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MEXICO CITY (AP) — An art and photo show focusing on the trade in firearms and their deadly effects in Mexico may soon be going to the United States, the same place where many of the weapons come from. The show, “A Farewell to Arms. Contraband on the Border,” uses photos and artwork to illustrate how the illegal weapons trade ... - PAGE A2
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ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — New Mexico, Arizona and more than two dozen other states could face increased threats to water supplies if they don’t do more to plan for rising temperatures and changes in rain and snowfall patterns, according to an analysis released Thursday by the Natural Resources Defense Council.
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The nonprofit environmental group used the state-by-state analysis to highlight what it sees as a
link between greenhouse gas emissions — the pollutants blamed for global warming — and weather changes that could ultiaf fect water mately resources.
“If government officials have a greater appreciation of the impacts they’re facing now and in the pipeline for the future, that will cause them to think again about more support for curbing the pollution and thus slowing the train
...85 percent of the water used in New Mexico goes to agricultural purposes, but the industry is not officially involved in planning.
that’s rushing at them,” David Doniger, the NRDC’s climate and clean air policy director, told reporters during a conference call. The analysis found that 29 states — nearly 60 percent of the nation — have either done nothing or very little to prepare for waterrelated effects from climate
change. California, New York and Maryland are among the states ranked as most prepared. New Mexico, Arizona and Texas are among those that have done little, according to the report. NRDC officials acknowledged that some low ranked states do have
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RPD arrests Sigala after stand-off Mark Wilson Photo
Police arrest Jacob Sigala after a stand-off that lasted nearly 3 hours at 1302 W. Eighth, Thursday morning.
A stand-off occurred at 1302 W. Eighth Street on Thursday, shortly after police responded to an alarm
Think back to when you were young. The trip back through memory lane is different, and longer, for everyone, but the odds are that at some point in the formative years, everyone has heard the story of the ugly duckling. What the story teaches, among other things, is that what starts off as something undesirable (the ugly duckling) can eventually turn into something beautiful (the swan). - PAGE B1
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call at 9:46 a.m. While en route to the alarm call, police were advised that a neighbor witnessed a young male running from the area. When police arrived at the residence where the fleeing subject had last been seen by the
Water has long been a source of contention, particularly in Western states where prolonged drought, growing populations, endangered species and agricultural demands have put pressure on the dwindling resource. Interstate
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existing water policies and programs aimed at conservation and efficiency, but they were not framed around climate change.
neighbor, they secured the area before sending officers to the house where the alarm went off. Police discovered a broken window at the site, which was later confirmed as
See WATER, Page A3
The city of Roswell has $75,000 burning a hole in its pocket. This was the amount that City Manager Larry Fry said was allocated to the International UFO Museum & Research Center for the 2012 UFO Festival. However, earlier this year, those affiliated with the museum made it clear the institution would be going in a different direction and would not be using city funds for the world-renowned event. “The UFO Museum is going to have their festival,” Fry said. It simply will not be affiliated with the city of Roswell. This still leaves $75,000 in city funds that were to be used toward the UFO Festival. The city may still use the funds for that purpose, Fry said. He said city officials are now re-directing their UFO Festival plans, and are in the process of “determining how (the festival) will be done.” “I don’t know what’s going to happen yet,” he said, noting that only the City Council can determine how the funds will be used. The UFO Festival may be discussed during the next City Council meeting, on April 12. It will be known for sure if the festival will be an item up for discussion on the
Obama setting up Gateway fills Johnny’s baskets SCOTUS as issue
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is laying groundwork to make the majority-conservative Supreme Court a campaign issue this fall, taking a political page from Republicans who have long railed against liberal judges who don’t vote their way.
The emerging Democratic strategy to paint the court as extreme was little noted in this week’s hubbub over Obama’s assertion that overturning his health care law would be “unprecedent-
ed.” His statement Monday wasn’t completely accurate, and the White House backtracked. But Obama was making a political case, not a legal one, and he appears ready to keep making it if the high court’s five-member majority strikes down or cuts the heart out of his signature policy initiative. The court also is likely to consider several other issues before the November
See STAND-OFF, Page A3
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High school seniors from Gateway Christian School provided the Community Volunteer Program with a big boost on Thursday, helping the organization prepare for its annual Easter Food Basket Giveaway. Gateway teacher Cynthia Botello said 15 of her students filled baskets with eggs, candy, pencils, toys and stuffed animals. “We’re just always See EASTER, Page A3
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Gateway Christian School students Robrena Wade and Chris Taylor creatively fill Easter baskets at the Petroleum Building, Thursday, for Johnny Gonzales’ Easter Food Basket Giveaway.
Espinoza runs unopposed for new District 59 House seat See OBAMA, Page A3
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Nora Espinoza
Rep. Nora Espinoza, RRoswell, a former schoolteacher and a strong advocate for education reform, says she is seeking election to the newly redistricted District 59 seat. The seat includes Chaves and Lincoln counties. Espinoza is running unopposed for the first time since being elected to the House in 2006. Espinoza has specifically spoken out about retaining New Mexico third-graders who cannot read proficiently, and has sponsored bills to end social promotion during past legislative sessions. She said that New Mexico children must first
master reading, writing and math. Espinoza indicated that she’d like to see New Mexico high school graduates avoid taking remedial courses at the college level. “This has cost the state double (in) funding. They graduate, then when they go to college they have to go into remedial classes. This is not right. We’re not doing justice to our own children in our state,” she said.
Espinoza has also been a proponent for tax reform. She called for changing New Mexico’s tax system to create more jobs, bring in additional businesses and boost the economy. “We have learned that higher taxes is not the way to do
it. (We need to) cut down on expenses ... The constituents have been very, very clear. They do not want higher taxes. They do want reform.” Espinoza is in favor of passing the Parent Notification Act in New Mexico. Two proposals for the bill, one from the House and one from the Senate, died during the 2012 regular legislative session. The bill would require health care providers to notify a parent or guardian before perfoming an abortion on a minor. “Our children belong to the parents and not the state,” she said. “Whether you believe or not believe in abortion, is not the issue. The issue is that they can
take your child and have major surgery. In school you can’t give them an aspirin without written permission.” As for representing a newly redistricted seat, Espinoza said, “It’s always sad to have to make a change, because the constituents in Otero County were great. I enjoyed serving them. I’m going to enjoy serving everyone in Lincoln and Chaves counties. Now I have the opportunity to meet them, listen to them, see exactly what it is that they want.” She indicated that redistricting has given her hope that New Mexico might be able to elect a See ESPINOZA, Page A3