We don't know how long this will last or if silver's spot price will go up further or fall, but as of now, it is at $25.13/toz.
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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Mustang Ready, But...
This is going to be interesting.
The mechanic called a few minutes ago and said the Mustang is ready for pick up. It is now snowing here in Jamestown and it is also snowing in Gallup.
The forecast for precipitation around 12:30 to 1:30 will be around 60-70%, That will be the time I will be heading into Gallup.
It will be mix of rain and snow at that time. I am not concerned about my driving, but I am leery about the other drivers (especially truckers) driving in those conditions. Maybe I'll drive on Route 66 from Gallup to Iyanbito and then get on Interstate 40 at Iyanbito.
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 237 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2024 NMZ206-131800- /O.EXB.KABQ.WW.Y.0014.240313T1200Z-240314T1200Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.WS.A.0011.240314T1800Z-240316T1200Z/ West Central Mountains- 237 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM MDT THURSDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches except between 6 and 12 inches above 8000 feet possible. Locally higher amounts are possible on Mount Taylor. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...West Central Mountains. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 6 AM MDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Tire chains may be necessary if traveling through mountain passes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near-blizzard conditions are possible Thursday night through Friday. Visibility will be significantly reduced due to falling and blowing snow. Treacherous conditions are possible along I-40. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit http://nmroads.com. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Rain, Snow Coming In
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| Above, snow back on January 26. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
It looks like we going to get a snowstorm starting today and on through the weekend.
I was considering going to the National Money Show this weekend in Colorado Springs, but since the storm is coming in, I think it more prudent to skip it.
From the National Weather Service for Jamestown, New Mexico:
A slight chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
UPDATE (9:23):Right on schedue,it has started to snow.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
For Navajo and Hopi Tribes, Daylight Savings Is Confusing
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| Above, the Navajo Nation's Hubbell Trading Post in Ganado, Arizona. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Whenever I go into Arizona during the summer months, I have to be mindful that the state is not observing Daylight Savings Time.
Arizona is under Mountain Time, the same as New Mexico, but with the exception of the Navajo Nation within the state, Daylight Saving Time is not observed. The Navajo Nation in Arizona observes Daylight Savings Time.
However, the Hopi tribe does not observe Daylight Savings Time.
As one can imagine, this causes a lot of confusion.
The Arizona Daily Sun has posted an article on how bad the confusion gets.
They begin with:
Those who live on the Arizona portion of the Navajo Nation — the largest Native American reservation in the U.S. — endure mind-bending calculations every March through November.
The Navajo Nation, which also stretches into Utah and New Mexico, reset its clocks for one hour later despite being situated between two territories that remain on standard time: the rest of Arizona and the neighboring Hopi reservation.
It's made for an especially unique situation with the Hopi reservation, which is landlocked within the Navajo Nation and goes by standard time year-round. A stretch of U.S. 160 in Tuba City is the de facto border between the two reservations and two time zones.
To read the full article, go here.
California's One-Gun-A-Month Law Struck Down
California's hare-brained anti-Second Amendment laws are being struck down one-by-one.
The latest is the state's one-gun-a-month law is the latest to be struck down.
From Reuters:
March 11 (Reuters) - A California law barring the purchase of more than one gun in a 30-day period was struck down on Monday by a federal judge who said it failed a test for state laws laid out in the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling expanding gun rights.
U.S. District Judge William Hayes sided with a group of California residents, gun retailers and gun rights nonprofits in finding that the one-gun-a-month law did not fit within the nation’s historical tradition of firearms regulation. The law remains in place for now because the judge stayed his ruling for 30 days to give the state time to appeal.
The ruling, is the latest to deem a state gun law unconstitutional in the wake of the high court’s landmark decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, which dramatically expanded gun rights.
To read more, go here.
Monday, March 11, 2024
Baseball Songs
Baseball fans!
The Federalist blog posted one of the earliest recordings of "Take Me Out To The Ball Game". It was by the Hadyn Quartet (later the Hayden Quartet) from 1908 on the Victor Recording Company label. Go here for a Wikipedia history of the song.
To hear it at The Federalist, go here.
My favorite rendition of the chorus to the song was featured in A Night At The Opera with the Marx Brothers in 1935.
Here's a video of it:
Of course, my favorite baseball song of more recent years has to be "Willie, Mickey and the Duke (Talking Baseball)" of which I have a 45 rpm single of
Here it is:
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Tow Day
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| Above, the Jeep and Mustang last Saturday. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
This morning will be somewhat busy for me.
