veterans' court. Please give me any ideas you have on what such a court should consist of and how it should be implemented. This is your chance to help create something im …

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DHS Says Returning Vets Potential Recruits For RIght WIng Extremists

A clip from the DHS report on right-wing extremists and my take on it.

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8th Air Force Tie from Zazzle.com

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Alien Stubs Hat from Zazzle.com

Alien visitors are marketing their own line of clothing. THEY'RE HERE!

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Some Gave All from Zazzle.com

Show your patriotism to all your friends by postmarking your letters with this memorial stamp!

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B-24 Bomber Tie from Zazzle.com

Fly into your next Air Force reunion wearing the coolest tie in town. Yeah that's right it's a B-24 bomber. Dropping bombs!

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Another Place N Time going out of business

Another Place N Time closes shop.

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Kix Mix 66 promotes Tricounty business

Local businesses have banded together to keep each other above water in this murky economy.

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Returning Home From Iraq: War on Terror

A blog about what the war on terror really means.

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Charlie's para-plow takes on snow and weeds

Charlie Thomas invented a snow plow that connects to just about any wheelchair, plus he added blades to take out weeds in the summer. Also check out the picture of the month.

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Returning Home From Iraq: War and Crime

This is a new blog about my experiences since returing to the States from Iraq. I'm hoping to spark some conversation from other vets. Some of the things I've seen since being home have made me quite bitter.

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Edgewood officials look to the future

Growing small town perspective from the officials themselves. Anyone living in New Mexico or interested in politics should read this to better understand the issues at hand and who is involved in shaping the future of this country.

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Democrats rally in Edgewood

Tom Udall, Martin Heinrich, Ben Ray Lujan, Michael Anaya, Bruce King, Janice Saxton, a representative for Barack Obama and many other democrats rallied at Edgewood Elementary School to encourage voters to go Democrat in the upcoming election.

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Frustrated as hell

Frustrating life events help journalist vent through writing.

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Fires' aftermath requires new mission

Fire season changes the forest service's mission.

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The new cold war

Russian and U.S. arms sales around the world.

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Manzanos fear flooding

Threats of flooding in New Mexico's Manzano mountains have emergency workers preparing for the worst.

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Roswell UFO festival attendance up

Attendance is up at the UFO festival in Roswell by 25 percent compared to last year.

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Welcome home, almost

Troops deployed to Iraq don't always return home to the United States. For those who return to other countries the transition may be even more challenging. The good news is there are people there to help out.

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