Union talks hopeful four day week pilot in Taos district
TFUSE negotiators call agreement progress and say a four day week will be piloted at the end of the second semester. Union president Jeff Carr accuses the board of Open Meetings Act violations and rejects pay cuts while district officials stress good faith and potential scheduled changes. Orion Cervio cites benefits and concerns of longer days, collaborative time, and training.
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Orion Cervio
Cervio
Education secretary to quit Predicts action as Taos board ethics dispute lingers
New Mexico Education Secretary Veronica Garcia will retire July 1 while a threat to suspend Taos Municipal School Board authority remains unresolved. Garcia, the first to hold the post since 2003, may become vice president and chief academic officer at the Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network in the fall. Taos town officials and board members have urged suspension amid discord and alleged law violations. Garcia has warned of action and asked for a remedial plan. The Public Education Department said the board's plan is under review. Governor Richardson will name Susanna Murphy to replace Garcia.
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Taos
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UNM
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Composting plant odor prompts resident complaints
A rush of dark sludge from the Piecenen plant sits amid wood chips at a new composting facility off Los Cordovas Road. In the background, two piles of finished compost are visible as residents up to Cuchilla Road complain of a sewage odor. Officials say the smell should fade once a windrow machine is activated.
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Mine watchdogs press quest for action over molybdenum cleanup
Questa residents urged the Village Council to push Chevron on molybdenum contamination cleanup and monitoring. Vigil accused officials of past missteps while noting Chevron plans a solar array near tailings ponds. Activists called for independent education on heavy metals and local job training.
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Rael
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Red River
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Deborah Miller
Mark Gallegos
Lawrence Ortega
Eagle Rock Lake
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