Debate over teaching evolution sparks free speech bill
Roswell lawmakers push Senate Bill 433 to allow teaching of all scientific views on Darwinian evolution. Critics from ACLU NM warn it would promote creationism and violate First Amendment. Opponents cite Kitzmiller v Dover ruling and constitutional limits.
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Roswell attorney Tom Dunlap profile highlights career shift
The feature recounts Tom Dunlap’s path from farming on a 160 acre homestead acquired in 1906 to studying history and criminal justice, attending law school, and practicing in Roswell. He built a civil and elder care focused practice while serving in the Air Force Reserves and joining local boards and task forces.
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New Mexico Lacks Mental Health Gun Registry Reporting
Santa Fe AP report states New Mexico does not require mental illness diagnoses to be reported to the national gun background check system when purchasing firearms. A state police spokesman, Lt. Eric Garcia, says there is no law mandating reporting or criteria to disqualify individuals for mental illness, contrasting with federal prohibitions.
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Correction: Roswell Man Misidentified in Most Wanted List
The Daily Record corrected a Friday feature mislisting Roswell resident Larry Gallegos as wanted. His warrant had been quashed in November, but police materials dated Feb 1 did not reflect the change. Chief Al Solis apologized to Gallegos for the error.
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Reading Waiver Bill Moves Through Legislature
Lawmakers consider allowing third graders to sign a waiver to avoid grade retention if reading standards are not met. HB 21 and related measures pass committee steps and head to the House Education Committee for review. The Legislative Finance Committee notes 42.6 percent of 25 000 third graders were below proficient in 2009 2010. Governor Martinez education initiatives may influence amendments. Espinoza met with Hanna Skandera and Garcia to discuss the bill.
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New Mexico braces for gas outages as state of emergency remains
About 32 000 residents across Bernalillo Placitas Espanola Taos Questa Red River and parts of Albuquerque Silver City and Alamogordo face natural gas shortages with restorations planned by weekend and early next week. Some 400 technicians will re light furnaces while rolling blackouts are used to protect the grid.
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Missing PlayStation and games prompt police response
Police investigated multiple incidents on Wednesday including a missing PlayStation and several games from a residence on McCall Loop. Larceny case arose on West Alameda Street after a car was lent out and keys not returned. A wallet was found missing from a purse on West Wildy Street. Crime Stoppers 888-594-TIPS offers anonymity and rewards.
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Quality Recycling Ad Spends Cash for Metals
A local advertises cash for metal with rates: cans 58 cents per pound batteries four dollars each copper up to three dollars per pound catalytic converters from five to three hundred fifty dollars. Open seven days a week at 2662 Highway 285 Old A 1 Septic Building one mile past Bypass on left. Call 575 937 2909.
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