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  • Can Española Valley High School crack down on truancy?

    Andrew Martinez

    October 15, 2016 |

    Rio Grande Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Española, New Mexico

    To improve its consistently high truancy rates, last academic year Española Valley High School implemented a new truancy and dropout prevention program aimed at shaping up poor attendance. The results are yet to be determined — but debate still rages within the school about the best method for battling truancy.

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  • Relying on food pantries in New Mexico's rural communities

    Andrew Martinez

    September 05, 2016 |

    Small Towns Big Change |

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    Response Location: United States, Ojo Sarco, New Mexico

    Hunger is a hidden crisis in the U.S., and in places like Rio Arriba County, New Mexico - a food desert and poverty-stricken community - a few dedicated food pantries are all that stands between thousands of people and going hungry. A longstanding relationship with Farmers Markets authorized to use SNAP benefits has also allowed farmers to donate overstocked produce to those in need - though the greater battle against the poverty that causes hunger is yet to be won.

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  • Wait Times Improve; Telemedicine in Play

    Andrew Martinez

    July 21, 2016 |

    Rio Grande Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Albuquerque, New Mexico

    New Mexico’s veterans are getting faster care as new programs expand to rural areas. Thanks to a host of initiatives, including telemedicine, contracts with community clinics, and travel benefits, the state’s VA health care system has recently seen improvements in appointment wait times for veterans.

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