In The Public Service?

Monday Morning... November 2, 2009


Headlines: Front page - the Las Cruces Sun-Times:

Header Line: "FINAL STAGES"

Federal Courthouse Nears Completion:
91.2 Million Dollar Project....
The existing courthouse isn't adequate for handling a burgeoning caseload....

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City Closes Ballfield:
Branigan Park Closed.....

City officials "It has fallen into disrepair.. determined to be a safety hazard for residents...
Estimated costs of needed repairs - $25,000.00 - $40,000.00 - "too much for the city to afford.." Mark Johnston (City Parks and Rec. Director)

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Consumers turning to layaway for holiday shopping:

"the thought of plunking down a couple of hundred dollars in one outing is not attractive - I use it a lot (layaway)".

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"FINAL STAGES"

Any questions about:

The priorities of our fearless leaders?

The direction they're dictating for us?

We're a pretty sorry species...