Opinion

Instead of draft, raise pay and benefits

The House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would automatically register men ages 18 to 25 for the Selective Service, the vehicle for conscripting soldiers if the draft were…

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News

Fireworks sales benefit Carlsbad nonprofit

An Alabama-based fireworks business offered support to an Eddy County group dedicated to helping sexual assault and domestic violence survivors. Affirming Heart Victim Services and TNT agreed that the proceeds from two firework stands on Standpipe Road would be donated to fund services for survivors of domestic violence, child abuse and sexual assault in…

Community

Sports

Floods interrupt Rainbow Futurity at Ruidoso Downs

RUIDOSO DOWNS – Flash flooding from the recent burn scars damaged the race track Saturday afternoon during trials for the $1 million Rainbow Futurity at Ruidoso Downs Race Track. The damage occurred from debris carried down the Rio Ruidoso into the Ruidoso Downs community, after it had flooded midtown Ruidoso and other areas.

Lifestyle

MAN’S FONDNESS FOR PORN IS A TURNOFF FOR PARTNER

DEAR ABBY: I met this man online a year and a half ago. We have been together ever since. There is a serious problem with him watching porn. When we met, I knew he was doing it when I was not with him. He knows I’m not happy about it, and he tried for a…

Opinion

Instead of draft, raise pay and benefits

The House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would automatically register men ages 18 to 25 for the Selective Service, the vehicle for conscripting soldiers if the draft were ever reinstated. The Senate Armed…

Obituaries