Lawmakers to discuss wild animal policy after bear attack
In Santa Fe a meeting will review outdoor safety and New Mexico rules that call for euthanizing any wild animal that attacks a person. Marathon runner Karen Williams, injured in the Valles Caldera attack, seeks case by case rabies testing and patient rights in medical decisions. Environmental groups and state officials will join the session to weigh policy nuance and prevention of future encounters.
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Senior Olympics expand beyond sport emphasis
Officials say Senior Olympics promote health and education for aging residents. Vernon notes improved lifestyle factors like air conditioning and diet as key to ongoing programs. Dyer recalls childhood work rhythms and traditional meals while reflecting on current living. See Olympics coverage on Page A3 and photos on Page BS.
Roswell Teen Faces Second Heart Transplant
A Roswell high school graduate awaits a second heart transplant after a virus attacked his infant heart, causing cardiomyopathy and enlargement. His family, led by mother Tanya, has pursued medical options for Eric Loflin as antibodies complicate treatment.
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Gaucher Finds Common Ground in Mental Health and Photography
Bruce Gaucher, counselor with Roswell Independent School District since 2000, merges mental health work with photography. He says being present in moments of light parallels guiding a traumatized youth, a philosophy shaped by a 30 year career and a 1983 master's degree.
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