May 6, 2009

Stop reading if you're already heard but ...

athletics around the state resumed activity Wednesday. It occurred after the 15 schools that were closed due to concerns over the swine flu epidemic were given clearance to re-open.
Here is a story from the Associated Press regarding the decision.
The New Mexican will have a story on the impact it will have in Santa Fe and the north.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/N/NM_SWINE_FLU_NMAA_NMOL-?SITE=NMSAN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

May 3, 2009

Athletic activities canceled for this week

In response to new cases of the Swine flu breaking out in the Socorro, Lordsbug, Carlsbad and Deming areas, those school districts have canceled school for a week. The New Mexico Activities Association responded by suspending athletic events for the coming week.
So the small-school track meets, team tennis, and the first round of state baseball will be delayed at least by a week. Regular season golf, softball and big school track and field also will cease competition.
Also, schools will not be allowed to practice during this time. I will have a story on local reaction to the cancellation in Monday's New Mexican.