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Editor’s Comment: This is the sixth in a series of columns addressing issues associated with oil and gas development in San Miguel County. The columns were written by participants in PROTECT San Miguel county, a local all-volunteer grass-roots organization. The group has been working with the county’s oil and gas task force for three years, has toured several existing oil and gas producing facilities, and has been collecting extensive research on the issues. More information is at http://PROTECTsmc.org.

Below are some of the government agencies, banks and schools that will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
• City of Las Vegas offices: Closed
• Trash pickup: Commercial routes will run as normal. Residential routes scheduled for Monday will be picked up on Tuesday. The transfer station will be closed Monday. If there is a problem, call 429-0214
• Abelino Montoya Recreation Center: Open regular hours 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday
• Carnegie Public Library: Closed

By Julie Pace and Lara Jakes
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Thursday defended America’s controversial drone attacks as legal, effective and a necessary linchpin in an evolving U.S. counterterrorism policy. But he acknowledged the targeted strikes are no “cure-all” and said he is haunted by the civilians unintentionally killed.

Friday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5-10 mph, increasing to 15-20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms at night. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 15-20 mph, decreasing to 10-15 mph after midnight.

Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 10-20 mph. A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms at night. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.