Why are New Mexico test scores so low
A columnist in Santa Fe discusses why New Mexico students score poorly on national tests. The piece cites Governor Bill Richardson’s education initiatives, such as higher teacher pay and early childhood programs, while noting limited early results and the vital role of parental involvement. It also addresses dropout risk, minority underachievement, and state efforts like the Hispanic Education Act to address cultural factors.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Bill Richardson
Richardson
Indus
Albuquerque
Northeast Heights
Earth
Asia
America
Jay Miller
la Tusa
Hotmail
Interim RPD Chief Dennis Kintigh Takes Helm in Roswell
The Roswell Police Department names state Representative Dennis Kintigh as interim chief while the city seeks a permanent replacement for retiring Chief Rob Smith. Kintigh brings nearly 25 years in the FBI and a background in aerospace engineering and computer science, with multiple honors and leadership positions. The editorial supports his interim tenure as a prudent, stable transition and thanks Chief Smith for his service.
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Dennis Kintigh
Roswell
RPD
Rob Smith
Kintigh
FBI
Los Angeles
Orlando
Fla
Washington, D.C
U.S. Air Force
West Coast University
Smith
Department
Israel and Arab conflicts echo history in peace talks
The piece traces repeating patterns in Middle East negotiations from the 1917 Balfour Declaration and 1922 Mandate to the 1947 UN plan and 1993 Oslo, noting repeated Arab rejection and recurring calls for broader concessions by the United States. It cites key figures and events shaping the cycle of negotiations and conflict.
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George Santayana
Middle East
Washington, D.C
Israel
United States
Palestinian Mandate
United Nations
The
Arab League
Azzam Pasha
Dear Dr Gott on a 33 year old daughter with mental illness
A reader asks how to handle a hospitalized mentally ill daughter who refuses medication and blocks access to doctors. Gott notes legal rights vary, suggests consulting an attorney or patient advocate, and questions guardianship when the patient may lack capacity. The second letter asks about vegan diet and distorted annual blood tests.
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DR. Gott
Local Service Members Take Part In Global Shield Exercise
Sgt C Larry Hill Jr of Dexter participated in Global Shield 85 alongside U S Air Force Reserve Air National Guard Navy and Marine units and Canadian forces. Hill serves with the 351st Strategic Missile Wing at Whiteman AFB Missouri and is a 1980 Dexter High School graduate. Gary L Bain rises to staff sergeant at Randolph AFB Texas in the Headquarters Air Force Manpower and Personnel Center. Pvt Eulalia G Ruiz of Artesia has graduated from the basic cartography course at Fort Belvoir Virginia. Ruiz is a 1984 Artesia High School graduate.
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C. Larry Hill Jr
Claude L Hill
Dexter
U.S. Air Force
Air Force Reserve
Air National Guard
Navy
Marine Corps
Hill
351St Strategic Missile Wing
Whiteman Air Force Base
Dexter High School
Gary L. Bain
Bain
Stephen M. Bain
Roswell
Randolph Air Force Base
Texas
Headquarters
Air Force Manpower and Personnel Center
Pvt
Eulalia G. Ruiz
Ramon Ruiz
Artesia
Defense Mapping
Fort Belvoir
Vaaphy
Ruiz
Artesia High School
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Mohammad Amin al-Husayni
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Jerusalem
Cal Thomas
Doonesbury
United Madia Syndicate
Gorry
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