Santa Fe schools to no longer accept funding from the NRA

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Santa Fe school officials have decided to cut ties with the National Rifle Association, agreeing to no longer accept money or equipment from the organization. The five-member school board voted unanimously Tuesday to reject NRA grant money that has supported the district's junior ROTC program. Lt. Commander Craig Stapleton oversees the leadership program that teaches military skills to students. Stapleton says the NRA support has allowed the program to "get quality equipment that has turned these kids into national champions in a very short time." The district has received about $4,000 worth of equipment from the NRA over the past several years. Board members say anonymous donors have agreed to cover the grant money for at least two years.