Improving state's education system comes with a price
A critique of New Mexico plans to withhold advancement past third grade unless reading is proficient. It examines parental responsibility, retention costs, and the political clash between Gov. Martinez, Education Secretary designate Skandera, and lawmakers over funding and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
Susana Martinez
Public Education Department
Hanna Skandera
Martinez
Skandera
New Mexico
Jay Miller
la Tusa
Endorsements Favor Stubbs for Roswell Ward III Seat
The Daily Record backs Judy Stubbs for the Ward III Roswell City Council seat citing her long service and expertise. It also endorses Amarante Fresquez for Ward IV, noting his administrative background and prior school district work, while acknowledging rival candidates’ qualifications.
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Judy Stubbs
Roswell
Stubbs
Jeanine Corn- Best
The
Daily Record
Milburn Dolen
Amarante Fresquez
Savino Sanchez Jr
Fresquez
Roswell Independent
Dolen
Savino
Roswell’s Decline From Regional Leader to Slower Growth
Roswell reflects on past economic strength in ranching, agriculture, manufacturing and tourism once making it a southeast New Mexico hub. The city notes a shift over 30 years to complacency, losing population share and wealth as peers like Santa Fe and Las Cruces surged. 1980 to 2010 census data highlight Roswell dropping to fifth in size and ninth in per capita gross receipts tax revenues. in fiscal year 2011 Roswell residents generated $27.2 million in gross receipts tax revenues, the second highest in the state.
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Roswell
New Mexico
U.S
Farmington
Santa Fe
Las Cruces
Rio Rancho
Feet and diabetes risks and prevention
The article explains how high blood sugar damages nerves and reduces sensation in feet, leading to unnoticed sores that worsen due to poor blood supply. It warns that infections can require amputation and urges daily foot inspection and care, plus access to the Special Health Report Diabetes: A Plan for Living.
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Doctor K
Reader
No Endorsement for Roswell Municipal Judge
The editorial notes no endorsement for municipal judge, stating both Larry Loy and Kevin Roe are solid candidates with strong education and legal background. It argues the court's operation would not vary much between them and expects Roswell to gain an exemplary judge regardless of the choice.
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Larry Loy
Kevin Roe
Roswell
Goddard Senior Named National Band Award Winner
Beth Armstrong of Goddard High School was named a 1986-87 U S National Award winner in band by the U S Achievement Academy in Lexington Kentucky. Armstrong is among fewer than 10 percent of American students selected and will be listed in the academy Official Yearbook. Nominated by Goddard band director Pete Main, she earned the honor for dedication to excellence and achievement.
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Beth Armstrong
Goddard High School
U.S
U.S. Achievement Academy
Lexington
Armstrong
E.H. Armstrong
Roswell
Pete Main
Goddard
USAA
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del Jurney
Doonesbury
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Tae College
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