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  |   Courtesy of Jesse Lopez Web FeatureClovis’ LGBT StruggleStudents seek Gay-Straight AllianceStarting a new club at Clovis High School is usually a routine process: Fill out forms, get approval from the administration, find members and establish meetings. All of this seemed to be going well for Steven De Los Santos, who spearheaded a Gay-Straight Alliance at Clovis High School—until administration postponed approval.  Courtesy of Jesse Lopez News BitePride Flag Flies in ClovisDemonstrators from around the state gathered on a cold, windy afternoon in Clovis, N.M., to show support for LGBT student rights.  Guest EditorialSchmidly’s SalaryDid UNM’s top dog sucker the regents into paying him too much?With President David Schmidly’s late-April declaration that he will be stepping down next year, the time has come to contemplate what kind of pay might be appropriate for future UNM administrators.  Talking PointsA Close CallPublic broadcasting breathes a sigh of reliefPBS President Paula Kerger doesn't look battle-worn. But the last few months can't have been easy. Earlier this year, Republicans in Congress waged a campaign to ax all federal funding slated for public broadcasting. The Alibi sat down with Kerger during her brief time in Albuquerque to talk about the future of public media and this year's battle to save it.  Council WatchCurbside RecyclingAlbuquerque City Council will once again feature adoptable shelter animals. At the Monday, May 2 meeting, two dogs and a cat were shown via photos instead of being brought into the Council chambers, as they used to be under Councilor Sally Mayer. Either way, it is good to have the furry friends back.
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