District weighs JROTC plan and budget policy overhaul
The board discussed creating the National Defense Cadet Corps as a non funded precursor to JROTC with hopes for federal support later. They debated relocating cadets to Rio Rancho High, but cost blocked it. The panel backed a new budget policy, approved a $234,000 elevator for the Cleveland High press box, and set a July 19 meeting at 500 Laser Rd.
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Army
Bruce
National Defense Cadet Corps
Rio Rancho High School
Craig Brandt
Cleveland
West Point
Brandt
Cleveland High Stadium
Shumate Construction
Laser Rd
Local resident pushes designs to halt Gulf oil spill
Laughlin, who drew designs until 4 a.m., says officials and BP refuse to review his plan. He laments being ignored by Governor Jindal and Senator Bingaman, noting long holds and being told to contact others. He believes non elite experts are excluded and insists his plan could stop the flow within two weeks.
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Laughlin
Bobby Jindal
Louisiana
New Mexico
Jeff Bingaman
Senate
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
British Petroleum
MIT
Harvard
Gulf Coast
Gulf
County imposes open burning ban amid severe fire danger
Fire Marshal James Maxon says brush is dry and fires spread rapidly, prompting a county wide open burning ban. Commissioners Back the measure to prevent neglect driven blazes. Permissible fireworks limited in Sandoval County with strict size and area rules. illegal use carries up to 90 days in jail or a $300 fine. A future lift will be announced via an official county press release.
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James Maxon
Maxon
Glenn Waiters
Sandoval
Sandoval County
Adoption drive features New Mexico rescues in Albuquerque
Watermelon Mountain Ranch and 10 local groups host Rescue Roundup at two Albuquerque PetSmart locations June 25 to 27. Event offers live music barbecue and pet meetups. Details at wmranc.org or 710140.
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Watermelon Mountain Ranch
New Mexico
Albuquerque
PetSmart
Coors Bypass
Cottonwood Mall
Eubank
I-40
Wmranc.org
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