“Pluto-traditionalists rejoice. The downgraded dot in the sky has regained its status as our solar system’s ninth planet. Or at least it is when it’s hovering over New Mexico.

That’s the gist of a nonbinding measure approved by House members this week. Rep. Joni Gutierrez introduced it, and for good reason, she says: The Las Cruces Democrat grew up two blocks from the astronomer who discovered the dwarf planet, or, um, planet, if there’s any chance it’s above us right now.” (Albuquerque Tribune)