Texas Rangers Opens Applications For Baseball & Softball Grants In New Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana And Oklahoma
Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation News:
ARLINGTON — For the 13th consecutive year, Globe Life and the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation are partnering to provide grants for baseball and softball programs across New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.
The Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Baseball & Softball Grant Program is designed to grow youth participation in the sports by funding grant proposals for an array of community initiatives focused on improving baseball and softball programming.
Nonprofit organizations and schools throughout the team’s five-state territory Read More
EDD Awards LEDA Assistance To Sánchez Farms
Sánchez Farms owner Javier Sánchez,with his family, has been awarded state economic development assistance to operate a farm-and-ranch and hardware supply retail businesses in Estancia. Courtesy/Javier Sánchez
Sons of Javier Sánchez at the family’s farm-and-ranch and hardware supply retail business in Estancia. Courtesy/Javier Sánchez
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The owner of a family farm in Torrance County has been awarded state economic development assistance to operate a farm-and-ranch and hardware supply retail businesses in Estancia with future expansion planned for Mountainair, Read More
McQuiston: Why Is Homeowners Insurance So Expensive?
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
I am hearing scary high insurance rates are coming … 30%, 40%, even up to 50% price increases … on top of rate increases from 2023.
The reasons behind rising premiums are complex. They also relate to broad changes in underlying risk and how those risks affect the financial health of insurance companies.
There are three reasons why risks have changed:
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- The frequency and size of natural disaster losses are increasing.
- The costs of building a home are going up.
- Low housing inventory is causing home prices to rise dramatically.
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New Strategic Vision: 2024-2034 ‘Charts Steady Beat Of Progress’ Across Environmental Management Complex
EM News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) released its Strategic Vision 2024-2034, a blueprint to the program’s anticipated cleanup achievements over the next decade.
Built on successes achieved in recent years, the document is an update of previous editions and was developed through outreach and with feedback from regulators, tribal nations, EM advisory boards, local communities and other partners.
“The fifth iteration of the Strategic Vision charts a steady beat of progress for 2024 to 2034 at every EM site,” Read More
Winter Storm Warning Until Midnight Monday For Jemez
Rio Arriba County Emergency Services Weather Alert:
A winter storm warning alert has been issued through midnight Monday, March 18.
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- What: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches, and 6 and 13 inches above 8,000 feet.
- Where: Jemez Mountains and Tusas Mountains Including Chama.
- When: 6 a.m. today to midnight Monday Night.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some roads may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible.
- Affected Areas: Jemez Mountains and Tusas Mountains including Chama.
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Instructions:
Anyone who must travel is advised to keep an Read More
New Mexico State Police Issues More Details On Case Of Officer Murdered On Interstate 40 Near Tucumcari
NMSP News:
Quay County – On Friday, March 15, 2024, at around 5 a.m., New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Ofc. Justin Hare was dispatched to Interstate 40, near milepost 318, to assist a motorist in a white BMW who had a flat tire and was attempting to wave down other motorists.
When Ofc. Hare arrived, he parked behind the disabled vehicle. The suspect, later identified as Jaremy Alexander Smith (DOB: 10/14/90) exited his vehicle and approached Ofc. Hare’s passenger side window. A short conversation ensued about repairing his tire when, without warning, Smith pulled out a firearm and Read More
New Mexico Governor Signs Executive Order Strengthening Fostering Connections Program At CYFD
President Joe Biden’s domestic policy advisor Neera Tanden, left, watches as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signs an executive order strengthening the Fostering Connections program. Courtesy/Office of the Governor
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Thursday signed an executive order strengthening the Fostering Connections program to expand services for youth who did not previously qualify.
Neera Tanden, President Joe Biden’s domestic policy advisor, joined the governor for the announcement at the New Mexico State Capitol.
“New Mexico has the nation’s Read More
Los Alamos JJAB To Meet Wednesday March 20
JJAB News:
The next meeting of Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB) is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20.
The meeting will be held virtually through video conference.
The agenda is available at www.losalamosjjab.com.
The public is welcome.
Contact JJAB at info@losalamosjjab.com or 505.709.8125 for additional information. Read More
Nominations Open In New Mexico For 2024 Governor’s Awards For Excellence In The Arts
NMDCA News:
The New Mexico Arts Commission and the New Mexico Arts Division announce a call for nominations for the 2024 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts. Nominations are only open to organizations and living artists in New Mexico.
Nominations may be made by any New Mexico resident except for New Mexico Arts Commissioners and New Mexico Arts Division staff.
Please note: Galleries may not nominate artists they represent. Self-nominations and nominations by immediate family or members of the same household will not be accepted.
