Adair faces backlash over anti Sharia resolution
The Roswell committee adjourned without hearing the measure banning Sharia law. Critics led by CAIR say the move is unconstitutional and aimed at dividing the nation. Similar efforts in Oklahoma were blocked after a court ruling.
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Roswell Daily Record
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Ibrahim Hooper
Council On American-Islamic Relations
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New Mexico Immigrant Driver Licenses Debate Continues
Lawmakers clash over ending immigrant licenses with Democrats arguing licenses boost public safety and cooperation with police while opponents say the move targets Mexican nationals. Supporters note noncitizen applicants use tax IDs or passports and Matricula cards. Utah and Washington also allow licenses.
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Volunteers battle urban grass fires and tumbleweed hazards
Fire officials urge careful clearing around burn sites and require permits for burning weeds. Roswell volunteers discuss challenges from junk on properties to protected lands and urban interface risks. Authorities advise calling dispatch before burns and note penalties for dumpster fires.
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Don Ford
Sierra Volunteer Fire Department
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Bitter Lake
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Roswell Lawmaker Presses Repeal and Death Penalty Return
Kintigh urged New Mexico to repeal the repeal and reinstate the death penalty while criticizing the majority for delaying committee discussion. He noted his proposals were introduced early, but bills moved after others in the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee. Minority leaders urged Speaker Lujan to follow House rules on bill reference order, citing opposition to the death penalty.
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Council On American-Islamic Relations
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Roswell-Record.com
Roswell
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House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee
House
Ben Lujan
Dsanta Fe
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