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In their gubernatorial campaigns, Republican Susana Martinez and Democrat Diane Denish are trying to point out their differences.

But on major budgetary issues, they are very much aligned. Both candidates promise not to raise taxes and pledge to protect schools and Medicaid from cutbacks.

Of course, both are politicians and know it’s bad politics to advocate budget hikes and spending reductions.

Little did West Las Vegas freshman Nathan Vigil know when he woke up Friday that before the day was over, he’d be quarterbacking the Dons’ varsity for the first time.

Vigil was pressed into action in West’s game at Tucumcari because starting QB George Martinez got hurt early in the third quarter Friday. The Dons trailed 22-6 at that point and wound up on the short end of a 43-6 defeat.

Still, WLV coach Mike Ulibarri said he thought Vigil and the Dons acquitted themselves fairly well and hold promise for the future.

I sympathize with A.M. Maestas about lack of work in the county. I would love to see full employment here in El Valle. I’m one of many who are underemployed, and I don’t want to see anyone unemployed.

At the same time, I’m thankful that the county commissioners are taking a hard look at what an industrial wind facility would bring; besides a few jobs for local residents (the vast majority of the work would go to out-of-state people).

Las Vegas is the annual Fourth of July Fiesta, and the Fiesta is Las Vegas.

The enormous undertaking of the Fiesta Council may not be fully realized by the rest of us.  For years the council has successfully put on the best Fiestas, second to none. We owe much gratitude to those serving and those who have served on this very important council.

Not being privy to all the facts of what happened this year, I can only say that since the city contributes a large amount in services, it seems logical that the city be represented in this council.