Roswell schools tap Sanchez as interim leader
Roswell Independent School District appoints Susan Sanchez acting superintendent following Tom Burris resignation. A Roswell native with 26 years in teaching and administration, Sanchez returns to classrooms and will lead the district of 21 schools, about 10,300 students, and 1,200 staff until a new leader is named.
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New Mexico superintendents meet in Santa Fe on budget cuts
At least 41 school superintendents from across New Mexico gathered in Santa Fe to discuss how the state's budget cuts have affected their districts. The report notes the concerns and potential impacts on schools as districts adjust to reduced funding.
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Agencies ordered to consolidate their HR departments
Gov Susana Martinez orders agencies to abolish separate human resources bureaus and place personnel matters under a single State Personnel Office. The move, intended to trim costs amid a tight New Mexico budget, threatens hundreds of jobs as agencies swap HR staff for centralized services. State officials say the consolidation could save millions annually while Democratic lawmakers oppose further tax hikes.
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New Mexico House committee backs cap on storefront loans
The House Business and Industry Committee unanimously recommends House Bill 347 to cap rates at 175 percent and require four month terms for storefront loans in New Mexico. Sponsor Rep. Patty Lundstrom says the bill aims to curb high rates amid a long running legislative clash with lenders like Axcess Financial. The state has no current interest rate cap.
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Roswell KAPs Nurtures Young Artists for a Decade
Roswell's Kids Arts Programs marks 10 years serving the community with early arts exposure. Lynetta Zuber notes the program offers theater, orchestra, art, and choir classes, making Roswell a path to professional opportunities. The theater class remains the core, with 22 theater students this semester. Last year, 32 in the younger class and eight in the older class.
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