I have to get the Mustang towed to my mechanic from the Flying J as the clutch cable apparently snapped, leaving the clutch pedal "flapping" limp. This happened on Saturday after our coffee/breakfast gathering at Denny's.
Quite often, Auto Club takes a long time here in New Mexico to respond to tow calls. At least I can arrange for them to give me a call when they are about 20 minutes away and I can meet them down there with the Jeep.
Repairs should be relatively easy since I know what the problem is.
The Win of "Godzilla Minus One"
"Congratulations to Coach Yamato and all the white team 🎉
Very happy to see 70 years.
I'm sure my sister and dad are surprised.
You're saying, "See you Godzilla."" - Sonoe Nakajima, daughter of suit-actor Haruo Nakajima.*
It took 70 years, but Godzilla finally got some respect in special effects.
The win of Godzilla Minus One for Best Special Effects last night at the Academy Awards had many Godzilla fans in tears of joy when the winner was announced. Fans were just as pleased when the movie was even nominated, but the win was much more than the icing on the cake.
Godzilla movies from Toho were often laughed at, although entertaining, during the man-in-the-suit with miniatures years. Toho shifted gears and joined the U.S. in using CGI. That has paid off in spades as last night's Academy Awards has shown.
Although Toho's Godzilla is now being animated with computers, I was even more impressed with the recreations of Tokyo of the 1940s. Apparently, Academy members agreed. Taken as a whole, the special effects were astounding considering the $15 million total movie budget and only 35 members on the special effects team.
From The Hollywood Reporter:
The King of Monsters finally has his share of Oscars glory.
In an ironic triumph of small over large, Japanese monster movie sensation Godzilla Minus One — which was made for only about $15 million — beat out four big-budget Hollywood tentpoles to win the best visual effects category. It’s the first time in decades that a non-U.S. studio film has won the category. Despite its deep influence on the history of visual effects in cinema, this year was the first time in the Godzilla franchise’s seven-decade history that it was nominated for an Oscar.
Godzilla Minus One was written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki, who also headed up the film’s VFX team, which included Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi and Tatsuji Nojima. The team is now Japan’s first-ever winner of the best visual effects Oscar. In another rarity, a director winning the category has only occurred once before — Stanley Kubrick’s win in 1969 for 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Godzilla Minus One has been a critical and commercial sensation, earning $56.4 million in the U.S. and Canada to become the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time. Only two international live-action movies — fellow Oscar winners Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Life Is Beautiful — earned more in North America.
Many fans exclaimed, "I never thought I would live to see this day." I would have to agree, especially since I am the same age as Godzilla since we both arrived on the scene in 1954.
To read more, go here.
*I think Sonoe Nakajima meant Coach Yamazaki and the translation goofed it up.
Classic Rock Music Monday
The stuff that now passes as "music", particularly rock 'n roll, leaves me cold. So, to start off the week, here's a video of a classic rock artist.
The last of the three-week selections from 1971 is from the Canadian band Lighthouse and their hit, "One Fine Morning". Like Chicago and Blood, Sweat & Tears, Lighthouse also had a horn section and that plays a big part in "One Fine Morning". The song was released in July 1971.
From Wikipedia:
Lighthouse is a Canadian rock band formed in 1969 in Toronto, Ontario, whose repertoire included elements of rock music, jazz, classical music, and swing and featured horns, string instruments, and vibraphone. They won Juno Awards for Best Canadian Group of the Year in 1972, 1973, and 1974.
Sunday, March 10, 2024
7 Affordable Overnight Train Trips In The US
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| Above, the Southwest Chief arriving at Gallup Station. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Four years ago, I took an overnight round-trip aboard Amtrak's Southwest Chief train from Gallup, New Mexico to Riverside, California to attend my aunt's funeral. Although I've been on trains in Japan and taken short trips on "amusement" and historical trains such as the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, this was the first time I've ridden on an overnight train in the U.S.
It was an enjoyable trip and very affordable.
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| Above, the Southwest Chief's café car. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
TheTravel has posted an article on seven affordable overnight train trips in the U.S., which includes the aforementioned Southwest Chief.
They begin it with:
In America today, most travelers who want to get out and explore the country will likely plan their vacation in terms of either a flight to a distant destination or perhaps any of the lengthy cross-country road trips along America's vast interstate highway system. Sure, while these options certainly provide exciting and memorable journeys, travelers in the United States may overlook some of the incredible adventures by train that are available all around the country.
Many of Amtrak's busiest and most popular routes are shorter trips between major cities in close geographical proximity. However, Amtrak also offers many longer overnight train journeys between destinations in different parts of the country (some even venture into Canada, too!). These scenic overnight train journeys in North America allow passengers to travel across the country (or even into Canada) in only two or three days while experiencing the unique thrill of a scenic train trip.
