Unamendable provisions in NM politics face change
An op ed discusses the history of an unamendable NM Constitution clause on school board election timing and a proposed Albuquerque sick leave ordinance. It notes the long struggle to amend and the need for legislative steps before implementation, with concerns about rigid provisions and local voter initiatives.
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Fall weed allergies ease after first frost in New Mexico
Dr Curtis W Smith explains autumn pollen sources in New Mexico including Chenopodiaceae Amaranthaceae weeds such as pigweeds tumbleweeds and four wing saltbush. Frost in three to four weeks should end weed and some grass pollen. await Yard and Garden questions to NMSU Extension.
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Court hears full D C Circuit arguments on Clean Power Plan
The Sept 27 session before the full D C Circuit addressed EPA authority and constitutional challenges to the CPP. Judges grilled lawyers from both sides while noting prior U S Supreme Court and Congress constraints. Analysts expect a ruling months away with potential appeal to the Supreme Court in 2017 or 2018.
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Brighter outlook urged for Alzheimer's research future
Dear Doctor K answers a reader on Alzheimer's disease. Acknowledging five disease stages from initial memory lapses to long goodbye, it notes current lack of cure but expresses cautious optimism that ongoing brain chemistry research may yield major breakthroughs decades later. Dr Komaroff of Harvard Medical School signs.
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