New Mexico Debates Marijuana Legalization and Impairment Rules
A columnist argues against a 2014 constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana, citing legal ambiguities for drug impaired driving, workplace safety concerns, and potential lawsuits. They advocate limiting legalization to medical use and propose adopting DOT impairment standards. Merilee Dannemann is named as a contact.
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New Mexico
Colorado
Denver
Cer
U.S. Department of Transportation
Editorial: Bergdahl swap violated federal law
The GAO concludes the Obama administration broke the law by exchanging five Taliban leaders from Guantanamo for Army Sgt. Bergdahl without proper approvals. The piece argues the president violated the duty to faithfully execute laws to rescue a captured American.
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Government Accountability Office
Guantanamo Bay
Bowe Bergdahl
Bergdahl
U.S
Guantanamo
Qatar
Pentagon
United States
GAO
Defense Department
Sel. Bergdah
Sgt. Bergdah
Predators Near Home as Wolf Plan Expands in New Mexico
A Truth or Consequences hearing debated expanding Mexican grey wolf habitat across southern New Mexico and beyond, with 70 attendees split 48 in favor and 22 opposed. Voices described wolves as dangerous predators that threaten pets and cattle, while supporters urged open borders for wolves to roam, noting funding gaps and environmental tradeoffs.
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Albuquerque
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
USFWS
New Mexico
Grand Canyon
Four Corners
Grandma
Militarized policing echoes 1960s protests in Ferguson
Ferguson, Missouri shows police battles similar to 1960s demonstrations with armored units and weaponry after the drug war fueled militarization. The 2014 ACLU study notes 79 percent of SWAT deployments were drug search warrants, often unnecessary and aggressive in low level investigations.
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Selma
Ala
Ferguson
SWAT
Department of Defense
Sandy Hook
American Civil Liberties Union
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