New Mexico schools face lawsuits over stocked allergy and asthma meds
Albuquerque officials warn districts may be sued if medicine for severe allergic reactions or asthma is misused or mishandled under a July 1 law signed by Gov. Susana Martinez. The measure allows school nurses to administer meds to students without prescriptions, but immunity from civil suits was removed.
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Group sues over decision not to list prairie dogs
Environmental group WildEarth Guardians filed a lawsuit in Arizona challenging the federal decision not to extend protections to the Gunnison prairie dog, arguing declines in range and population amid threats from agriculture grazing urbanization and invasive species. The case follows prior petitions and a revised ruling citing habitat and plague factors in Colorado and New Mexico.
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Health care site flagged in Heartbleed review
Senior administration officials say HealthCare.gov shows no signs of compromise and actions arise from caution. The ongoing Heartbleed review may prompt password changes for other sites, including WhiteHouse.gov petitions, as officials prioritize sites with heavy traffic and sensitive data.
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Rogers seeks continued service as magistrate judge in Chaves County
Keith K. Rogers, division 1 magistrate judge, a Republican, faces Bobby Arnett in the June 3 primary. From a young patrol officer to a longtime law enforcement trainer and former hearings officer, Rogers emphasizes service and reform as his guiding principles.
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98-Year-Old Joe Hammond Still Dances for Fitness
Joe Hammond, 98, a Terrell Texas native, has square danced for over four decades to stay fit. He credits his longevity to abstaining from smoking or drinking and regular exercise, including swimming before returning to dance. Born April 22, 1916, he worked in aviation and Morse code radio before radar, noting many colleagues were women during WWII.
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