Rio Arriba County Commission Voices Support Of Solar Generation Replacement
From the Rio Arriba County Commission:
In 2019, New Mexico became a clean energy leader with the passage of its landmark legislation on the transition to renewable energy. Our state leaders set some of the most ambitious renewable energy targets in the nation.
This investment goal not only follows the recommendations of climate science, but also safeguards the health and economic well-being of New Mexicans. As the price of renewables has dropped, market growth projections continue to accelerate at lightning speed. We now have superior alternative technologies and a timely economic opportunity. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 19,042 With 7 New Deaths And 7,349 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 266 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 16 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 7 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 91 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 7 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 22 new cases in Curry County
- 26 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 4 new cases in Eddy County
- 2 new cases in Guadalupe County
- 18 new cases in Lea County
Chart 134: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 26
The bars show the number of diagnoses per 100 residents by state. New Mexico and its five surrounding states are highlighted. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Potrero Chico Climbing Featured At Mountaineers Meeting
The limestone walls at El Potrero Chico, Nuevo León, Mexico. Photo by Phil Martin
By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers
The July Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting continues in its electronic format, consistent with the needs of this special time. It will be held at the regular time of 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28.
As usual, the Mountaineers meeting is held in collaboration with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center. This month, Phil Martin will speak on a climbing expedition to Potrero Chico.
Some call it a sport climbing paradise, others think it’s just a particularly beautiful
New Mexico Congressional Delegation Celebrates House Passage Of Amendment To Protect Chaco Canyon
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, along with U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.), applaude the House passage of an amendment to protect the integrity of the Chaco Canyon region.
Introduced by Luján, the amendment establishes a one-year moratorium on oil and gas drilling on federal lands near the Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
“Chaco Canyon is one of the places of greatest historical and Read More
Posts From The Road: Fairplay, Colo.
Mountain Pond: A shallow mountain pond reflects the blue sky and surrounding landscape in Fairplay, Colo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Rainbow: Following rain showers in Fairplay, Colo., a rainbow formed over the grasslands just outside of town. This was a beautiful way to wrap up our stay. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
During a recent outing, we spent a few days in Fairplay, Colo. and toured around the area.
The mountain range to the west of Fairplay is the Mosquito Range. There are five 14ers, mountains with an elevation of
Chart 133: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 25
The bars show the number of active hospitalizations versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimPatagonia 30 By 30: Bold Vision To Save Natural World
By U.S. SEN. TOM UDALL
New Mexico
“One way to open your eyes is to ask yourself, ‘What if I had never seen this before? What if I knew I would never see it again?’” —Rachel Carson.
We have reached a period of enormous upheaval and challenge in this nation and world. A pandemic has killed hundreds of thousands of people and thrown millions out of work. The United States is grappling with a legacy of racism and injustice that has robbed Black and Indigenous people and people of color of their lives and freedom. Both of these pressing matters demand urgent action.
All of this comes against the backdrop of a Read More
White Rock Presbyterian Church Assists In Covid19 Relief Efforts On Navajo Nation
Unloading shamrock donations at House of Fellowship. Courtesy/WRPC
Produce distribution at House of Fellowship near Bread Springs, NM. Courtesy/WRPC
New Mexico National Guard arrives at Chichiltah. Courtesy/WRPC
WRPC News:
Though White Rock Presbyterian Church has only been able to meet collectively via Zoom since March, the mission partnerships of the church has not stopped.
One of those partnerships has been supporting Covid-19 relief efforts on the Navajo Nation.
Due to the high infection rate of the coronavirus in McKinley County and the Navajo Nation, many Navajo families Read More
RCLC Board Meets Virtually Thursday July 30
RCLC News:
The RCLC Board meeting is rescheduled to 3 p.m. July 30.
A possible second meeting also has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 31 to discuss and possibly act on materials listed in this agenda.
No other actions will be taken at either meeting on these dates.
NOTICE
Due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, and upon consultation with legal counsel, RCLC Chairman Henry Roybal has directed that the July 24, 2020 RCLC board meeting be conducted electronically via the electronic media application Zoom.
In accordance with Open Meetings Act guidelines publicized by the New Mexico Attorney Read More
New Mexico [External Sources]
- Mitch's Kentucky outshines New Mexico for once | Local News | santafenewmexican.com - Santa Fe New Mexican
- New Mexico United to host MLS team in US Open Cup - KRQE News 13
- Montana State women further bolster backcourt with New Mexico transfer Hannah Robbins - Montana Sports
- Hannah Robbins transfers from New Mexico to Montana State - The Montana Standard
- Warm for western New Mexico, cloudy and cool east - KOAT New Mexico
- The United Family donates more than 50,000 pounds of apples across Texas and New Mexico as part of the Take a Bite Out of Hunger program - KCBD
