Valley Meat fights new bills aimed at stopping horse slaughter
Valley Meat, near Roswell, faces fresh congressional action as SAFE Act proposals aim to end interstate and foreign transport of equine for human consumption and halt U S horse slaughter. The plant previously sued USDA over inspection services and has argued it acts in agricultural and animal welfare interests.
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Ed Board Pension Reform Moves Through Legislature
The Education Board Fund faces a 5.9 billion unfunded liability with SB 115 proposing higher employee contributions and age limits for COLA eligibility. The bill aims to fund ERB above 100 percent by 2043 while Rep. Stapleton criticizes the measure as detrimental to educators. Additional bills SB334 SB335 SB339 and others advance in the House, with budget flexibility and licensing changes under consideration as a special session looms after a possible veto.
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Middle schoolers prep for two weeks of state tests
Mesa students begin the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessments as Principal Jennifer Cole and speaker Franklin stress effort and pride. Franklin, longtime NMMI athletic director and former coach, urges breakfast, rest, and exploring scholarships beyond sports. He demonstrates potential earnings by education level and motivates sixth to eighth graders to pursue college.
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German language teacher earns top Character Counts honor
Roswell educator Sharon Bell, a German teacher at Goddard and Washington Avenue Elementary, received the Gold Award in Chaves County for her lifelong commitment to students. Her programs include a Germany student exchange and a two week language immersion tour, shaping self worth and world views in youths.
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