SFCC: Virtual Commencement For HSE Graduates May 18
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Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces its virtual graduation ceremony for High School Equivalency (HSE) graduates at 6 p.m. May 18.
The public is invited to view the ceremony broadcast at https://youtu.be/F8hENoHYPf4/
Keynote Speaker New Mexico Adult Education Director Amber Rodriguez will address the graduates.
SFCC Student Admission Counselor Daniela Gurule, HSE graduate, will share “Reflections & Possibilities”. Adult Education Director Letty Naranjo will welcome everyone to the ceremony. Adult Career Education Program Manager Kirsten Krell Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 137 New Cases, Total 200,037 With 3 New Deaths And 185,249 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 137 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains 525 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
Today’s update includes 3 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 56 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 4 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Colfax
DOH Announces Businesses, Nonprofits, Religious Congregations, Community Centers, Other Organizations Can Request On-site COVID Vaccination Events
Cabinet Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins
DOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Tuesday announced that businesses, nonprofits, religious congregations, community centers, and other organizations can now request on-site vaccination events through a new DOH webform at getvaxnm.com.
“DOH is committed to making vaccine available to New Mexicans where they live and work,” Cabinet Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins said. “By offering organizations the opportunity to request on-site vaccination events, we’ll make getting a shot even easier.”
Organizations that can bring Read More
Chart 423 COVID-19 In New Mexico May 11
This chart displays the average number of daily diagnoses per 100,000 people by county. Source: covidactnow.org. Created by Eli Ben-NaimTraffic Pattern Changes On N.M. 502 Begin Wednesday
COUNTY News:
Be advised that the following changes to traffic on N.M. 502 will take effect Wednesday, May 12:
Eastbound N.M. 502 traffic will be moved onto the eastbound segment of N.M. 502 upon completion of the paving operations.
Westbound N.M.502 traffic will remain in the current traffic lanes being used.
Residents exiting and entering Arroyo Lane are advised to exercise caution crossing the eastbound lane to access westbound N.M. 502. Please pay attention to traffic control signage that is in place. Read More
SFNF: Here We Go Again – Too Many Abandoned Campfires!
Patrols found 18 abandoned campfires over Mother’s Day weekend on the Jemez Ranger District. Courtesy image
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — On the brink of the 2021 wildfire season, with severe drought conditions and high fire danger across the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF), one abandoned campfire is one too many.
Over Mother’s Day weekend, fire prevention patrols on the Jemez Ranger District found 18 abandoned campfires. The Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District was not far behind with an estimated 10 abandoned campfires reported over the last 10 days. Most of the abandoned campfires – still the leading Read More
American Red Cross & V.A. Team Up To Provide Virtual Social Engagement With Veterans During COVID Pandemic
RED CROSS News:
PHOENIX — As America commemorates U.S. Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 15, and May as National Military Appreciation Month, the Arizona and New Mexico Chapters of The American Red Cross (ARC) are partnering with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (V.A.) to boost the Department’s Compassionate Contact Corps program (CCC), which provides companionship to Vets experiencing social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 21 marks the 140th anniversary of the charter of The American Red Cross by Congress, and Service to Armed Forces (SAF) has always been one of the five Read More
Portales High Required To Close Based On COVID Spread
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — Portales High School became the second of New Mexico’s 840 public schools to face a mandatory return to remote instruction based on COVID-19 spread following widespread school reentry April 5.
The Roosevelt County school of almost 800 students received a mandatory closure order Friday based on four Rapid Responses in 14 days, the state’s conservative threshold to prevent spread of the novel coronavirus.
Per the order, the school may return to in-person instruction May 21.
Some districts or schools have returned voluntarily to remote instruction temporarily since Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation 2021 Education Enrichment Grants Application Opens May 21
LANL Foundation News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation (LANL Foundation) opens its competitive 2-year Education Enrichments Grants cycle Friday, May 21.
Grants will be awarded at a level of $20,000 per year for two consecutive years, up to $40,000 total over the two-year grant term. Successful proposals will be those made by or working in partnership with Northern New Mexico’s public schools and will demonstrate impact in one or more of LANL Foundation’s four focus areas:
- College, Career, Community Pathways;
- Growing & Supporting Teachers & Educational Leaders;
- Whole
To Support Vaccination Efforts, Luján Announces His Staff Now Trained To Help New Mexicans Register For Shots
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján announced that caseworkers in his state offices have been trained by the New Mexico Department of Health to help New Mexicans register to receive COVID-19 vaccines.
Dozens of New Mexicans have already received vaccination casework assistance through Sen. Luján’s office, but this new training will allow constituents struggling to sign up to do so by contacting Sen. Luján’s office through his website or by calling 202.224.6621.
Sen. Luján’s caseworkers also have received Health Insurance Read More