Ambrose J. Mascareñas of Llano — a strong and inspiring leader and "caballero" for many decades in Taos County and El Norte — died Feb. 7. He was 85. Mascareñas
Bruce King, former governor of New Mexico, often baffled people with his convoluted use of words. Like the time he vetoed a loan shark bill he'd previously agreed to sign. "But, Governor," squealed the lenders' lobbyists, "we had your commitment!" Unfazed, King said, "Now, boys, we all know that a c.