2021 Medal Of Valor: Preparing Compelling Nominations
Courtesy/BJA
BJA News:
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking nominations for the 2021 Medal of Valor—the Nation’s highest award for valor by a public safety officer.
BJA suggests using this frequently asked questions page to help prepare a compelling nomination
Who’s eligible to be nominated?
- A “public safety officer” is a person (living or deceased) who is serving or has served in a public agency, with or without compensation, as a firefighter; law enforcement officer, including a corrections, court, or civil defense officer; or emergency services officer, as determined by
New Mexico To Lift COVID Pandemic Restrictions Thursday
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Having met Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s goal of 60 percent of eligible residents completing their COVID-19 vaccination series, the state of New Mexico will enjoy the removal of remaining pandemic occupancy restrictions Thursday on commercial and day-to-day activities, including the color-coded county-by-county system.
Sixty-two percent of eligible New Mexicans have completed their vaccination series as of Tuesday, according to Department of Health data. The agency reports almost 71 percent of eligible New Mexicans have received at least one dose. The state’s
Due To Rainy Weather Canyon Rim Trail Remains Closed At DP Road Crossing For Construction Through July 2
COUNTY News:
Due to delays caused by the weather this week the Canyon Rim Trail will continue to be closed at the DP Road crossing through Friday July 2.
During this closure, no access across to and from the Canyon Rim Trail will be available at DP Road.
This closure is to allow for the construction of a sidewalk along DP Road.
Direct questions and comments to Keith Wilson with the Public Works Department at 505.663.1757 or send an email to keith.wilson@lacnm.us. Read More
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SFNF: Take Care Of The Forest This Fourth Of July Weekend, No Fireworks, Leave No Trace
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – Although the early onset of monsoonal weather patterns may put a damper on some people’s plans to spend the Independence Day holiday outdoors, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) expects to see a good number of campers, hikers and other visitors over the long weekend.
If you are planning to be one of them, please remember that New Mexico is still in prime wildfire season and recreate responsibly.
The recent moisture has provided some relief from the persistent drought, and forest managers lifted Stage 1 fire restrictions today ahead of the holiday weekend. With scattered Read More
