New Mexico faces supermajority hurdle to school election reform
The state battles a constitutional barrier requiring three quarters to approve amendments. Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto seeks to bypass this by court action, arguing the school election provision should not need a supermajority. If blocked, the Legislature must reapprove in 2016. Contact Merilee Dannemann via triplespacedagain.com.
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Roswell approves amphitheater revamp partnership with NMMI
Roswell City Council in an 8-1 vote approves a Memorandum of Understanding to remodel the Hope Amphitheater southwest of the Wool Bowl for public use. The city will manage upkeep and partner with the Young Professionals for the Arts Collective to schedule events, relieving NMMI of expenses while ensuring public access.
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Steve Polasek
Wool Bowl
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New Mexico Military Institute
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Great Shake Out drills amid fracking earthquake debates
The Great ShakeOut event on October 15 saw Oklahoma students participate in earthquake preparedness amid headlines blaming fracking. Critics argue wastewater disposal, not fracking itself, triggers quakes, while scientists note injected produced water from oil and gas operations as the likely cause.
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Lice treatment tips from Ask Doctor K
A reader's child has head lice and guidance covers combing with a nit comb, pediculicide medicines, and proper washing. Explain that treatment can take two weeks, second doses after about ten days, and avoid extra insecticides on skin.
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