Supreme Court ruling shapes Arizona immigration law clash
The Supreme Court blocks key parts of Arizona's immigration statute while upholding limitations. Justices Kennedy and a narrow majority strike down requiring immigration papers and work bans, with Justice Kagan recused. The ruling boosts civil rights concerns and urges federal reform, as Obama and Romney dispute state versus federal enforcement.
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Laws Continued From Page A Could Limit Online Prostitution Prosecution
State District Judge Stan Whitaker ruled that a website and related accounts do not constitute a house of prostitution or a place where prostitution is practiced. Garcia and Flory were arrested last June on a complaint accusing them of promoting prostitution. Experts say old laws in New Mexico and elsewhere restrict efforts to prosecute online prostitution. They call for explicit cyberspace sex trade statutes.
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Avalos Talks Crop Grants and Chiles in New Mexico
Avalos spoke on USDA and New Mexico Agriculture partnership grant support for specialty crops. He noted more than 30 projects funded since 2008 with 2011 totals over $450,000, and explained grant flow to groups and individuals. He urged applying via the American Sheep Industry Association site and shared drought challenges facing producers.
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Copper Case Details Charney Copper Sale Figures
Police report Charney and associates sold 415 pounds of copper from area recycling centers. He claimed gifts from residents and said others sold copper for him. Searches found nine copper pipes at his home and bags of scrap at a second residence. He is jailed on a $5,000 bond.
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Former NM officer linked to underage marriage scandal
New Mexico state police probe targets former Truth or Consequences officer Noah Pestak and a pregnant 15 year old who wed last month. Three judges, including Pestak’s father, face scrutiny for approving the marriage. The case hinges on conflicting laws governing underage sex and teen marriage. The girl’s father favors dropping the criminal inquiry to support the family.
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New Mexico Colleges Receive Low Grades in National Study
The Institute for a Competitive Workforce, allied with the U S Chamber, ranks New Mexico public colleges and universities among the nation’s worst. The state’s 19 community colleges and six public universities earned D and F grades for access and academic performance, with New Mexico graded overall as a D and graduation rates below national medians.
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State report flags weaknesses in New Mexico colleges
The survey rated New Mexico colleges poorly for transparency and accountability. It gave an F for not tracking graduates’ performance in the labor market. Martinez urged focusing on strong remedial programs to improve overall student achievement.
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