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Heinrich: C.I.A. Interrogation Techniques Immoral

10. December 2014

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Classroom controversy at Rio Rancho high school

10. December 2014

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Hobbs residents approve voter ID measure

10. December 2014

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BernCo. County Manager Zdunek subject of internal investigation

10. December 2014

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APD officer accused of kicking man in groin loses certification

10. December 2014

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Report details brutality, dishonesty of CIA program

10. December 2014

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Former UNM student speaks out on the handling of her sexual assault case

10. December 2014

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Ruidoso superintendent asking questions about PED report cards

10. December 2014

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Anschutz explores bringing back Rocky Mountain News

10. December 2014

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Reflections on Mary Jane

10. December 2014

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By John J. Hunt

Okay, here it is: I started smoking pot in 1967, and I’ve continued to enjoy the Herb, on and off, since then. I’ve lived through it all. Mexican weed, which was the only kind you could buy, was ten bucks a can. A “can” was literally a 1½-ounce Prince Albert shiny red oval tobacco can, with a metal top, a lid, filled with their leafy “crimp cut” rolling or pipe tobacco.

The dealer would stuff one of these empty cans—a classic example of early recycling— with marijuana from Mexico, stems and twigs and buds and seeds into this can—a sawbuck.  Two fins...

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