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Speak Out: What’s Your Opinion of the Tea Party?

Speak Out: What’s Your Opinion of the Tea Party?

By John Knoll • on August 30, 2010

We attempted to interview ten people for this week’s Speak Out question: What’s your opinion of the Tea Party? Four individuals said that they had never heard of the Tea Party. One woman said, “The Tea Party is long overdue. They are helping us take back America.”   She walked away, angry, muttering something about how the...

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What Business Would You Like to See Where Al’s Used to Be?

What Business Would You Like to See Where Al’s Used to Be?

By John Knoll • on August 6, 2010

Anyone who has lived in Pojoaque Valley for any length of time remembers Al’s, usually with a smile and a story. This week’s Speak Out question: If you were to open a business at the location where Al’s used to be, what would it be? ……………………….

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What Do You Enjoy Most About Your Daily Life?

What Do You Enjoy Most About Your Daily Life?

By John Knoll • on July 31, 2010

Speak Out question of the week: What do you enjoy most about your daily life? ………………  Francisco Sandoval “Playing with my trains.” ………………..

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Would Sarah Palin Be a Good President?

Would Sarah Palin Be a Good President?

By John Knoll • on July 23, 2010

Speak Out question of the week: Do you think SarahPalin would be a good president? …………………..  Delores Madrid “I don’t think so. I don’t care for her.” …………………

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Are Immigrants More, or Less Likely to Commit Crimes Than the Native Born?

Are Immigrants More, or Less Likely to Commit Crimes Than the Native Born?

By John Knoll • on July 13, 2010

In view of all the controversy surrounding the Arizona immigration law, we asked Pojoaque Valley residents: Are immigrants more, or less likely to commit crimes than the native born? ………………….  Harold

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Speak Out: Should Congress Extend Unemployment Benefits?

Speak Out: Should Congress Extend Unemployment Benefits?

By John Knoll • on July 6, 2010

This week’s Speak Out question, should congress extend unemployment benefits,  seemed appropriate because according to the New York Times, “Today, American workers face the worst job market since the Great Depression, with five job seekers for every job opening, with the average spell of

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When Was the Happiest Time of Your Life?

When Was the Happiest Time of Your Life?

By John Knoll • on July 1, 2010

This week’s Speak Out question: When was the happiest time of your life?  Edna Maes “When I caught a 20 pound catfish in the Rio Grande.” ….  Mike

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At What Age Do You Consider Someone an Elder?

At What Age Do You Consider Someone an Elder?

By John Knoll • on June 17, 2010

This week’s Speak Out question was asked Wednesday at the Pojoaque Farmers Market. Speak Out: At what age do you consider someone to be an elder? Patty Albritton “When they can’t walk. Just kidding.

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Speak Out: Who Is Your Favorite  Teacher?

Speak Out: Who Is Your Favorite Teacher?

By John Knoll • on June 11, 2010

This week’s question:  Who is your favorite teacher?  Anita Roybal: Taos High, Class of 71 “My favorite teacher was Georgia Hotton, my English teacher. She introduced me to books I never would have read

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Speak Out: Words of Wisdom for Graduating Seniors: Follow Your Bliss

Speak Out: Words of Wisdom for Graduating Seniors: Follow Your Bliss

By John Knoll • on May 27, 2010

   Betty Carrillo “Go to college because life is too hard now days.” ****************** Jeremy Lujan “Don’t

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