NMDWS Launches Financial Budgeting Tool ‘Why I Work’
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ (NMDWS), Economic Research & Analysis Bureau has developed a financial budgeting tool that estimates the minimum income needed for a person to cover their monthly living costs.
The tool, known as Why I Work, allows individuals to customize their expenses and leads them into career exploration for occupations with a salary that will meet and cover their selected living costs.
Developed specifically with New Mexico’s youth in mind, but available and helpful for all New Mexicans, Why I Work helps users understand Read More
Singer-Songwriter Elle King To Headline Grape Aid 2020
NMWINE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In the heat of the harvest, September 1985, a group of world-famous musicians united their talents under the Farm Aid banner and raised $9 million in relief funds for the American farmer.
This transpired at a time when small farmers across the U.S. were facing the loss of their land to the bank, and Farm Aid helped to keep them alive.
As the pandemic threatens our farmers today, the New Mexico Wine & Grape Growers Association has founded GRAPE AID 2020. This promotion is committed to providing relief to grape growers during the upcoming 2020 Harvest. It’s time to SAVE Read More
Governor, DFA Announce $150 Million In Grants To Support New Mexico Local Governments; Small Businesses
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the Department of Finance and Administration announced today $150 million in CARES Act grants to local governments across New Mexico to cover the cost of necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency.
The governor announced that Los Alamos County will receive a $1,065,000 grant award for small businesses via local governments and a direct local government grant award of $656,250.
“The pandemic has been devastating for all of us, not least local governments and small businesses across our state,” Gov. Lujan Grisham
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 25,460 With 8 More Deaths And 13,073 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 110 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 27 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 8 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 30 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 4 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Curry County
- 32 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 8 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 1 new case in Lea County
- 2 new cases in Lincoln County
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Thirty Days To Complete Census … More Than $3 Billion In Education, Housing, Food, Roads And Health Care Programs At Stake For New Mexico
STATE News:
SANTA FE – As the calendar turns to September, the state of New Mexico urges residents to complete the 2020 Census before the Sept. 30 deadline.
The Census takes only minutes to complete – and will support New Mexico for a decade to come. To complete the form and be counted in the Census, visit 2020Census.gov.
To be counted, residents must complete the Census by Sept. 30.
Residents also may call 844.330.2020 (for English) and or 844.468.2020 (para Español) or 844.467.2020 (for TDD) for information and assistance.
The Census is straightforward and incredibly important. Everyone counts
Access To New Mexico State Trust Land Increased For Sportspeople Just In Time For Deer And Elk Season
SLO News:
SANTA FE – The State Land Office (SLO) and the Department of Game and Fish (DGF) today announced the completion of project work aimed to increase access to state trust land for licensed hunters just in time for the beginning of deer and elk hunting season, which kicks off today.
In March 2020, SLO and DGF signed an Easement giving licensed sportspeople access to 8.8 million acres of state trust land.
DGF paid the SLO $800,000 for access, with an agreement to partner with SLO for $200,000 worth of projects aimed to enhance access to state trust land.
The projects completed to date toward achieving Read More
FBI Seeks Edward Ray Loretto Wanted On Federal Charges
Edward Ray Loretto is on the lam – report his whereabouts at tips.fbi.gov.
FBI News:
A federal arrest warrant has been issued for a Jemez Pueblo man who allegedly raped a 15-year-old girl.
The FBI and Pueblo of Jemez Police Department are looking for Edward Ray Loretto, 39. Loretto has previously resided in Jemez Pueblo and Albuquerque.
A federal arrest warrant was issued Aug. 17 in the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico, after Loretto was charged with offenses committed in Indian Country, aggravated sexual abuse of a child, and sexual abuse of a minor.
Loretto is Read More
Los Alamos High School Graduate Rachel Robey Receives Prestigious U.S. Department Of Energy CSGF Fellowship
2013 LAHS Graduate Rachel Robey
EDUCATION News:
AMES, Iowa – A U.S. Department of Energy fellowship is supporting a former Los Alamos High School student’s graduate studies at the University of Colorado Boulder this fall.
Rachel Robey, a former Los Alamos resident, is among the 5 percent of applicants chosen for the DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF).
Robey, a 2013 Los Alamos graduate, is pursuing a doctoral degree in Applied Mathematics.
The fellowship, administered by the Krell Institute of Ames, Iowa, is supported by the DOE’s Office of Science and the National Nuclear Read More
Secretary Of State’s Office Urges New Mexicans To Become Poll Workers For November General Election … Sept. 1 Is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day
From the Office of the Secretary of State:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office is urging New Mexicans to help their communities, contribute to their democracy, and make a few extra dollars by becoming a poll worker for the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election.
County Clerks across the state need poll workers to serve in a variety of roles on or before Election Day.
The COVID crisis has resulted in a critical need for poll workers, as most traditional poll workers are over the age of 61 and more susceptible to complications from the virus.
“I’m urging all willing and able New Mexicans to consider Read More
Burnout Operations Secure Western Edge Of Medio Fire
SFNF News:
Crews worked into the night to successfully complete burnout operations on the western edge of the Medio Fire.
These efforts aimed to eliminate the remaining fuel between the main body of the fire and the handline previously constructed by firefighters.
The fire, sparked by lightning Aug. 17, has consumed 3,681 acres on the Rio en Medio Trail in the Española Ranger District and is 59 percent contained.
Today, firefighters will patrol the containment lines, mop up any hot spots, and continue suppression repair efforts. An initial attack crew stands ready to suppress any new fire starts. Read More
New Mexico [External Sources]
- FBI warns of carjackings in New Mexico - Albuquerque - KOAT New Mexico
- New Mexico institutions pay out thousands to recover from ransomware - KOB 4
- Report: NMPED failing to meet dozens of federal standards - KOB 4
- Woman rescued by local crews after hurting knee in Foothills - KRQE News 13
- City of Roswell facing $637,311 fine after worker death - KRQE News 13
- Cold for eastern New Mexico, milder west - KOAT New Mexico
