NMDWS: Federal Pandemic Benefits Programs End Sept. 4
Acting NMDWS Secretary Ricky Serna
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) reminds New Mexicans that all COVID-19 related federal unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit programs as originally authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020, and extended through the Continued Assistance Act (CAA) of 2021 and American Rescue Plan (ARP) of 2021, will end Sept. 4, 2021.
“In the return to work transition for claimants, the Department of Workforce Solutions is here to support work search efforts and provide a tremendous Read More
Officials Issue Letter On Tragic Shooting On Washington Middle School Campus In Albuquerque Today
From Superintendent Scott Elder
Albuquerque Public Schools, and
Principal Modesta Hernandez
Washington Middle School
Dear Washington Middle School Families,
With great sadness, I must inform you of a shooting that occurred on the Washington Middle School campus today that resulted in the death of one of our students and the arrest of another. This was an isolated incident that occurred outside the school building during lunch. No other students or staff were physically harmed, but many of us are hurting.
I want to thank our courageous school staff who rushed our students to safety. I want Read More
Chart 488 COVID-19 Update: New Mexico Aug. 13
The bars in this semi-logarithmic plot show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in the United States versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-NaimPED: Stewart & Steinhaus On Albuquerque School Shooting
PED Secretary Ryan Stewart
PED News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart and Secretary Designate Kurt Steinhaus issued the following joint statement regarding a shooting today in Albuquerque Public Schools:
“This is a horrendous day for New Mexico. Today’s tragic event at Washington Middle School in Albuquerque means the terrible scourge of school violence has landed on our doorstep. While many details are still unknown, we do know that shots were fired, that a child is dead, and that someone is in custody.
PED Secretary Designate Kurt Steinhaus
“We can only imagine Read More
‘Empty The Shelters’ Emergency Adoption Event Aug. 16-22
BPF News:
BISSELL Pet Foundation (BPF) is hosting “Empty the Shelters: Big Dog & Cat Crisis” emergency adoption event Aug. 16-22, in an effort to find loving homes for pets in shelters facing overcrowding.
BISSELL Pet Foundation will sponsor reduced adoption fees for $25 or less for large dogs (40 lbs. or more), adult cats (six months or older) and senior dogs (seven years or older). This emergency event will be hosted in more than 80 shelters in 27 states.
Note – not every shelter is participating for all days. Potential adopters are encouraged to visit the “Empty the Shelters” website to find Read More
New Mexico Department Of Health Calls For Healthcare Providers To Register And Administer Vaccines
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is calling on all New Mexico healthcare providers caring for immunosuppressed patients to register with the agency as an approved COVID-19 vaccine provider in anticipation of federal approval and recommendation for booster shots for portions of New Mexico’s population.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is imminently expected to authorize a booster dose of COVID vaccines for patients with weakened immune systems.
“We’re asking healthcare practitioners statewide to register with the Department of Health as Read More
NEA-NM Supports Vaccines And Testing For All Educators
NEA-NM President Mary Parr-Sanchez
NEA-NM News:
…In national poll, 90 percent of NEA members report being vaccinated
SANTA FE – National Education Association-New Mexico (NEA-NM) President Mary Parr-Sanchez announced this morning her support for requirements that all educators receive a COVID-19 vaccination or submit to regular COVID-19 testing:
“Educators across the State have expressed their excitement of being back in the classroom with their students and they also have been very clear about not jeopardizing the safety of their communities amid the resurgence of the COVID Delta Read More
Patrick Suddath Named Superintendent Of Bandelier
Patrick Suddath
NPS News:
DENVER — National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Mike Reynolds today announced the selection of Patrick Suddath as superintendent of Bandelier National Monument.
Suddath has most recently served as the deputy superintendent of Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia. He will assume his new role Sunday, Aug. 15.
“Patrick has an extensive knowledge of cultural and natural resource management,” Reynolds said. “His leadership, partnership and management skills make him a great fit for Bandelier.”
Prior to serving as the deputy superintendent
Tom Steward Of Los Alamos Makes Difference Across Globe
Los Alamos Psychotherapist Tom Steward, third from left, along with staff and members of Sanyuska Women at Risk in Mbiko, Uganda. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
When Los Alamos Psychotherapist Tom Steward reached out to Sanyuska Women at Risk (SAWR) in Mbiko, Uganda in 2014, it was because he wanted to help those in need. The actual results of this humanitarian desire have been so much more, he said.
Steward was introduced to SAWR Director Mary Zema through his sister-in-law, who works with an international organization that assists rescue Read More
Chart 487 COVID-19 Update: New Mexico Aug. 12
This chart displays the percentage of New Mexicans who received a vaccine by age group. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
New Mexico [External Sources]
- Mitch's Kentucky outshines New Mexico for once | Local News | santafenewmexican.com - Santa Fe New Mexican
- New Mexico United to host MLS team in US Open Cup - KRQE News 13
- Montana State women further bolster backcourt with New Mexico transfer Hannah Robbins - Montana Sports
- Hannah Robbins transfers from New Mexico to Montana State - The Montana Standard
- Warm for western New Mexico, cloudy and cool east - KOAT New Mexico
- The United Family donates more than 50,000 pounds of apples across Texas and New Mexico as part of the Take a Bite Out of Hunger program - KCBD
