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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Signs Measure Eliminating Fees For Juvenile Crimes

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 30, 2021
 
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law today a measure that removes from criminal statute certain fines and fees relating to offenses committed by youth, aligning with the juvenile justice reform efforts of the Children, Youth and Families Department.
The measure eliminates fines for the possession of cannabis by a minor and modifies the requirement for community service to a maximum of 48 hours. It also removes a nonrefundable “application fee” for public defender representation for any child subject to the provisions
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Chart 381 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 30, 2021

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 30, 2021

This chart shows the minimum eligibility age for vaccination by state. Aged-based eligibility may vary by county in California, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, Tennessee and Wyoming. Additionally, people over the age of 16 may qualify for a vaccine based on occupation or on medical risk factors. Source: New York Times. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More

State Files Lawsuit To Halt Holtec Nuclear Storage Facility

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 30, 2021

Attorney General Hector Balderas

AG News:

SANTA FE — Attorney General Hector Balderas announced Monday that the State of New Mexico has filed suit against the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the Commission) and the United States seeking to stop them from indefinitely storing the nation’s supply of high level radioactive waste in southeastern New Mexico.

The complaint alleges that the NRC is acting beyond the scope of its authority in licensing the proposed interim storage facility to be located in Lea and Eddy County and that the interim storage facility will jeopardize Read More

Valles Caldera National Preserve Plans Spring Prescribed Burns To Reduce Fuel Loads, Improve Forest Resilience

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 30, 2021

Prescribed burns planned April 5 to May 31 in the southwest corner of the Valles Caldera to reduce hazardous fuels, improve wildlife habitat and create healthier forest and watershed ecosystems. Post file photo

NPS News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS — The National Park Service (NPS) plans prescribed burns in the southwest corner of Valles Caldera National Preserve this spring to reduce hazardous fuels, improve wildlife habitat and create healthier forest and watershed ecosystems.

Fire managers with Valles Caldera National Preserve will take advantage of expected favorable conditions to conduct two Read More

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Visits Rio Arriba County, Celebrates USDA Decision To Fully Compensate Farmers And Ranchers

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 30, 2021

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján speaks with Rio Arriba County farmers and ranchers. Courtesy photo

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján speaks with Rio Arriba County farmers and ranchers. Courtesy photo

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

TIERRA AMARILLA — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, visited Rio Arriba County to celebrate recent announcements by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The announcements reflect the USDA agreeing to fully compensate farmers and ranchers for unfair changes made to the Non-insured Crop Disaster Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 182 New Cases, Total 191,230 With Zero Deaths And 173,497 Patients Recovered

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 29, 2021

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 182 new COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports 3 new cases today so the bringing the total to 499 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 zero new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:

  • 54 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 2 new cases in Chaves County
  • 2 new cases in Cibola County
  • 1 new case
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State Announces New Mexicans 75+ No Longer Require Event Codes To Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 29, 2021

DOH News:

  • Seniors will receive invitations with no expiry date

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) on Monday announced that New Mexicans 75 years and older who are registered at vaccineNM.org will no longer need event codes to schedule vaccine appointments. 

Instead, seniors will receive invitations to schedule appointments. At that point, they will log in to vaccineNM.org using their confirmation code and date of birth and schedule an appointment at a time and location that is convenient for them. No event code will be required, but they will still need to make an appointment Read More

Speaker Brian Egolf In Support Of Special Session Tuesday

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 29, 2021

House Speaker Brian Egolf

From the Office of House Speaker Brian Egolf:

SANTA FE  —  New Mexico House Speaker Brian Egolf has issued the following statement regarding the Special Legislative Session called for Tuesday, March 30 by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

“The recently concluded session was historic, with legislation supporting New Mexico’s economic recovery, small businesses, working families, students, and healthcare now on the Governor’s desk.

“The upcoming special session will get legislation across the finish line that builds on the previous 60 days and helps secure a diverse Read More

State ECECD Department Releases Updated COVID-19 Health And Safety Requirements For Child Care Providers

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 29, 2021

ECECD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mew Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) has released an updated set of COVID-19 health and safety requirements for child care facilities and early childhood professionals  throughout the state.

The new requirements permit providers to safely return to normal group size and student-to-teacher ratios according to their licensing level, establish safety requirements for transporting children between locations, and update requirements regarding child, staff, and essential visitor health screenings.

The updated requirements Read More

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