Governor Announces Two Judicial Appointments
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced two additional judicial appointments.
Gov. Lujan Grisham selected Denise Thomas to fill the judicial vacancy at the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe, and Timothy Rose for the vacant seat at the Tenth Judicial District Court in Tucumcari.
The appointments follow the retirement of the Honorable Judge Sylvia LaMar and the Honorable Judge Albert J. Mitchell, Jr.
Thomas’s legal career spans more than two decades. Most recently, her work has centered on representing clients in family law matters involving divorce, custody, Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Uses Variety Of Techniques To Monitor Prescribed Fire Projects
A fixed wing aircraft with infrared flew over the Pacheco Canyon pile burn project in the Espanola Ranger District. Heat was detected on the first flight identified by the bright white light in Photo 1. Courtesy/SFNF
The second flight detected no heat within and outside the unit perimeter. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — As spring weather brings warmer temperatures and high winds to northern New Mexico the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) wants to share with our communities that fire managers utilize a variety of techniques to monitor, and patrol prescribed fire projects from the 2023-2024 Read More
Governor Appoints New Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced the appointment of Jannette Mondragón to the Doña Ana County Magistrate Court.
Mondragón’s appointment fills the seat left vacant when the Honorable Judge Rebecca Duffin was appointed as Third Judicial District Court Judge.
Mondragón is a graduate of New Mexico State University and the University of New Mexico School of Law.
Most recently, Mondragón provided legal representation in child support matters on behalf of the State of New Mexico. Previously, she was a staff attorney for the Border Immigration Read More
ORD Announces 12 New Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grants
SANTA FE — The Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announces round 3 Trails+ Grant recipients.
Projects awarded will expand equitable access to the outdoors and grow New Mexico’s outdoor recreation economy.
Round 3 awards total $1,611,743 for 12 projects, bringing in an additional $1,567,237 in matching funding. Of the awarded projects, 75% are supporting rural and Tribal communities with grants ranging from $38,700 to the Southern New Mexico Trail Alliance to $500,000 to the City of Las Cruces.
The Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Read More
‘Renewable Taos’ Announces Earth Day 2024 Events
Renewable Taos News:
TAOS — Renewable Taos, Inc. has announced plans for three days of Earth Day events aimed at education and involvement of the local Taos Community. This year’s Global Theme is “Our Planet vs. Plastics”.
Emphasis will be on reduction and elimination of plastic waste. Thanks to the generous support of Taos County and the Town of Taos, Taos Ski Valley, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, UNM-Taos, Guzman Energy and others, Renewable Taos is expecting a great turnout from the community for these events.
Saturday, Sunday and Monday, April 20, 21 and 22, Renewable Taos, along with Read More
FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office In Las Vegas Extends Hours To 10 PM On Monday April 8
FEMA News:
SANTA FE — The FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office in Las Vegas will remain open until 10 p.m., Monday, April 8, resuming regular business hours Tuesday, April 9.
Individuals impacted by the fire and flooding who have filed a claim with the Claims Office or are interested in learning more about the claims process are encouraged to take advantage of the extended hours.
Navigators, Claims Reviewers, Advocates and other Claims Office staff will be available to provide one-on-one assistance and resources to support recovery efforts, such as:
- Receiving Notices of Loss
- Receiving
Rep. Stansbury Signs Letter Urging Biden And Blinken To Withhold Military Aid To Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) issued the following statement Friday after signing a letter written by Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI), Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), also signed by Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), urging President Biden and Secretary Blinken to withhold offensive military aid to Israel if U.S. or international law was broken during the airstrikes that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers:
“Three days ago, seven World Central Kitchen aid workers were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza, bringing Read More
‘Cocoon’ Opening May 9 At SFCC Visual Arts Gallery
Al Kittel ‘Sunbeam’ Acrylic on Canvas 48”x48” 2022. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s (SFCC) Visual Arts Gallery will host a reception for “Cocoon”, a solo exhibition of the work of Al Kittel, 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 9 in the Visual Arts Gallery, 6401 Richards Ave.
Al Kittel is an artist and painter whose work depicts her complex experience living with a progressive neurological condition called Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA). FA is a physically debilitating and chronically fatiguing disease which also causes a shortened lifespan.
Her oldest brother, Aaron, was diagnosed Read More
New Mexico Courts Launches Improved Website
New Mexico Courts News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Courts has launched a new website to provide the public with an improved user experience and a fresh, new look.
The website is nmcourts.gov.
“We really focused on understanding the needs of the public,” said Cassandra Hayne, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) Chief Technology Officer. “The new website is more intuitive and makes finding information easier. People often go to our website for specific reasons, and now they should find what they need faster.”
Included on the main homepage are navigation tiles –blocks with images and links – Read More
LAHS Young Climate Activists Heading To DC In June!
New Mexico [External Sources]
- ‘Asha’ the Mexican grey wolf featured in children’s book - KRQE News 13
- Kira Miner: Another sunny spring day Wednesday - KOB 4
- KRQE Newsfeed: New video, City survey, Warmer temperatures, Bird flu, Zozobra gloomies - KRQE News 13
- Unseasonably warm temperatures return around New Mexico - KRQE News 13
- Justice David K. Thomson New Mexico Supreme Court - Cibola Citizen
- U.s.attorney's Office, District Of New Mexico - Cibola Citizen