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4:34 pm
Tue March 16, 2010

The Age Spot--Women's History Month

Las Cruces – March is Women's History Month. In honor of that, Las Cruces Sun News columnist Claudette Ortiz shares a personal story in this installment of "The Age Spot".

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1:24 pm
Tue March 2, 2010

The Age Spot-Hope Lives On

Las Cruces – With the recent struggle over health insurance reform, a lot has been said about the Obama Administration's attempts to fulfill its campaign promises. The Obama campaign recruited large numbers of young volunteers. And Las Cruces Sun News columnist Claudette Ortiz got to know one of those volunteers, who is now an Obama staffer. More on that in this installment of "The Age Spot."

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11:02 am
Wed January 27, 2010

The Age Spot- Living In Another's Shoes

Las Cruces – Las Cruces Sun News Columnist Claudette Ortiz presents an unforgettable story about the value of empathy.

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4:25 pm
Tue November 3, 2009

The Age Spot- Being a Caregiver

Las Cruces – With the aging population, a growing number of Americans are primary caregivers for elderly parents and other relatives. In this month's edition of "The Age Spot," Claudette Ortiz reflects on the role.

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6:47 pm
Fri October 9, 2009

The Age Spot- Fear

Las Cruces – In this month's edition of The Age Spot, Claudette Ortiz says....fear shouldn't get the best of us.

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5:45 pm
Mon September 14, 2009

The Age Spot--The Immigration Debate

Las Cruces – Claudette Ortiz says...federal officials must find a solution to immigration reform...because the current system isn't working.

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6:39 pm
Mon August 10, 2009

The Age Spot--Small Towns...Big Hearts

Las Cruces – Small towns don't always have the cultural attractions of big cities, but our monthly commentator says....small communities often have lots of big hearts.

Here's Claudette Ortiz with "The Age Spot"

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6:38 pm
Thu July 2, 2009

The Age Spot- Uncle Buddy

Las Cruces – Around Independence Day, many of us think about those who have defended our freedom. That includes Claudette Ortiz...in this month's edition of The Age Spot.

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4:46 pm
Wed May 27, 2009

The Age Spot-A Tour of Duty for US

Las Cruces – It's graduation time again. And as we think of young men and women leaving home...potential and bright futures often come to mind. But commentator Claudette Ortiz tells us....she now thinks of something else....danger. In her monthly segment The Age Spot....Ortiz says....for years, those in military service have faced a frightening danger...the use of depleted uranium weapons.

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6:52 am
Wed April 15, 2009

The Age Spot-A Last Wish From Hatch

Las Cruces – In this segment of the Age Spot, Claudette Ortiz reviews a special time with her father.

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4:53 am
Mon March 16, 2009

The Age Spot-The Day Takes Root in Hatch Valley

Las Cruces, NM – Our monthly commentary, The Age Spot, takes a walk in Hatch Valley for relections on the treasures of home and family.

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4:54 am
Thu February 26, 2009

The Age Spot-Uncle Sam Needs You

Las Cruces, NM – Our monthly commentary, The Age Spot, takes a look at how every American needs to conserve energy to protect our way of life.

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