Severe spring storm could trigger widespread outages
NWS warns of a historically strong multi hazard storm with 35 to 50 mph west winds and gusts up to 75 mph. Travel will be difficult, Red Flag conditions persist, and PSPS power shutoffs may affect about 16 000 customers in Eastern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle as conditions evolve. Jennifer Shoemake notes a low pressure system crossing northern New Mexico will bring very strong winds.
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RISD Moves to Remote Learning Before Spring Break
The Roswell Independent School District announced a remote learning day across all campuses due to potentially hazardous weather conditions including high winds and reduced visibility. Lunches were to be distributed Thursday afternoon. district officials warned principals about possible virtual classes and noted past wind and dust disruptions to roads and operations.
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New Mexico Senate weighs SB 250 on immigration enforcement
Senate Bill 250 would ban state and local governments from using funds or personnel to identify detain or assist federal immigration enforcement, potentially stripping sanctuary policies in cities like Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The measure cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee 5 to 3 amid GOP opposition and moves toward floor action.
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Legislation Clears Senate Finance on Flood Relief Bonds
A New Mexico Senate Finance Committee approved Senate Bill 383 to let flood damaged municipalities issue revenue bonds and raise local gross receipts tax to fund rebuilding. The measure moves to the full Senate for consideration and advances the local flood relief and NMMI capital outlay funding agenda.
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