Nomination deadline is 5 p.m. MDT., Wednesday, April Read More
Los Alamos County Council Work Session Is March 19
COUNTY News:
The agenda for the upcoming County Council Work Session scheduled for 6 p.m., March 19 has been published and is available online here. Read More
Española Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Lucero Center
Española’s love of public art … a mural at Lucero Center. Courtesy photo
Lucero Center was the site of the March 5 Municipal Election. Courtesy photo
City of Española News:
The City of Española on Friday, March 15 celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Richard L. Lucero Center. The Center, which houses the City’s library and recreational facilities, is named after the late Mayor Richard L. Lucero.
Lucero presided over the administration that saw the Center built.
Española’s library was first established in 1915 when books were placed at the home of the daughter of the first stationmaster Read More
NMSP Identifies Suspect In Murder Of Ofc. Justin Hare
The suspect in Ofc. Justin Hare’s murder has been identified as Jaremy Smith, 32, of Marion, S.C.
New Mexico State Police (NMSP) has issued an arrest warrant for Smith, charging him with:
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- First Degree Murder;
- Armed Robbery;
- Shooting at or from a Motor Vehicle;
- Tampering with Evidence;
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm;
- Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle; and
- Criminal Damage to Property.
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Smith is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. If seen, call NMSP at 505.425.6771 or dial 911. Read More
SFCC Hosts Broken Parts Car Club Show April 26
Vehicle displayed in the 2023 SFCC Broken Parts Car Club car show. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s (SFCC) Automotive Technologies student car club – the Broken Parts Club – is hosting a car show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 26 outside the Automotive Technologies Center on campus, 6401 Richards Ave.
Those who would like to show their automobile should register as soon as possible by contacting Director of Automotive Technologies Julia Furry at julia.furry@sfcc.edu or by phone at 505.428.1177. Space is limited.
The public is invited to attend the show.
“This Read More
Atomic City Road Runners Begins 50th Season April 2
The Atomic City Road Runners Club (ACRR) will open its 50th pace race season, weather permitting, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 at the Canyon Rim Trailhead across from the Los Alamos Co+op Market on East Road (N.M. 502). 1 and 3 mile paved courses will be available.
Membership applications are available on the Club’s website and also on site at the race. Applications may also be mailed to ACRR at P.O. Box 298, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544 or brought in person to the first few runs.
For more information, call 505.672.1639 or visit http://atomicrunners.com.
If the weather does not seem to be Read More
PEEC Seeks New Board Members
Board members Ed Santiago, Jennifer Macke, Linda Zwick and Janet Griego. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
PEEC will be accepting applications for board members to start in October of 2024. Board members come from various backgrounds and share skills in law, human resources, policies, fundraising, finance, and strategic planning and use their talents to grow the organization of PEEC.
Board member terms are for two years and can be renewed three times for a total of six years. PEEC board members are active in the organization, approving a yearly budget, reviewing strategic plans and goals, and adopting Read More
County Board Of Public Utilities Regular Session March 20
The Board of Public Utilities will hold a regular session at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 in Council Chambers.
Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom.
The agenda is attached, and the complete packet is available online here. Read More
Daily Postcard: Signs Of Spring Hidden Under Snow
Daily Postcard: Little green buds of a tree are spotted beneath snow from Friday’s storm. Spring has started, but winter isn’t ready to let go. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Obituary: Mary Janet McCurdy March 11, 2024
MARY JANET MCCURDY March 11, 2024
Mary Janet McCurdy passed away on March 11, 2024, at her home in White Rock.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Donald and son, Michael. She is survived by her children Timothy (Annette), Don (Cathy), Steve (Trula), Patrick (Michelle) and David; and grandchildren Matthew, Kevin (Sara), Jeffrey (Bri), Kurtis, Nicholas, Daniel, Kathryn (Nicholas) and great- grandchild Miles.
At Mary’s request, please consider contributing to the Carrie Tingley Foundation. Services will be held privately for the family.
If you wish to leave messages, stories about Read More
Scenes Of Snowy Fun Underway At Urban Park
A family is having a blast in the snow today at Urban Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
More fun in the snow today at Urban Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The family dog is getting in on the fun today at Urban Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico State Parks Considers Public Feedback, Postpones Fee Hearing
State Parks Division Director Toby Velasquez
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico State Parks, a division of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) announced Thursday, the postponement of the public hearing on its fees scheduled for April 1, 2024.
This decision allows additional time to review and consider more than 800 public comments and feedback received regarding fee increases. The new date for the public hearing will be announced in the near future.
“We traveled statewide to engage with our valued customers and understand their viewpoints,” State Parks Read More