In an Oct. 25 CNJ article on the city charter commission, the CNJ quoted Commissioner Fred Van Soelen as saying that negative referendums cost the taxpayers too much money so it should be harder to have one. However, that is just plain wrong. If you will remember, the referendum this past summer, initiated by the […]
Government stifling to prosperity
September 16, 2010
Tibor Machan At this time when most people are clamoring for economic revival, the major debate centers around how it could be achieved. One side, mainly the current administration and its supporters in the academy, believe in some variety of stimulus initiated by the federal government — funneling funds (taken from taxes and borrowed from […]
Breeding program making peanuts healthier for consumers
March 1, 2010
By Naveen Puppula: AgSense The New Mexico peanut breeding program has initiated an effort to breed for high-oleic acid Valencia peanuts, a trait that is gaining importance in the present U.S. domestic market to keep consumers “healthy.” There are two major advantages of including this trait in the breeding program. It reduces the level of […]
Burn ban violaters could see tough penalties
May 6, 2008
By Gabe Monte: CNJ staff writer Violating an open flames ban in the county could lead to jail time if the Curry County Commission approves a proposed ordinance next month. The ordinance would punish offenders with a fine of up to $300 and up to 90 days in jail. County commissioners initiated procedure to adopt […]
