Lawmakers clash over crime push and budget crisis in New Mexico
On opening day of a special session in Santa Fe the Republican led House pursued tougher crime measures including Baby Brianna's Law and extended life terms for three strikes while the Democratic Senate outlined plans to close a $458 million anticipated shortfall. Budget deficits stem from lower energy prices as lawmakers race to finish weekend work.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
House of Representatives
Senate
Susana Martinez
Martinez
Victoria Martens
Albuquerque
Brianna
House
Judiciary Committee
Conrad James
James
Brian Egolf Jr
A Chromebook on every desk at the school
The article notes classrooms now rely on computers like blackboards and erasers. It discusses shared devices, optional lab time with schedules, and argues that the district should provide a laptop for every student, though funding remains the challenge.
Free water testing offered for private wells in New Mexico
State agencies join with the New Mexico Department of Health to provide ten water testing fairs annually. Staff member Nancy McDuffie notes they aim to align tests with seasonal changes. In Chaves County the Roswell event began at noon Friday at the Roswell Chamber of Commerce, with the last county visit in 2014 and a typical two to three year gap between area tests.
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New Mexico Environment Department
Nancy McDuffie
New Mexico Department of Health
Chaves County
Roswell Chamber
Hackers Targeted Voter Registration in 20 States
A Homeland Security official said hackers have targeted voter registration systems in more than 20 states in recent months amid concerns over foreign interference. Federal officials note that altering election outcomes is highly unlikely due to decentralized, offline systems.
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Washington
Homeland Security Department
U.S
Missouri Woman Arrested After Leading Police on Chase
Mis souri woman Nada Reynolds 32 faces a criminal complaint after a chase began when officers tried to stop a red pickup near Richardson Avenue and Eighth Street. The vehicle allegedly ran multiple stop signs, and the pursuit continued through College Boulevard Washington Avenue and Main Street before turning north. The stop was requested after a child was seen hanging from the passenger window.
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Missouri
Chase
Nada Reynolds
Anthony Armijo
Ray Sharpe
College Boulevard
Richardson Avenue
Washington Avenue
19Th Street
Main Street
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Julie Dominguez
I Berrendo
Lisa Dunlap
Environment Department
Steve Pullen
Eighth Street
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Kamey
Diane Rodgers
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