Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Taos County
NMSP News:
TAOS COUNTY — At approximately 6:05 p.m., Nov. 14, 2020, the New Mexico State Police investigated a crash in which a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Taos County.
The incident occurred on New Mexico Highway 285 around mile marker 384 near Tres Piedras.
The initial investigation indicates Destry Walsh, 43, of Tres Piedras was in the middle a dark unlit roadway when he was struck by a passing vehicle.
Walsh sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Office of the Medical Investigator.
The driver will not be named by New Mexico State Police, was Read More
Luján Statement On House Passage Of Legislation To Create Nearly 1 Million New Paid Apprenticeship Opportunities
U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the House passage of the National Apprenticeship Act to expand access to Registered Apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships and create nearly 1 million new apprenticeship opportunities over the next five years:
“The COVID-19 pandemic has upended local economies, leaving thousands of New Mexicans out of a job through no fault of their own. This important workforce development legislation will Read More
NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Nov. 22, 2020
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico places of employment that have had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.
There are 272 establishments on the Watchlist as of today.
The current Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that are currently required to be closed, are posted here.
The state initiates a rapid response when it learns of a positive COVID-19 case in a workplace. NMED or the state agency initiating the rapid response will offer Read More
Chart 253: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 22, 2020
The bars in this chart display the number of COVID-19 related deaths versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. The state of New Mexico set another grim record today with 33 deaths in one day. New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 2,468 New Cases, Total Now 81,896 With 33 New Deaths, 28,574 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 2,353 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today … the total is now 111 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 33 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 710 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 82 new cases in Chaves County
- 58 new cases in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in Colfax County
- 45 new cases in Curry County
- 220 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 79
Posts From The Road: Turkey, Texas
Turkey Texas: An iron welded sign at the edge of town illustrates the ranching lifestyle and honors Turkey’s favorite son Bob Wills. Beyond the sign is a cotton field and a Turkey water tower stands above town a short distance away. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Bob Wills Monument: The Bob Wills Monument is displayed in the city park on the main street in Turkey, Texas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
In the southern area of the Texas Panhandle is the town of Turkey, Texas.
This tiny town was the home of Bob Wills who is known as Read More
Trump Administration Strengthens Rapid Response To Protect Western Waters Against Invasive Mussels
Invasive quagga and zebra mussels produce millions of microscopic larvae that float freely on currents and attach to any object or substrate, including boat hulls, buoys, pipes, even other animals such as crayfish and turtles. Courtesy/wildlife.state.nm.us
From the Office of the Department of the Interior:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump Administration announced Tuesday a new interagency conservation agreement to protect western water supplies, power generation, outdoor recreation and aquatic ecosystems by strengthening efforts to combat invasive mussels.
New Mexico Unemployment Rate 8.1 Percent In October
NMDWS News:
New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 8.1 percent in October 2020, down from 9.9 percent in September and up from 4.8 percent in the previous year.
The national unemployment rate in October was 6.9 percent, down from 7.9 percent in September and up from 3.6 percent in October 2019.
Total nonagricultural payroll employment fell by 54,700 jobs, or 6.3 percent, between October 2019 and October 2020. Most losses came from the private sector, which was down 52,400 jobs, or 7.8 percent. The public sector was down 2,300 jobs, or 1.2 percent.
Losses were reported in both Read More
Fall 2020 Edition Of New Mexico Wildlife Available Online
NMGF News:
The Department of Game and Fish has released its all-digital fall issue of New Mexico Wildlife.
This issue focuses on conservation efforts in southern New Mexico. Readers will notice an featured an oryx, one of the state’s exotic big game animals, on this season’s cover.
Also in this issue are articles about the science behind restoring New Mexico’s Gila trout population, playa restoration efforts in partnership with Playa Lakes Joint Venture and how the use of controlled burns is improving lesser prairie chicken habitat.
In addition to the magazine, take Read More
USDA Forest Service Invites Public Feedback On Proposed List Of Deferred Maintenance Projects For Fiscal Year 2022
USDA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — USDA Forest Service Southwestern Region is seeking public feedback on a proposed list of deferred maintenance projects under construction for Great American Outdoors Act funding in fiscal year 2022.
The Forest Service projects, which are now open for public feedback on the forest service website, aim to address the agency’s $5.2 billion deferred maintenance backlog and improve public access and quality of visitor experience through repair and restoration of roads, trails, bridges, recreation sites and other facilities. Information about Great American Read More
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