Lawmakers weigh drug testing and penalties for truants
A New Mexico proposal links truancy to economic status and state aid. ACLU officials oppose, calling it punitive to low income families. Bills would require drug tests for jobless benefits recipients and aid for suspected users.
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Gas service restored slowly to New Mexico towns after cutbacks
Cut-off Mexicans initially were left without gas. By Monday, nearly 16 000 New Mexicans mainly in Taos Espanola and Red River remained without gas. About 700 workers would reignite pilots and ensure safety while lawmakers questioned utility reliability amid cold weather and potential system weaknesses.
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Roswell to host safety meetings on home protection tips
Neighborhood Watch adviser Richard Lucero plans events in Roswell to teach residents how to spot threats and establish watch groups. Villegas notes future meetings will cover home invasions and burglary while New Mexico Fire Arms offers training. Crime Stoppers presenter Steve Wolfe and police outreach cards aim to boost community safety.
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Obama defends health care and regulation in Chamber address
Obama urged balanced growth and corporate responsibility before about 200 business leaders, defending health care and financial regulation overhauls while urging firms to hire American workers and invest in the economy. Chamber figures urged sustaining operations and warned against harming employment.
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Four-year-old removed from home on safety grounds
Police were called to East Lewis Street Saturday after a neighbor found a 4 year old unattended outside for 30 minutes without shoes. Child placed inside to warm, New Mexico Children Youth and Family Department notified and removed for safety and health concerns. No arrests.
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