Thousands Of New Mexico College Students May Now Be Eligible For SNAP Food Benefits Through Coronavirus Relief
Acting HED Secretary Stephanie Rodriguez
HSD News:
SANTA FE — Thousands of New Mexico college students might be eligible for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, commonly known as food stamps, the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) and Higher Education Department (HED) announced Monday.
“The pandemic has created many economic challenges particularly for college students and families with limited resources,” Cabinet Secretary David R. Scrase, M.D., said. “Jobs for college students are scarce. College students have either had their hours reduced or Read More
Northern New Mexico College Wins Prestigious Quality New Mexico Award
NNMC President Rick Bailey
NNMC News:
Española — Northern New Mexico College has won the prestigious Adobe Award from Quality New Mexico (QNM).
QNM recognizes organizations for their advancements in strategic planning and direction. QNM was formed in April 1993 to administer the New Mexico Performance Excellence Awards (NMPEA) for the state.
The QNM website states: “The NMPEA program is the sole provider of New Mexico’s multi-leveled “path to performance excellence” aligned with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA) program and using the Baldrige Performance Excellence Read More
SFNF May Implement Rowe Mesa Prescribed Burn Tuesday
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — If conditions remain favorable, fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) may begin implementation of the previously announced East Rowe Mesa prescribed burn on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District as early as Tuesday, March 2.
The decision to proceed will depend on multiple factors, including resource availability, fuel moisture levels, air quality, ventilation, and forecasted weather and winds. During the COVID-19 pandemic, fire managers consider smoke impacts to communities before making a final decision to implement a prescribed fire.
The plan for Read More
Speaker Brian Egolf Denounces Veiled Threats Of Physical Violence By New Mexico Counties President Steve Boyle
New Mexico Counties President Steve Boyle
From the Office of House Speaker Brian Egolf:
SANTA FE – Today, following the discovery of an email issuing a veiled threat of physical violence sent by New Mexico Counties President Steve Boyle, Speaker Brian Egolf (D-Santa Fe) issued the following statement:
“The use of veiled threats by the President of New Mexico Counties is unacceptable. These threats echo the violent rhetoric and incitement of violence that has invaded public discourse nationwide.
This and other fear tactics by the counties to foment opposition towards the New Mexico Civil Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 166 New Cases, Total Now 185,297 With 13 New Deaths And 147,446 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 13 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 55 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 8 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 3 new
Chart 352 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 1, 2021
The bars in this chart show the number of active COVID-19 hospitalizations in New Mexico versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimGov. Lujan Grisham Applauds Economic Security Measures
Downtown Las Vegas, N.M. The New Mexico Economic Development Department mission is to improve the lives of New Mexico families by increasing economic opportunities and providing a place for businesses to thrive. Courtesy/NMEDD
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes applaud key legislative initiatives that will grow the economy, create jobs, and provide for a new layer of economic security for New Mexico families and businesses.
The stimulus and relief measures are significant in reach,
FBI: Navajo Man Gets Two Years In Prison For Abusing Child
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Wilson Davis, 25, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was sentenced Feb. 23 in federal court to two years in prison for sexually abusing a child in Indian Country.
Upon completion of his prison sentence, Davis will be subject to five years of supervised release and will be required to register as a sex offender.
Davis pleaded guilty to the offense Oct. 22, 2020. In his plea agreement, Davis admitted to engaging in sexual activity with the victim, who he knew was a minor. At the time of the abuse, the victim was younger than 16 years old. Davis committed the offense in McKinley Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: March 1, 2021
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The improving weather conditions and some positive news concerning the COVID-19 pandemic are creating more opportunities for anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts.
New Mexico State Parks are now open to all visitors, including those from out-of-state. Camping is now allowed by reservation only. Call the State Parks Reservation Center at: 877.664.7787.
The ice-fishing season appears to be headed to an early end. Ice fishing has been closed at Eagle Nest Lake and Fenton Lake since Feb. 4 and it looks like it’s not going to reopen. Lake Read More
DOE/NNSA Awards $57.5 Million Phase 1 Contract To Nuclear Fuel Services For Uranium Purification And Conversion
DOE/NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration’s (DOE/NNSA) efforts to modernize capabilities and facilities at the Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12), on Feb. 26, 2021, DOE/NNSA awarded a $57.5 million Phase 1 contract to Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) for the design and pilot demonstration of highly enriched uranium (HEU) conversion and purification services.
This contract serves as a bridging strategy to enable Y-12 to develop and implement more modern technologies with improved efficiency and safety to carry Read More
New Mexico [External Sources]
- Kira Miner: Breezy and warm Tuesday - KOB.com - KOB 4
- What do we make of local housing prices on the rise? - KOB 4
- Temperatures on the increase for New Mexico - KOAT New Mexico
- Many New Mexico voters lack choices in legislative races • Source New Mexico - Source New Mexico
- Study measures impact of NM behavioral health copay law • Source New Mexico - Source New Mexico
- Study measures impact of NM behavioral health copay law • Source New Mexico - Source New Mexico
