New Mexico House OKs Senate budget amid partisan clash
The House passed the Senate version of the 2015 16 budget boosting funding for schools and the courts while delaying major policy bills. Debate centered on right to work social promotion and driver licenses for undocumented immigrants with Senate Democrats blocking floor votes. House leaders criticized gridlock saying the bills have broad public support as lawmakers work toward a late session finish.
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New Mexico Debates Driver License Law Repeal
Governor Susana Martinez opposes Senate bill to repeal the 2003 Real ID noncompliant law. Supporters argue repeal would curb fraud and align with federal ID rules, while opponents warn of harm to working families. The issue prompted protests as the House debated the measure.
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Writing Circle Reads Pages and Shares Ideas
During each meeting a member reads pages from their story and the group discusses the text. Members fix grammar and spelling and exchange ideas to clarify or improve parts of the story. One participant Margaret Johns notes it took 30 years to complete her first book. For joining contact the J.O.Y. Center at 623 4866 or visit 1822 N Montana Ave. Record Intern Mary Morgan can be reached at 575-622-7710 ext 305 or obituaries rdrnews com.
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