Martinez pushes reading books and tax aid for veterans
Gov. Martinez urges parental involvement in education and proposes a personal reading book for every kindergartner. She asks lawmakers to revamp teacher evaluation and permit performance pay, and proposes tax benefits for veterans including a 1000 credit and pension exemption. The plan includes ending driver licenses for illegal immigrants and faces Democratic scrutiny.
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Lujan Announces Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis
Democratic Congressman Ben Ray Lujan disclosed in a public address that Speaker Ben Lujan has stage 4 cancer after undergoing radiation and chemotherapy since late 2009. Lawmakers gave a standing ovation as they offered prayers while Lujan spoke of his resolve and continued service to New Mexico. Susana Martinez later outlined her State of the State agenda in a joint session.
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Occupy protesters disrupt New Mexico governor speech
In Santa Fe protesters from the Occupy movement interrupted Gov. Susana Martinez as she began the State of the State address in a joint House and Senate session. They were removed but the governor resumed her remarks. Protests included marches from the Santa Fe Railyard Station and street performances.
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New Mexico Governor pushes education reform and austerity plan
Gov Martinez outlines a budget prioritizing nearly 97 million for local schools and a new rating system. She proposes using the saved 500000 yearly cost of a luxury jet to fund first graders books, while vowing immediate removal and pension loss for corrupt officials. Supporters praise her focus on reading, critics doubt reception among Democrats.
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RISD Boss Defends New A F Grading System
Superintendent Mike Gottlieb says the A F system is a baseline while RISD reviews data to explain why schools vary in ratings. He praises New Mexico's move from No Child Left Behind and notes its pages long documentation and funding flaws. Martinez cites clear tracking to improve schools.
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Campus Educational Center to open mid October
Oracion says the single story Educational Center will serve 4000 plus students with a front door for new and returning students. The modular modern facility will house financial aid admissions records advising student relations and cashiers and will replace services moved from the current Student Services Center while work continues. The project partially covers the front parking area and will keep the center open during construction.
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RDR Survey Seeks Readers Through Late February Access
The Rural Digest Review survey invites all readers to participate online at pulseresearch.com/rdr through February 29. Prizes and a drawing will motivate completion, with an outside agency tabulating results and prize drawings set for on or about March 26.
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Costa Concordia tragedy probes captain’s actions
The Costa Concordia carried over 4200 aboard when it struck a reef near Giglio after Schettino’s unauthorized maneuver. Audio shows coast guard orders to return to the ship as passengers remained trapped and rescue efforts continued.
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