ACLU sues New Mexico over testing critic limits
The ACLU of New Mexico filed a First Judicial District Court suit alleging seven counts against the New Mexico Public Education Department. Plaintiffs include four Albuquerque teachers a Santa Fe teacher and a parent asserting regulations curtail speech due to standardized testing criticism injure free speech due process and parental information rights. PED defends the move as preventing wasted time and protecting student outcomes while noting the suit targets state testing regulations from five years ago under Gov. Richardson.
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Coordinator Breathes New Life Into Roswell Planetarium
Pro gram Coordinator Jeremy Howe reopens the Robert H Goddard Planetarium in Roswell with plans to modernize from analog to digital star shows. Howe, a native New Mexican and NM Tech geology graduate, notes the upgrade will expand programming and reliability, replacing six antiquated projectors. The 1969 facility will shift to digital upgrades to ensure continuous dome illumination.
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Rights group: Child migrants may not be aware of their rights
Human Rights Watch criticized Mexico for failing to inform unaccompanied child migrants of their rights under Mexican law. In interviews with 61 youths, only one reported being told of refugee recognition, and screening for refugee claims was inadequate amid rising detentions following U.S. pressure.
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Moon Mountain fire ruled human caused in Lincoln County
Lincoln County Sheriff Robert Shepperd said investigators found the Moon Mountain fire began near the southern tip of the 125 acre burn area, and that human activity caused it though a crime scene has not been declared. Public plea asks residents if they saw anyone near the area Monday.
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