What's more, these train journeys often get passengers right up close to some incredible scenery. Unlike road trips, these trains let passengers get as many pictures of the scenery as they want without having to worry about keeping their eyes on the road. Yet, the best part is that many of Amtrak's best overnight train journeys are also quite affordable for most travelers. Here are some of the most affordable overnight trains in the United States, their average cost (from $51 to $183), and what passengers can hope to see along the way.
Riders do not have to be stuck in their seats. They can walk to observation and café cars.
To read more, go here.
Above, Southwest Chief passing Jack Rabbit Trading Post in Arizona. Video by Armand Vaquer.
Is BLM Camping Safe?
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| Above, Arizona BLM lands are indicated in yellow. |
Many RVers like to boondock (dry camp) on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands.
RV Travel has posted an article asking the question, Is BLM Camping Safe? For the most part it is. But there are some precautions campers should take to ensure that it is.
It begins with:
Is BLM camping safe? This was the core of a question posted on the BLM Camping Facebook group hosted by RVtravel.com. Unfortunately, the post was deleted before I could review the hundreds of comments. It drew such a response that RVtravel.com editor Chuck Woodbury reached out to me and asked that I write an article on the subject. Upon further research, I determined the original question had a bit more to it, as it asked, “How to determine if a BLM camping area is safe or not for a lonely camper.”
As someone who has enjoyed camping on BLM land for years, I would have responded to the original question that BLM camping is as safe or even safer than camping in an RV park, regardless of whether you are a single camper, a couple, or traveling with other RVers. I would also have responded that while there are natural dangers (animal and weather) of camping on BLM land, which are quickly understood and can be minimized, most people are thinking of the two-legged variety of danger, which is mankind. Sadly, staying safe from others is what this article will focus on.
This article will tackle the question of whether BLM camping is safe in four parts. First, I will discuss what is the BLM and what types of camping opportunities exist on BLM land. Second, I will outline why my wife and I don’t fear BLM camping. Third, I will share deterrents to help you feel safer. And fourth, I will share clues to help you determine if a BLM camping area is “safe” or not.
To read the full article, go here.
Osaka Considering New Tourist Tax
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| Above, a moat of Osaka Castle. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
The U.S. isn't the only country who has gone "tax crazy" these past several years.
The prefecture of Osaka is considering a new tax on tourists to make the region more attractive and investing in the region's tourism infrastructure.
According to the South China Morning Post:
Another popular tourist destination in Japan is planning to introduce a new levy on foreign visitors, with the governor of Osaka prefecture vowing that the funds generated from the tax will be reinvested into the region’s tourism infrastructure.
Industry insiders and analysts broadly agree that an additional small daily levy would not place too much of a burden on travellers or put others off visiting Osaka – but they emphasise that the prefecture must keep its promise to plough those funds back into the tourism sector.
Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura announced on Wednesday that he would set up a panel to consider the new levy in April and to examine the effectiveness of an existing accommodation tax.
To read more, go here.
Roswell Police Patch Is Out of This World
Embracing the city's notorious history of nearly 80 years ago, the Roswell, New Mexico Police Department has unveiled their new uniform patch design.
This isn't the first time the city has incorporated the "Roswell Incident" in their city services. Their garbage trucks have flying saucer and alien imagery as shown below.
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| Above, a Roswell trash truck. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
WHEC reported:
Famous for being the spot where a spacecraft purportedly crashed in 1947, Roswell, New Mexico, has become a mecca for people fascinated by extraterrestrial phenomenon. So it’s only fitting that the city’s police force has uniform patches that are out of this world.
Unveiled on Friday, the new patches feature the official city logo of a flying saucer with a classic beam radiating downward to form the letter “R.” The words “Protect and Serve Those That Land Here” form a circle and are separated by two tiny alien faces with large eyes.
Police Chief Lance Bateman said the department recently ordered an initial batch of 500, with the first ones being handed out just this week. The transition to the new patch is expected to be complete later this year.
To read more, go here.
Saturday, March 9, 2024
THUNG!
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| Above, the Jeep and Mustang at the Flying J when I went to get a few things out of the Mustang. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
For dinner tonight, I was planning to go into Gallup to Jerry's Cafe. However, those plans were thwarted by the Mustang.
After our coffee/breakfast gathering at Denny's at the Flying J this morning, I pushed the clutch pedal to start the Mustang and it went "Thung!" The clutch cable broke.
