Two Home Grown Jihadists Arrested
Notable Quotes: John Wooden
"Why do we dread adversity when we know that facing it is the only way to become stronger, smarter, better?"
On the Border
Mac Goes on the Record with Teddy Feinberg
Dead End? Where is the road to the new school?
When driving north of Highway 70 on Sonoma Ranch Road, drivers wanting to have a look at the construction site of Mesa Vista Elementary School will encounter this dirt road (photo below). The new school, which is nearly 90% complete, is located up this dirt road and to the east on Peachtree Hills Road.
At this point, it is uncertain how or when the Las Cruces Public Schools and/or the City of Las Cruces plan to get this dirt road ready for the school buses and parent's vehicles that will carry students to the new school.
The uncertainty arises because recently state funding for the paving of this road was refused by Las Cruces City Commission. Funds had been made available through the New Mexico Finance Authority, and backed by special property fees from a local assessment district. The money was made available to pave four lanes all the way to Peachtree Hills Road.
However, in a surprise vote reversal by the Las Cruces City Commission, (only Mayor Ken Miyagishima voted to accept the state funding) the money for the paving of this road was allowed to slip away.
In the meantime, construction of the Mesa Vista Elementary school continues to move along (photo below). The school is reportedly almost 90% complete.
At this point, it is uncertain how or when the Las Cruces Public Schools and/or the City of Las Cruces plan to get this dirt road ready for the school buses and parent's vehicles that will carry students to the new school.
The uncertainty arises because recently state funding for the paving of this road was refused by Las Cruces City Commission. Funds had been made available through the New Mexico Finance Authority, and backed by special property fees from a local assessment district. The money was made available to pave four lanes all the way to Peachtree Hills Road.
However, in a surprise vote reversal by the Las Cruces City Commission, (only Mayor Ken Miyagishima voted to accept the state funding) the money for the paving of this road was allowed to slip away.
In the meantime, construction of the Mesa Vista Elementary school continues to move along (photo below). The school is reportedly almost 90% complete.
At some point, and very soon L.C.P.S. and our city councilors are going to have to explain what the new plans are for an adequate road to the school (photo left).
Helen Thomas: A Mel Gibson Moment?
The big question is how will Helen be treated from now on? Like Mel Gibson?
Roswell's Mike Smith Wins the Belmont Stakes
Roswell native Mike Smith guided Drosselmeyer to a thrilling victory in the Belmont Stakes on Saturday afternoon. It was the first time the Hall of Fame jockey has ever won the third leg of thoroughbred racing's triple crown. Read here:
Martinez - Denish: Rasmussen Poll Shows Virtual Dead Heat
The first Rasmussen statewide poll on the governor's race shows Las Crucen Susana Martinez with a very narrow edge over Diane Denish. The edge is so small it is within the statistical margin of error suggesting the two candidates are currently in a dead heat. Denish has a sizeable campaign war chest advantage (see our posts under New Mexico News category). The first spending move of the Lt. Governor was to begin the process of trying to stir up negative views of Martinez in the minds of voters with a barrage of television ads.
News New Mexico plans to evaluate the vetting processes of the charges levied by Denish against Martinez. NNM will also evaluate the record of Bill Richardson's # 2 between now and election day. Read poll here:
The Wizard of Westwood - Dead at 99
Wooden, who once said, "Why can’t we realize that it only weakens those we want to help when we do things for them that they should do for themselves?" was arguably one of the greatest American citizens to ever live. Read more:
Laura Bush Refuses to Blame President Obama
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