New Mexico groomer charged, Restraint concerns in New Mexico schools, Stormier ahead, NM delegates support Harris, Questa veteran honored [Video]

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[1] New Mexico dog groomer faces animal cruelty charges – Sheila Baca, a groomer at Pet Paradise near 528 and Northern, was arrested after allegedly hitting a dog she was grooming. Baca initially called police claiming her manager elbowed her in the face. Police reviewed security footage and found no evidence of Baca being hit, but did see Baca striking a Husky she was grooming. Following the discovery, Baca was fired. Court records indicate she was charged twice before for failing to care for her dogs. Both previous cases were dismissed pending further investigation.

[2] Lawmakers hear report about use of restraint and seclusion tactics in NM schools– New Mexico schools sometimes deal with behavioral problems by physically restraining students or secluding them from others. A group made up of educators, legal experts, and parent created by the New Mexico Developmental Disability Council presented their concerns to lawmakers about the practice. The groups recommendations include reducing the use …