The past 100 years

From The Santa Fe New Mexican: July 28, 1916: Washington — Secretary Baker made public today the personnel of a general court-martial to meet in Columbus, N.M., August 7, for the trial of members of the New Mexico National Guard who refused to be mustered into the service of the United States when the state troops of New Mexico, Texas and Arizona were called out for border duty on May 9 by President Wilson.

Four officers of the regular army and nine officers of the New Mexico guard compose the court, over which Major George E. Stackle, Twelfth cavalry, will preside. A similar court was ordered to try cases of the same kind among the Texas guardsmen some weeks ago, but no trials have resulted, as delinquents who were apprehended preferred to take the mustering oath when faced with the alternative of court-martial proceedings.

July 28, 1966: The Committee of Public Works informed the City Council that a portion of downtown Santa Fe will be considered for placement in the Urban Renewal Program after further study.

The purpose of this action would be the improvement of city streets and utilities and for the protection of historical sites in Santa Fe.

The City Council authorized public works for the acquisition of Rightof-Way property for the extension of Palace Avenue into San Francisco Street.

July 28, 1991: Los Alamos National Laboratory is either a boon or a danger to the area — depending upon which of two public opinion surveys you read.

The laboratory paid for both of the seemingly contradictory surveys and in each case got results to serve its ends.

LANL officials say it is trying to polish its image, partly because of the unfavorable views in one survey.