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Did your child's school make the grade? What do you think about the state's grades overall?

State Grades New Mexico's 831 Schools

 

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The state's 'A through F' grades have been released, and less than 10 percent of the schools received A's. Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

 

 

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In the mood for some good news? Check out this veteran who is using his own money to help other vets, and then click "Like" if you support his mission.

Veteran Uses Own Money To Help Other Vets

 

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RIO RANCHO, NM -- About 5,000 disabled veterans live on the streets in New Mexico. So Shane D'Onofrio, a disabled vet who served in the Navy, created a non-profit called "What Would U Give" a few years ago. Monday, January 9, 2012.

 

 

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How concerned are you about MRSA in public schools?

MRSA Case Confirmed At Belen High School

 

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BELEN, N.M. -- A Valencia County high school is dealing with the spread of potentially dangerous bacteria. Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

 

 

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Guadalupe Co. Issues Controversial $300 Checks To Workers

 

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GUADALUPE COUNTY, N.M. -- Target 7 has learned that each Guadalupe County employee was issued a so-called $300 cost of living adjustment check. Wednesday, January 11, 2012.

 

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Action 7 News has learned of an internal investigation into corrections officers

Motorcycle Club Sparks Investigation Into Prison Guards

 

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SANTA FE, N.M. -- An internal affairs investigation is under way at the state's corrections department, after concerns surfaced about a growing number of officers being involved in a motorcycle club. Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

 

 

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Target 7 has learned that an APS IT administrator is on paid leave.

APS IT Supervisor On Administrative Leave

 

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- An Albuquerque Public Schools supervisor is on paid administrative leave, and questions are swirling about the circumstances that landed him in hot water. Wednesday, January 11, 2012.

 

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Illegal Immigrant Criminals Falling Through The Cracks

 

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SANTA FE, N.M. -- Federal immigration officials said that Santa Fe County communities could be safer if the jail cooperated and didn't let criminals back on the streets. Wednesday, January 11, 2012.

 

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Backlogged Fraud Hotline Nets Valid Tips

 

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SANTA FE, N.M. -- A state fraud hotline that went unchecked for nearly two years is now clear, and the Motor Vehicles Department said it received several legitimate tips. Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

 

 

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Are we becoming a nation of fiscal dropouts?

 

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By Stephan Helgesen • Commentary • If we are to survive this recession – and for many the recession is still very much alive – we must get a grip on our expectations and our national debt and get re-engaged in the running of our companies and in our political process.

 

 

Susana Martinez

After one year, I believe we have made real progress turning around our state and am optimistic about the future. KOB-TV is doing a web poll -- click on the link and let them know your opinion. http://www.KOB.com/article/stories/S2442058.shtml?cat=500

 

POLL: Grading the Governor

 

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Doland to cover Legislature for NMPolitics.net

 

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By Heath Haussamen • News • Seasoned journalist Gwyneth Doland will serve as a legislative correspondent for NMPolitics.net during the upcoming session of the New Mexico Legislature.

 

Susana Martinez

I am proud that we were able to reach a bi-partisan compromise agreement with the Democrats on state senate redistricting. If we can reach consensus on an issue as politically polarizing as redistricting, there is no reason we can't come together on critical issues like education reform and job creation in this upcoming session.

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ABQJournal Online » Compromise Brokered in NM Senate Redistricting Trial

 

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Tired of the gotcha game

 

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By Heath Haussamen • Commentary • House Minority Whip Sheryl Williams Stapleton’s recent racial slur directed at Gov. Susana Martinez is disappointing, but so is the political and journalistic gotcha game that has resulted.