PED Launches Program To Get Students Connected
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The Public Education Department (PED) has launched a program to help thousands of New Mexico students quickly get the digital connections they need by accessing available federal assistance.
The New Mexico Student Connect program is part of a broader strategy to make reliable, high-speed internet and digital devices universally available for public education, even in areas with no internet infrastructure.
“Since the pandemic started, we have been investing in and supporting the rapid deployment of digital devices and internet connections. By the time the new school Read More
Chart 469 COVID-19 Update In New Mexico June 26
New Mexico State Police Investigates Hot Air Balloon Crash Involving Multiple Fatalities In Albuquerque Today
NMSP News:
Bernalillo County – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) was requested by the Albuquerque Police Department to investigate a hot air balloon crash this morning with multiple fatalities in Albuquerque.
At approximately 7:34 a.m. today, NMSP officers responded to the scene near Unser Boulevard and Central Avenue.
Upon arrival officers located five occupants, the pilot and four passengers. The pilot along with three passengers in the crash sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced deceased on scene by the Office of Medical Investigator.
One male occupant was transported from Read More
Update On Officer Involved Shooting In Española June 8
NMSP News:
ESPAÑOLA — The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was contacted Tuesday, June 8 to investigate a police shooting involving the Española Police Department (EPD).
At approximately 9:30 p.m., EPD responded to a welfare check on a vehicle in the parking lot of the Ranchitos Park in Española. Upon arrival, two EPD officers made contact with a male and female outside the vehicle.
The male, later identified as Louis Nathan Leyba, 38, of Española entered the vehicle and sat down in the driver’s seat. While EPD Offc. Derrick Valdez attempted to speak to the female who was standing Read More
Former CYFD Employees File Whistleblower Protection Lawsuit Against CYFD, Cabinet Secretary Brian Blalock, And Deputy Cabinet Secretary Terry Locke
From the Office of Davis & Gilchrist, P.C.:
The the Office of Davis & Gilchrist, P.C. announced Friday that a new lawsuit alleges that Debra and Cliff W. Gilmore were unlawfully terminated by the New Mexico’s Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), CYFD Secretary Brian Blalock, and CYFD Deputy Secretary Terry Locke.
Debra and Cliff Gilmore raised legitimate concerns about several ethical issues within the Department, including:
- CYFD’s use of the Signal text messaging application at the direction of Sec. Blalock and Dep. Sec. Locke for official CYFD communication with
Heinrich Addresses Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Report
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement after the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) released its report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP).
Heinrich helped secure language in the Intelligence Authorization Act passed by Congress last year that directed the DNI to submit the report to the congressional intelligence and armed services committees on UAPs, including observed airborne objects that have not been identified. Read More
AG Hector Balderas Announces Conviction Of Albuquerque Man On 25 Counts Related To Abuse Of Children
Attorney General Hector Balderas
From the Office of the Attorney General:
…Jordan Padilla faces more than 270 years of potential incarceration…
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced Friday that Jordan Padilla was convicted on 25 felony counts, including charges of criminal sexual penetration of a child under 13 years of age, solicitation to commit criminal sexual penetration of a minor under 13 years of age, criminal sexual contact of a minor under 13 years of age, false imprisonment, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and sexual exploitation Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 76 New Cases, Total 205,290 With 1 New Death And 194,015 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 76 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains 537 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.)
This update includes 1 new death in New Mexico today related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 19 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 3 new cases
Chart 468 COVID-19 Update In New Mexico June 25
This map displays the percentage of fully-vaccinated residents by state. Source: New York Times. Map: mapchart.net. Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico Insurance Superintendent Moves Against Fraud
Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal
STATE News:
New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal has announced the indictment of Matthew Walker of Albuquerque for felony arson and insurance fraud May 21, 2021.
Special agents with the Criminal Division of the Office of Superintendent of Insurance worked with Albuquerque Fire and Rescue to investigate the matter.
Walker is accused of setting fire to his car when it was parked at a dealership pending repair. Walker is further charged with filing a fraudulent insurance claim with his auto insurance carrier for the fire damage to his Read More
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