N.M. school, site of shooting, in limbo

AZTEC, N.M. — A northwestern New Mexico high school where a deadly shooting occurred last week will remain closed until further notice, the school district superintendent said, according to the Daily Times in Farmington.

Authorities say 21-year-old William Atchison, a former student at Aztec High School, shot and killed two students at random Thursday before killing himself.

School district Superintendent Kirk Carpenter said counseling services will be available Monday as Aztec High School staff members meet at another school for a “family gathering” and debriefing.

The Daily Times reported Friday that Carpenter declined to comment on damage done to the building but that he said it could be a while before students and staff members can return to their classrooms.

Other district schools will remain closed Monday but resume classes Tuesday.