I was slow getting to the remote last night, so the local news came on. And the lead was? The flu. No, not crime.
After picking myself up off the floor, I fell to thinking. Local TV news - the daily drumbeat of fear - is little more than the police blotter. Illustrated.
Given that and given the never-ending promotion of their newscasts by our local stations, I have a modest proposal.
Why not dress the anchors in police uniforms? Dick Knipfing, with his gray hair, would look distinguished in blue. And Carla Aragon - think a tight man's shirt - sexier.
I cannot imagine how or why Albuquerque's TV marketing people have neglected this opportunity.
Hey, it might raise ratings.