This is the second time in five years this has happened. So, I will have to have it towed into Gallup to my mechanic's shop Monday morning. At least this time it didn't happen while I was driving (like the last time).
I just got back from going down to the Flying J to get a couple of things out of the car and to make sure it was locked and secured. I told the manager that the car will be there until Monday morning.
Most Scenic Stretch of Route 66
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| Above, the Wigwam Motel in Holbrook, Arizona. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Route 66 was once the main highway to get from Chicago to its end in Santa Monica. There are still parts of the old "Mother Road" remaining since its decommissioning in the 1980s and replacement by Interstate 40.
Some of those sections remaining are in northern Arizona.
TheTravel has posted an article on the most iconic things to see on Route 66 in Arizona.
They begin it with:
Route 66 is one of the most iconic and historical routes in the United States and is ingrained in the country's culture and history. The highway was originally built in 1926 (making it nearly 100 years old) to link Chicago to Los Angeles for the migration of farmworkers, and was one of the first highways built in the United States. Route 66 later became an icon and symbol of the American Dream.
Today, it is still possible to travel down historic Route 66 and get a good taste of its lingering remnants. As the highway makes its way into the Southwest, it goes straight through New Mexico, and on through Arizona. The stretch of Route 66 that goes through Arizona offers some of the most iconic stops and stunning scenery of the whole route. There is one stretch in particular that shouldn't be missed.
To read more, go here.
Kennedy Secures Second Amendment Win For Veterans
Source: Press Release from office of Sen. John Kennedy, R-LA
WASHINGTON – The Senate today passed a bill package including Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) amendment to protect veterans’ Second Amendment rights from bureaucrats at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
“Unelected bureaucrats shouldn’t be able to strip veterans of their Second Amendment rights unilaterally. The Senate did the right thing for veterans and all freedom-loving Americans by passing my amendment today,” said Kennedy.
Current law requires the VA to send a veteran’s name to the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) whenever a fiduciary is appointed to help that veteran manage his or her VA benefits. Placement on NICS blocks veterans from purchasing or owning firearms.
Because unelected bureaucrats at the VA ultimately decide—without a court ruling—whether veterans receive help from a fiduciary and therefore end up in NICS, current law denies veterans due process and infringes on veterans’ right to bear arms.
Kennedy’s amendment included in today’s package changes current law to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from sending a veteran’s personal information to NICS unless a judge rules that the veteran is a danger to himself or others.
Kyoto Implementing More Tourist Rules
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| Above, a Gion street near Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto still allowing tourists. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Kyoto has been putting up with overcrowding and misbehaving tourists for some time. Now they are starting to crack down.
The city is implementing more rules for tourists. They include bans on tourists entering the Gion geisha private alleys not far from Kiyomizu-dera.
Travel + Leisure reported:
The Japanese city of Kyoto is banning tourists from some private alleys in its geisha district.
The city will place signs in both English and Japanese around the area, called Gion, warning tourists to stay clear as well as fine anyone who doesn’t listen, The Associated Press reported. The fine will amount to 10,000 yen ($67.97).
The public streets in Gion will remain open.
“We are going to put up signs in April that tell tourists to stay out of our private streets,” local district official Isokazu Ota told the wire service.
The decision to ban visitors from these blocks comes as the city has dealt with overcrowding and misbehaving tourists, the AP noted.
This isn’t the first time Kyoto has tried to protect geisha, the women who dress up in traditional kimonos and makeup and perform for customers while they dine. In 2015, the city handed out pamphlets warning against “nuisance activities,” which included taking photos of geisha, CNN reported. And in 2019, Gion again put up signs prohibiting photography and warning of potential fines.
To read more, go here.
Winter's Final Hurrah?
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| Above, yesterday's snowfall starting to accumulate. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Yesterday's storm dumped almost 2" of snow on Jamestown, New Mexico in the afternoon.
It was weird that the outside temperature was at 41°, but we had mini-blizzards come down with large snowflakes. At first, the snow would just melt as soon as it hit the ground. As the temperature dropped at bit, we did get a layer on the ground for a while. But that melted away by evening. At least the plants and trees got some watering.
I was going to go to Gallup for my Friday night dinner, but I decided not to chance it.
Friday, March 8, 2024
Top Tips For RV Weekend Warriors
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| Above, weekend camping in Ridgway, Colorado. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
When it comes to RV travel during the past few years, I have been pretty much a "weekend warrior". This has been due to the pandemic and the cost of gasoline.
Short weekend trips included Monument Valley, Chaco Canyon, Petrified Forest National Park, Ridgway and clamp-outs.
