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Governor Issues Executive Order To Help Ensure Supply Of Propane After Massive Snowstorm

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Gov. Susana Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez has issued an executive order  to help keep up the supply of propane throughout the state as a result of the massive snowstorm that has impacted communities throughout New Mexico. 
 
The governor’s executive order suspends regulations on the number of hours that propane suppliers may drive in order to expedite its delivery into the state.

“We continue to coordinate storm response efforts through all state and local partners,” Martinez said. “This order will allow suppliers to move

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Santa Fe Youth Perform Shakespeare’s Winter’s Tale

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Upstart Crows of Santa Fe. Courtesy/Lisette Bell
 
UCSF News:
 
Upstart Crows of Santa Fe announces its upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s romance, The Winter’s Tale – a fitting kick-off to the arrival of the Folger Library’s First Folio of Shakespeare’s works at the New Mexico Museum of Art in February.
 
The tale, which combines tragedy and antic comedy, will be performed by 25 young Santa Feans age 11-17 making up two full casts.
 
The troupe, which began in September 2014 with three eager young Shakespeareans has grown exponentially
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Letter To The Editor: Gay Love

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By ROY M. MOORE
Los Alamos
 
In this season of love, I would like to remind everyone that the message of Jesus was to love everyone.
 
We are to love our neighbors, love those who are different, and even to love our enemies. Too many times lately I’ve seen others express hatred for gays in the name of religion, refusing to make them cakes or take their pictures.
 
One of our state congressman is even introducing a law to allow some to hate in the name of religion. I don’t know what religion he is talking about, but I hope it’s not Christianity.
 
There is no doubt that
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Peace In New Year: Meditation With Abhaya Kopka

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COMMUNITY News:
 
Peace Into the New Year ― A day of Meditation with Abhaya Kopka 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan.3 at Carnelian Center in Dixon.
 
We will have a day of guided sitting and walking meditation with lunch and time to rest. The day will finish with a Dharma talk and time to share. Each student will have a one on one meeting with the teacher.
 
We have chairs but you may want to bring a cushion or pad for your chair and/or your feet. If you use zafus and zabutons, we only have a few so if you can, best to bring your own.
 
A variety of teas will be available.
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Letter To The Editor: The Urantia Book

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By ROY M. MOORE
Los Alamos
 
Dear Editor and local Pastors:
 
The Lord’s Prayer
 
Our Father who is in heaven,
Hallowed by your name.
Your kingdom come; your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our bread for tomorrow;
Refresh our souls with the water of life.
And forgive us every one our debts.
As we also have forgiven our debtors.
Save us in temptation, deliver us from evil,
And increasingly make us perfect like yourself.
 
Jesus never intended for anyone to have a standard prayer as He taught we should each speak our honest and sincere heart as we talk with
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Udall Provision Requiring Report On Burn Pits Will Help Advance Care For Veterans Of Iraq And Afghanistan

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced that he secured a provision in the “omnibus” appropriations bill signed by the president last week requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the status and findings of its burn pit registry.
 
The registry — which was created by Udall’s Burn Pits Registry Act — is the first step toward providing medical care and research for service members and veterans who were exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes from open-air burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan.
 
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New Mexico Magazine: State’s ‘Movers & Makers’

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NMM News:
 
SANTA FE ― The January 2016 special issue of New Mexico Magazine takes a departure from its typical travel focus and celebrates the success stories of the “Movers and Makers” who are driving the startup movement and impacting economic development within the state.
 
“New Mexico Magazine has been telling people for 94 years why New Mexico is a great place to vacation, and this issue highlights why it is also a great place to start a business or career” Rebecca Latham said, cabinet secretary for the New Mexico Tourism Department. “The foundation of that message
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New Mexico History Museum January Events

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A child tries her hand at a type of traditional hide painting at the New Mexico History Museum. Courtesy photo
 
NMHM News:
 
SANTA FE — Starting Jan. 17, the New Mexico History Museum inaugurates a monthly program for children, families and the young at heart. 
 
Family Fun Day occurs 1:30-3:30 p.m., the third Sunday of each month. Participants will learn about an aspect of New Mexico history as museum educators and special guests guide them through various take-home craft projects.
 
Family Fun Days are designed to accommodate drop-ins
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New Mexico Prison Inmates Giving Back

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Courtesy photo
 
STATE News:
 
During Guadalupe County Correctional Facility’s pod decorating contest, a few inmates approached Warden Horton and donated more than $300 to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
 
Additionally, one inmate artist drew a picture of Lilly Martinez, the victim of Albuquerque’s Road Rage incident, in support of the “Just Breathe” campaign.
 
Reacting to these most recent examples of inmates opening their hearts and giving back during this holiday season, Secretary Gregg Marcantel commented “perhaps in life, we get
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