Giffords and Kelly press gun limits at Senate hearing
At the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Gabrielle Giffords called for action on gun violence as her husband Mark Kelly supported restrictions. The event drew a capacity crowd and highlighted the partisan divide over proposed background checks an assault weapons ban and magazine limits. Senators including Ted Cruz and Charles Grassley weighed in while Democrats face re elections in conservative states.
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Silver Spring
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Texas
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Montana
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Alaska
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Arkansas
Institute conducts first mass evacuation drill with plans for more
The Institute staged its first mass evacuation drill prompted by safety concerns and potential active shooter scenarios. Cadets faculty and staff participated as emergency responders coordinated from the Emergency Operations Center while 300 acres and 21 buildings were mapped for off campus evacuation sites. Local agencies and New Mexico Gas Company reps joined to test response times and procedures.
RISD graduation rates show variability across schools
RISD reports district graduation at 71.6 percent with Goddard High 78.8, Roswell High 72.4, and University High 40.1. Burris cites Shared Accountability, noting transfers and GEDs affect counts and that tracking dropouts who leave the district is incomplete. A PED review, due in July, may adjust figures but not drastically.
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BLM Volunteers Earn Praise For Site Safety and Service
The agency lauds volunteers for keeping BLM sites clean organized and monitored for trouble including vandalism and weather. Gary Newman, with decades at Interior, and his brother Gene were publicly recognized for seven years of service and efforts to recruit more helpers.
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Newman praises volunteering with BLM and urges youth involvement
Newman says his favorite part of volunteering is helping and being out there with BLM projects. He believes the experience educates youth and helps them decide their future, urging young people to learn from the experts. For info contact Brown at 627-0276. nvernau rdrmnews.com
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Governor weighs changes to regent selection and qualifications
A legislative push proposes minimum qualifications for regents at four year universities and state schools, and would restructure the boards at the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University. A separate plan would create an independent nominating commission to recommend regent appointees to the governor, modeled after judicial screening panels.
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