New Mexico Eyes Education Reforms Amid Funding Cuts
Public Education Department faces 20 percent cuts as governor proposes 1.5 percent admin reduction to protect classroom funds. Susana Martinez nominates Hanna Skandera, who has not taught in public schools, but cites prior roles and midlevel classroom volunteering as qualifications amid confirmation debate.
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Espinoza Pushes Third Grade Reading Requirement Bill
Espinoza hopes to merge her proposal with similar education legislation on the House floor and expects lengthy debate possibly into the weekend. She says the bill would require third grade reading proficiency or prevent promotion, with no parental waivers. The aim is to ensure a strong education for children.
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York girl faces neglect charges and warrant risk
York and her brother Darrell Lawrence are under criminal complaints for neglect in Roswell after police found York hiding in a closet during a February raid. York’s mother Mary Ford is severely malnourished and hospitalized. York may face a child neglect charge and extra bonds or warrants if she fails to appear.
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Libyan Conflict Expands as Rebels Claim Misrata Takeover
About 5,000 militia fighters backed by army and police clashed with pro-Gaddafi forces as opposition said it seized Misrata. Rebels gain eastern control along the Mediterranean coast toward Ajdabiya while oil prices surge past 100 dollars a barrel. Libya, a major crude exporter, faces disrupted output and rising regional tensions as international evacuations accelerate.
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Earl Lynn Tankersley obituary notices life
Earl Lynn Tankersley 71 died February 15 2011 at Rosedale Gardens Care Home in Phoenix surrounded by family and caregivers. He was born in Roswell New Mexico youngest son of L E and Lucille Tankersley graduated Roswell High School and New Mexico State University with a civil engineering degree served in the Army at White Sands Missile Range worked as a civil engineer at SRP Franzey Corey started Southwest Analytical System Inc with Gary Ijams and Mike Vyne. He volunteered as a Big Brother coached sports taught Toastmasters served on Sunnyslope Village Revitalization Committee and was active at Unity of Phoenix. After Alzheimer’s diagnosis he volunteered at John C Lincoln Desert Mission food bank. He is survived by wife Cathee daughter Jaime son Todd and Christina grandsons Trevor and Connor brother Jerry Tankersley sister Martha Hogsett and Ted Hogsett and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held February 26 2011 at Unity of Phoenix Church. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley.
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