Jimenez: Despite Oil Boom, State Must Diversify Revenue Sources
By JAMES JIMENEZ
Executive Director
New Mexico Voices for Children
ALBUQUERQUE — While the state is currently flush with revenue from the booming oil and gas markets, as well as federal recovery funding, one advocacy group is recommending that lawmakers not lose sight of the need to diversify the state’s revenue sources in order to protect future budgets.
A policy brief, released today by New Mexico Voices for Children (NMVC), outlines the top five reasons revenue diversification is necessary for the state’s long-term fiscal sustainability and ability to invest in programs crucial to family Read More
White House Proclamation On Indigenous Peoples’ Day
From The White House:
President Joe Biden issued the following proclamation on Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2021:
Since time immemorial, American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians have built vibrant and diverse cultures — safeguarding land, language, spirit, knowledge, and tradition across the generations. On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, our Nation celebrates the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, recognizes their inherent sovereignty, and commits to honoring the Federal Government’s trust and treaty obligations to Tribal Nations.
Our country Read More
Unemployment Insurance Operations Center Closed Monday In Observance Of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
The department urges claimants to plan accordingly.
The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (www.jobs.state.nm.us) is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer Service Agents in the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center will be available when extended business hours resume at 7 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13.
The extended business hours of the Unemployment Read More
Luján On Confirmation Of Torres Small To Serve At USDA
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the confirmation of former U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small to serve as Under Secretary for Rural Development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA):
WATCH: Luján Offers Unanimous Consent Request to Confirm Xochitl Torres Small
“Xochitl Torres Small is a native New Mexican and dedicated public servant who will make a real difference in the lives of rural Americans at the Department of Agriculture. As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, I was deeply honored to help lead her Read More
NMFO: Feature Film Outlaw Land In Production In State
NMFO News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Film Office Friday announced the feature film Outlaw Land, produced by Keystone Films LLC, has begun production in New Mexico.
Filming will take place during September and October 2021 in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
“There is no place but New Mexico to tell the old western tale of Butch Cassidy. Ranches, western sets, wild horses, vast stunning deserts with train tracks that wind with the landscape, New Mexico is and has always been the place to shoot a western,” NMFO Director Amber Dodson said.
Outlaw Land is directed by Anthony C. Ferrante (Sharknado) and produced Read More
Posts From The Road: Scenes Of Once Thriving Mining Town In Ashcroft, Colo.
Welcome Wagon: A broken down wagon sits near the town of Ashcroft, Colo., succumbed to growth of trees and grasses while sitting idle for decades. The buildings in the background are remains of the once thriving mining town. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Ashcroft: A row of buildings that were homes to miners sit in various stages of decay in Ashcroft, Colo. The silver mining boom beginning in the area in 1880 only lasted about five years before workers moved on and left the town. At its peak, more than 2,000 people resided and worked in Ashcroft. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
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NMED & DOH Offer Free Domestic Water Well Tests In Taos
NMED News:
TAOS — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) are hosting a free domestic well water testing event Oct. 16 in Taos.
Surveys show the majority of New Mexico’s private well users haven’t had their water tested, even though most do not have water treatment systems installed.
To save consumers money – tests are valued at around $150 – and to educate the public about safe drinking water, NMED and DOH are hosting a free well water testing event Oct. 16 while adhering to COVID-Safe Practices to protect staff and all community members who participate. Read More
Hispanic-American Institute President Receives Albuquerque FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award
FBI Special Agent in Charge Raul Bujanda, left, presents the 2020 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award to Bruce Young-Candelaria, president of the Hispanic-American Institute, Friday at the Albuquerque Field Office. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
Bruce Young-Candelaria, president of the Hispanic-American Institute, is the recipient of the 2020 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for assisting the Albuquerque FBI Division with its investigation of a “Zoom bombing” incident during which child sexual abuse material was displayed.
Special Agent in Charge Raul Bujanda presented Read More
Democratic Party Of New Mexico Hires New Executive Director Sean Ward And Organizing Director Kianna Holian
DPNM Executive Director Sean Ward
DPNM News:
The Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) has announced that it hired Sean Ward to fill the position of executive director.
Ward replaces Chelsey Evans who worked at DPNM for five years.
At the same time, DPNM is promoting Tribal Outreach Organizer Kianna Holian to organizing director. In her new role, Holian will oversee a staff of community organizers and focus on mobilizing Democrats across New Mexico’s diverse communities.
Ward is a native New Mexican, born in Sandia Park. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University Read More
New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science Executive Director Margaret M. Marino To Retire Oct. 22
Margaret M. Marino
NMMNHS News:
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) has announced that Margaret M. Marino, executive director of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS), will retire effective Oct. 22, 2021.
Marino was appointed in November 2015, bringing with her 30 years of experience as a museum professional. Previously she served for a decade as executive director of the North Museum of Nature and Science in Pennsylvania.
NMDCA Cabinet Secretary Debra Garcia y Griego expressed her gratitude for Marino’s years of service to the museum and wished Read More