Proposal would fund early childhood with $100 million yearly
A Senate plan would amend the state constitution to divert about $100 million annually from the Land Grant Permanent Fund to early childhood education. The measure advanced in a party line Rules Committee vote and faces stronger opposition, with supporters citing benefits for future students and the fund's growth.
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Michael Sanchez
Belen
Land Grant Permanent Fund
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New Mexico
Jacob Candelaria
Albuquerque
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Navajo gambling compact gains support in panel
A 12-4 committee vote sends the Navajo Nation compact to the New Mexico Legislature for approval to allow up to five casinos, with phasing over 15 years. Navajo leaders push for backing despite opposition from Acoma Laguna and others over market impact and liquor rules.
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Ben Shelly
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LoRenzo Bates
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Santa Fe dog shootings investigated in La Cienega area
Authorities probe three dog shootings near Santa Fe in La Cienega. Animal Protection of New Mexico offers up to a 10000 reward for information leading to arrests. Two male dogs found dead January 28 about a mile apart. an 18 month old female Australian Cattle Dog mix survived after leg and neck shots and two surgeries at the Santa Fe shelter.
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la Cienega
Animal Protection of
New Mexico
Santa Fe County
Chain link fence cut at Head Start in Roswell
Police respond to Roswell Head Start at 503 E McGaffey St where a fence section was cut causing 200 dollars in damage. A stolen white Jaguar valued at 18000 was found in a Kmart lot after being reported stolen from Roswell Body Shop. Also reported: credit card theft from a 71 year old on South Atkinson Ave, missing Ford module valued at 850, shoplifting of 50 dollars of Sharpie markers at Hobby Lobby, and a bench moved at Penn Plaza before being returned. Crime Stoppers information offered.
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Low Snowmelt to Hurt River Supplies in New Mexico
Federal officials warn snowmelt runoff in New Mexico will be below average to significantly below average due to persistent drought. Forecast runoff ranges from about 70 percent of average near the Colorado border to 30 percent at the Rio Grande entry to Elephant Butte, affecting rivers including the Jemez and Mimbres. San Juan River inflow may improve with recent snow, but drought persists. Estevan Lopez notes reduced water in rivers across the state.
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New Mexico Department of Transportation
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Santa FE
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National Resource Conservation Service
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Rio Grande
San Juan River
San Juan Chama Project
Interstate Stream Commission
Estevan Lopez
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