The past 100 years

From The Santa Fe New Mexican: Jan. 15, 1918: That New Mexico is the most backward of all states in the union in the matter of health legislation; that the state health board has merely power to license physicians and revoke licenses for cause; and that this state is open to all epidemics at any time in many rural districts with only a board of county commissioners to oppose it, were statements made by Dr. M.D. Taylor of San Juan County, member of the state board of health, who has been here on official business.

Jan. 15, 1968: Dist. Court Judge Joe Angel’s “order prohibiting further public comment” on the disorders in Rio Arriba County has a worthy purpose. But it could cost the public of New Mexico an exorbitant and unnecessary price.

Judge Angel’s stated intention is to assure those charged in the June 5 raid on the Tierra Amarilla courthouse a fair trial before unprejudiced jurors. To accomplish this he ordered an end to a rash of inflammatory speculation by those concerned with the case.

Jan. 15, 1993: A coalition of children and family advocates will go to the New Mexico Legislature this year seeking an ounce of prevention.

The coalition — called the Young Children’s Continuum — has worked with the theme “Kidstart” emphasizing preventive actions to avoid more costly expenses later, said spokeswoman Lisa Feck. The continuum was established four years ago by the Legislature to consolidate efforts towards capturing state funds for children and families.

The 35-member YCC has met periodically since the last Legislature ended to draw up a set of priorities, Feck said.