Local resident visits Democratic National Convention in Colorado
On the cover: The scene of the Democratic National Convention prior to
Stevie
Wonder’s performance.
EDITOR’S NOTE:
The following text was provided by Jane Kruse, a Silver City
resident and pharmacist, who attended the Democratic National Convention, held
Aug. 25-28 in Denver, Colo. The Daily
Southwest tribes’ appeals denied
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Arizona's sacred
San Francisco Peaks and the neighboring
tribal communities were denied environmental
justice in early August in a split decision
by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, ruling
in favor of the Arizona Snowbowl ski resort
in its efforts to expand and contaminate the
area.
Young composers to share stage with NMSO
On Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. at the National Hispanic Cultural Center's Journal Theatre in Albuquerque,
Hey, Mozart! New Mexico will recognize the pre-teen composers whose
works were selected for inclusion in the 2008 “Hey, Mozart! New Mexico” CD.
More than 250 students 12 and younger from across the state submitted original melodies for
consideration in this third year of the project....
Wow, another beautiful week in southwestern New
Mexico. Humidity is not usually one of our weather
standards, but this week it was humid and my plants are
reveling in the unexpected long-lasting moisture in the air...
Silver City Food Co-op to host annual picnic
Celebrate health and life blossoming right
here in Grant County this Sunday at the Silver
City Food Co-op’s annual Potluck Picnic and
Dance Party...