http://www.daily-times.com A6 Thursday, February 20, 2003 LOCAL/MORE FROM PAGE 1 Four bills expand emergency powers By Paula Pennell Daily Times Santa Fe Bureau chief SANTA FE The House of Representatives passed four bills Wednesday relating to public emergencies, including a measure giving the governor express authority to order an evacuation during an emergency, such as a terrorist attack. House Bill 253, sponsored by Rep. Gloria Vaughn, R-Alamogordo allows the governor to set curfews, restrict the possession of firearms to residences or businesses, except for peace officers, and order the evacuation of the population during emergencies. Rep. W. Ken Martinez, D-...