Do It Yourself RV describes RV weekend warriors as people with RVs who head out to camp on Fridays and return home on Sundays.
They posted an article with top tips for weekend warriors with some good advice.
It begins with:
RV weekend warriors, you know the drill: work hard all week, hit the road as soon as Friday rolls around, and make the most of every precious minute until you have to return to reality on Sunday. This lifestyle is not without its challenges, but with a few smart strategies, you can turn any weekend into an epic mini-vacation. Let’s roll through some tips to help you navigate the common challenges and elevate your weekend RV escapades.
To read more, go here.
RV Spring Cleaning
Right now, it is too cold, rainy (with some snow showers) to start spring cleaning of the motorhome, but that will come soon enough.
RV spring cleaning is virtually a ritual (an important one) to get it ready for the travel season. I last used my motorhome in December. It has been sitting in its garage since then.
RV spring cleaning is the topic of an article in RV Life.
They begin it with:
Spring is a great time for most RVers because it marks the beginning of RV trip planning and vacation travel. The initial focus after dewinterizing the plumbing system is getting the RV ready with a good spring cleaning.
Spring cleaning an RV is much like prepping a country cabin that’s been locked up since the previous fall. It requires a thorough walk-around inspection, a top-to-bottom cleaning, and doing the necessary maintenance and repairs to make the RV ready for use.
The article describes the things that need to be attended to, inside and out.
To read more, go here.
Ford's Theater Video
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| Above, the front of Ford's Theater in 1982. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Last evening, I watched the following video on President Abraham Lincoln's assassination sites of Ford's Theater and the Peterson House.
I had visited both in June 1982 when I went to Washington, D.C. to attend a White House reception for the 1980 California Delegation to the Republican National Convention in which I was a delegate.
The video shows what visitors can see in both locations. The displays at Ford's Theater are much more elaborate than when I visited. At the time of my visit, there wasn't as many displays. One display I saw was the suit Lincoln was wearing when he was shot.
The Deringer pistol John Wilkes Booth used to shoot Lincoln is now on display at Ford's. I don't recall seeing it there in 1982. It was put on display there in 1940.
There were a few more displays at the Peterson House. Since it is a small place, there wasn't too many more.
While watching the video, I was thinking that I should make a return trip to Washington.
Here's the video:
Thin Layer of Snow Overnight
The storm arrived yesterday afternoon.
We did get some snow showers, but it melted as soon as it hit the ground. At least the plants outside got some moisture.
Overnight, it did snow. I took a look and it was only about a quarter inch on the ground. It is currently 32° outside. What is on the ground will be melted after sunrise.
We will probably get some snow showers mixed with rain during the day.
This is what we got:
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Storm On Its Way
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| Above, storm clouds heading to Continental Divide. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
The expected storm is on its way.
I went 15 miles east to Thoreau to pick up a few items at Dollar Tree and Family Dollar. While heading there, I saw dark clouds coming in. I even got into a hail squall as I was driving on Interstate 40. The hail was minute in size, but they were bouncing on the hood of the Mustang.
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| Above, the front yard and the mesas in the distance. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
The main part of the storm is expected this afternoon. I noticed some areas around getting downpours, especially the mesas across the valley.
We're expected to get rain and snow showers this afternoon.
I figured I'd best get what I needed before the storm arrives.
It was nice to see open two lanes in each direction on Interstate 40 in Coolidge after over two years of road and bridge construction.
The Gun Lobby Has A New Leader In D.C.
As the National Rifle Association struggles following the corruption trial of Wayne LaPierre, other pro-gun groups are poised to fill the void, such as Gun Owners of America.
But, National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) appears to be the new leader in D.C.
According to NBC News:
WASHINGTON — The top advocate for the gun industry in Washington is spending more than ever to influence the federal government. The group accuses President Joe Biden of waging war on the Second Amendment. It resists any effort to create universal background checks and argues that attempts to crack down on untraceable “ghost guns” are unnecessary.
And it’s not the National Rifle Association.
The NSSF, founded more than 60 years ago to promote hunting and recreational shooting, has grown into the country’s largest firearms trade association. The organization spent more than $5.4 million on federal lobbying last year, more than in any other year in its history and more than twice as much as the NRA, according to federal records.
The NRA — long seen as synonymous with the gun-rights movement — has struggled with declining membership and revenue, as well as internal scandals. The latest blow came when its longtime leader, Wayne LaPierre, was found liable for corruption in a New York court last month.
As the NRA cuts back on federal lobbying, its troubles have created an opportunity for other gun-rights advocates to expand — especially the NSSF.
To read more, go here.
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