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New Mexico Makes Major Investment In Redesigned Child Care Quality Improvement And Rating System

ECECD Cabinet Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky

ECECD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) opened a new survey Wednesday, to gather input from New Mexico families, child care centers, family child care homes, and child care teachers regarding a planned multi-year effort to update and redesign FOCUS, the state’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS).

The redesign is part of an $18 million investment that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham secured during the 2024 legislative session to improve the quality of early education and care in New Mexico. Read More

History Of History … New Mexico Historic Preservation Division Celebrates More Than Five Decades

NMHPD News:

SANTA FE — Each May, the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (NMHPD) and historians across the nation celebrate National Preservation Month, which recognizes the work and benefits of preserving historic places for future generations.

As another Preservation Month draws closer, NMHPD delved into the history of the month-long celebration of preservation. 

“Historic preservation is a year-round effort in New Mexico and across the country, but National Preservation Month reminds us each year that preserving historic properties means preserving the lifeblood of communities Read More

New Mexico Securities Division Highlights Proactive Investor Protection Tips For Financial Capability Month

NMRLD News: 

SANTA FE – April is National Financial Capability Month, and the New Mexico Securities Division is sharing tips to help protect new and existing investors this month and throughout the year.

“No matter where you stand on your investment journey, reevaluating how to protect yourself and your finances is always a good idea,” said Acting Director Benjamin Schrope of the New Mexico Securities Division (NMRLD). “Building a solid foundation in financial literacy empowers investors to recognize and steer clear of fraudulent schemes. Throughout April and beyond, we invite investors Read More

Celebrate Earth Day On Santa Fe National Forest

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — We invite the public to celebrate Earth Day by participating in the Earth Day River and Road Cleanup event from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., April 20.

Participants will meet at Our Lady of Guadalupe Abbey, located at 16 Guadalupe Lane, Pecos, N.M. 87552. Continuing the tradition, the cleanup will follow a drive-by format, offering a safe and efficient way for volunteers to contribute to the cause.

In an unprecedented collaborative effort, the Upper Pecos Watershed Association, Pecos Business Association, Pecos Canyon State Park, Santa Fe National Forest, Truchas Chapter Trout Read More

Governor’s Cabinet To Visit Farmington And Shiprock

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s cabinet secretaries will host community events in Farmington and Shiprock April 11-12 to help residents navigate and procure available state and federal resources.

“We want New Mexicans to know that their state government is here for them, and that we’re building stronger communities through accessible state resources,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Please join my administration’s cabinet secretaries in Farmington and Shiprock, April 11-12 to connect with state services and get the support you deserve.”

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SFCC Summer Continuing Education Registration Open

Summer 2024 Continuing Education Catalog cover of Wendy Rodrigue Magnus. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces the Summer Continuing Education Schedule is now available online.

Print copies can be found in the racks at Santa Fe Community College, the Santa Fe Higher Education Center and around town. Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/ce for tips on registering and to view the variety of offerings. With dozens of classes offered, there are many opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Nicholas Wernicki, Associate Dean of Continuing Education Read More

Applications Open For Valles Caldera Artist In Residence

NPS News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS — The National Park Service invites artists from all creative disciplines and genres to apply for the 2024 Artist-In-Residence program at Valles Caldera National Preserve.

Valles Caldera National Preserve is one of more than 50 National Park Service sites that run an Artist-In-Residence program. Artists who participate in Valles Caldera’s program with have a two-or three-week residency in a historic lodge.

“Art is an important aspect of New Mexico and the National Park Service. We are very excited to welcome artists out to the park and witness how this special place Read More

Catch Of The Week: Backdoor Nearly Hits Linux

By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos

For the Los Alamos Daily Post

What is “open source software”? Basically it is software with a source code anyone can inspect, modify and enhance. Open source is a great way to make your code available to everyone, and a good way to enhance and improve the services it provides. 

Linux is one of the most well-known kinds of open source software, used by about 42% of the world. There are many distributions, or “distros” of Linux, such as Red Hat, Debian, Kali, and many more.

In addition to the source code for the actual Linux OS, the source code for many utilities used by Linux Read More

Encino Vista Landscape Restoration Project Public Comment Period Is Open

Treated area in the northwest part of the Encino Vista Project area, which is planned to be burned again during the project. Photo by Jonathan Glass

By SARA HYDEN
The Forest Advocate

The Forest Service is analyzing the largest cutting and burning project ever proposed for the Santa Fe National Forest, the Encino Vista Landscape Restoration Project. The Preliminary Environmental Assessment was released March 15.

The project has been little publicized by the Forest Service. Only nine members of the public attended two recent meetings about the project environmental assessment.

The Encino Read More

Project Oppenheimer Receives Historical Society Of New Mexico Dorothy Woodward Award

COUNTY News:

Project Oppenheimer has been awarded the Historical Society of New Mexico Dorothy Woodward Award.

The efforts of Team Oppie, the core Project Oppenheimer Team, and the Los Alamos Community are responsible for this honor.

Notice of the Award:

On behalf of the Historical Society of New Mexico Awards Committee, I am pleased to inform you that Project Oppenheimer has been selected to receive the HSNM Dorothy Woodward Award. This award recognizes significant work in the advancement of education in New Mexico history. The awards committee was impressed with the way the Los Alamos community, Read More

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