New Mexico Early Childhood Education & Care Dept. Launches Grant To Support Early Childhood Coalitions
Cabinet Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky
ECECD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) has announced broad new investments across the state in support of early childhood coalitions, groups of local stakeholders dedicated to building early education and care in their communities.
ECECD’s new Local Early Childhood Systems Building Grant, made possible by the Coronavirus Response and relief Supplemental Appropriation (CRSSA) Act, will distribute $5.4 million in funding over the next two years to grow the capacity of early childhood coalitions Read More
LANL: First Results From Perseverance Mission Show Evidence Of Flash Floods On Mars
Images of the delta being explored by the Perseverance rover. The top photo was taken by the rover’s Mastcam-Z, the bottom by SuperCam. Courtesy/NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU for Mastcam-Z mosaic and NASA/JPL-Caltech/LANL/CNES/
LANL News:
New images from the Perseverance mission show evidence of delta and flood deposits in Jezero crater on Mars, indicating that there were massive flash floods as well as periods of stability on the red planet.
The deltas are an ideal place to search for signs of ancient life.
“These images show large boulders that have been washed down the river. They could Read More
Posts From The Road: Georgetown, Colorado
Gold Rush: Aspen trees shine in the afternoon sun on a dirt road off of the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway. While much gold was mined in Colorado, the area near Georgetown was mined for silver. During the silver mining boom days, Georgetown was known as the ‘Silver Queen of the Rockies’. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Falling Leaves: Aspen trees line a road near the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway even as many of the leaves have fallen and cover the dirt road with a coating of gold. Guanella Pass is a favorite leaf-peeping location because of its beautiful aspen forests as well as its close proximity Read More
State Surpasses Milestone With New Mexico Emergency Rental And Utilities Assistance Program
ERAP News:
SANTA FE — The State of New Mexico, in partnership with the City of Albuquerque, has awarded more than $54 million in rental and utility assistance to New Mexico households through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).
An additional $71 million has been earmarked for innovative assistance programs being awarded over the coming months.
As a result of this effective progress, the important milestone of 65 percent allocation has been surpassed and the state will not revert any of the $185.5 million in funds made available by the federal government.
“COVID has been hard on Read More
SWAIA: New Board Appointments Ahead Of Centennial Year
SWAIA News:
SANTA FE — The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) has announced the appointment of its newly elected executive committee and board members.
L. Stephanie Poston (Sandia Pueblo), who has served on the board for the past four years, as well as a previous term from 2010-2015 has been elected board chair. Poston succeeds Tom Teegarden and brings years of experience as a communications leader within the Native American community.
“I am honored to work collaboratively to usher in the Centennial of the prestigious Indian Market. We are a diverse board with a common commitment Read More
Purgatory Resort & Fort Lewis College Host 2021 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships
A snowy scene Thursday in the San Juan Mountains as Purgatory races through its qualifying events. Courtesy/Purgatory
PURGATORY News:
DURANGO, Colo. — The top collegiate athletes from around the country will head to
Durango’s Purgatory Resort for the 2021 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National
Championships Oct. 14-17. Student-athletes will have the opportunity to compete on the 1990 UCI
Mountain Bike World Championships course.
“Purgatory is excited to welcome the USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships back to Durango,” said Dave Rathbun, general manager Read More
Nuclear Care Partners Honors Former Nuclear Weapons Workers On National Day Of Remembrance Oct. 30
NUCLEAR CARE PARTNERS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Oct. 30 marks the National Day of Remembrance (NDOR) for Nuclear Weapons Program Workers.
Each year, Nuclear Care Partners observes this honorary holiday, which serves to recognize and honor the men and women who worked in the nuclear weapons development industry.
These workers made many sacrifices, often in the way of their health, and many are now battling chronic illnesses as a result of their workplace exposure.
For over a decade, Nuclear Care Partners has been serving former atomic workers and recognizes this holiday as a means to remember the Read More
NMDOT: Adults Are The Key To Teen Driving Success
Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 17-23. It is the perfect opportunity to talk with teens about safe driving habits.
This year, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is teaming up with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) to help empower parents to discuss the importance of driving safety with their young drivers.
According to NHTSA, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for teens (15-18 years old) in the United States. There were 2,042 Read More
SFNF: Stable Canyon Burn Looks Good For Sunday
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — If conditions remain favorable, fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to begin implementation of the previously announced Stable Canyon prescribed burn on the Jemez Ranger District on Sunday.
The decision to proceed will depend on multiple factors, including resource availability, fuel moisture levels, air quality, ventilation, and forecasted weather and wind.
Prescribed burns are designed to meet specific objectives and are always managed with firefighter and public safety as the first priority.
Crews will use hand and aerial ignitions to treat Read More
FBI Asks Public’s Help In India Palace Vandalism Probe
FBI seeks information on vandalism at India Palace at 227 Don Gaspar Ave. in Santa Fe. Image/Google Map
FBI News:
The FBI has assumed the lead in the investigation into the vandalism of the India Palace restaurant in Santa Fe and is asking members of the public to come forward with any information they may have.
The Santa Fe Police Department continues to work with the FBI on this case.
Based upon information gathered during the investigation, Santa Fe Police have not ruled out that persons associated with the restaurant may have been involved in the damage that occurred to the restaurant June 22, Read More