Conservation Talks Outline Habitat Friendly Practices for Lizard and Chicken
Burger urged industry groups around lizard and chicken habitats to keep infrastructure out of dunes and reduce disturbance during breeding. He praised oil firms for compliance and proposed conservation agreements between the Fish and Wildlife Service and landowners to establish uniform protections, with a June decision pending on the lizard listing.
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New Mexico Leads Decline in Teen Birth Rates
The CDC reports that teen births fell nationwide to a record low 3.4 percent in 2010, with girls ages 15 to 17 at 4.4 percent in 1998 dropping to 2.6 percent in 2010. New Mexico credits education and access to services, noting demographic factors and a large Hispanic population influence trends.
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Syria Faces Civil War Risk as Ceasefire Unfolds
U.N. briefing via videoconference from Geneva outlines potential street protests if Assad honors the cease-fire and pulls forces back. The regime relies on shabiha and loyal security networks to maintain control amid an evolving armed uprising. The Free Syrian Army pledges compliance, but fragmentation and regional interest raise fears of chaos and a broader conflict. Western powers back Annan’s plan, while sanctions and diplomacy struggle to stop bloodshed.
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Colorado River supply debate fuels conservation ideas
The Colorado River compact dates from 1922 but real shortages worry states Arizona California Nevada Colorado Wyoming Utah New Mexico and even parts of Mexico. Ideas include water banking gray water reuse pricing reform and voluntary transfers while agencies explore reservoirs and new dams.
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Abby Bonds With Casa Maria Resident As School Routine Changes
Abby, a student at Pecos Elementary, spends Wednesday afternoons with Casa Maria resident Carnella McKinney. McKinney, who moved to Roswell during the Depression, acts like another grandmother, reading to Abby, helping with homework, and sharing snacks while Abby helps with daily tasks.
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