Here’s some of today’s news:
According to New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, the extended New Mexico drought and low annual snow pack have caused large numbers of fish mortality in Quemado Lake and other fishing locations across the state. A released stated, “Lakes with critically low water and elevated temperatures have decreased oxygen content available for aquatic life, triggering large fish die-offs.” The Department of Game and Fish have suggested that fish that are caught using traditional rod, reel, and bait methods are safe for human consumption. However, collection and consumption of dead or dying fish is not recommended.
The New Mexico Public Education Department has announced some changes in regard to statewide student exams. Schools will now receive student test scores by the end of the school calendar year, and in addition, will have 15 more days to prepare students for the exams. State Education Secretary, Christopher Ruszkowski, stated that the changes were adopted after receiving feedback from teachers.
The Deming Police Department and first responders from the Deming Fire Department and other safety officials used areas of the old Deming High School campus for two days of live exercises and classroom instruction. The new training program focused on how to handle stressful situations involving an active shooter scenario. The exercises featured use of a smoke machine, fire crackers to replicate gun fire and changes in lighting to add confusion to the situation. Each exercise was followed by a detailed debriefing session.
Harvest Church Pastor, Clyde Woods, and WNMU head football coach, Frank Tristan, recruited football players, other sports staff and church members to travel to Hurley last Saturday to beautify neighborhoods by pulling weeds and performing general yard work. The town of Hurley and volunteers provided the equipment needed to trim grass, pick up trash, and cut down a dead tree. The students had just played a scrimmage the night before, but wanted to help the Hurley community. Thank you to WNMU football players and coaches for having big hearts and contributing to our communities!
