Sage Day raises funds for service dogs in Roswell
A Roswell ceremony declared February 26 as Sage Day and a parade, canine demonstrations, and a raffle at Champion Motorsports helped the Sage Foundation for Dogs Who Serve raise over 6600 dollars. Organizers emphasize support for military, police, search and rescue, and FEMA dogs and plan Sage Day as an annual event.
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New Mexico bills end social promotion for third graders
Espinoza and allies back a House substitute that bars parents from waiving the holdback for third graders not meeting reading standards. Students can be held back at most twice per grade. Gov. Martinez and Hanna Skandera support ending social promotion.
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New Mexico Film Subsidy Reform Faces Budgetary Hurdles
A proposed bill to trim New Mexico film tax credits aims to save about 25 million by reducing the subsidy to 15 percent while spreading rebates over two or three years. Lawmakers debate a 45 million annual cap as supporters warn of chilling projects and opponents push alternative caps amid budget pressures.
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U S presses Gaddafi exit as Libya sanctions widen
The United States imposes visa bans and asset freezes on Libyan leaders and family while urging Muammar Gaddafi to step down. Washington coordinates with the U N and allies on a global asset freeze and possible no fly zone amid deadly clashes in Tripoli.
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Community walk promotes health awareness in Roswell
The event opened with Rev. Artist Allen of Mount Gilead Baptist Church giving an invocation followed by an African focus chant from Queen Shelton. Wagoner urged awareness of health issues and said the walk should motivate people to take steps, with the idea it sparks ongoing action. Other leaders included Rev. Michael Shelton and Rev. Dr. Richard Gorham from local churches.
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Fire danger high in New Mexico amid winter weather
Despite wintry conditions wildfire danger remains high, especially in southern and eastern New Mexico. The State Forestry Division reports 19 wildfires in the past week burning over 5800 acres, including the Dog Canyon Fire in the south. Rio Grande Bosque areas near Albuquerque show moderate to very high risk.
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