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New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division Director Axie Navas Leaves Legacy Of Equity And Stewardship

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Axie Navas

New Mexico Economic Development Department News:

SANTA FE — Axie Navas, whose efforts as the first-ever Outdoor Recreation Division Director propelled New Mexico as a national leader in the field, is leaving state government.

Growing New Mexico’s outdoor recreation assets is a priority for Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who signed a law creating the state’s first Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD), a division of the Economic Development Department, just a few months after taking office in 2019. Navas, a former editor at Outside magazine, was named New Mexico’s first ORD Director. Read More

This Week In Sports: Jan. 3-8, 2023

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This Week in Sports:

Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of Gene Mortensen (Voice of the Hilltoppers), Mike Cote, John McHale and Nate Limback.

The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Sports Schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 3 through Sunday, Jan. 8:

Jan. 3 Tuesday

  • Girls Basketball vs Capital Away – 7 p.m.
  • Boys Basketball vs Capital Home – 7 p.m. – Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel

Jan. 6 Friday

  • Boys Basketball vs Goddard Away – 5:30 p.m.
  • Hockey vs Cibola at Mid-Season Tournament Away – 7 p.m.
  • Wrestling at Cleveland Conflict Tournament TBA
  • Swimming
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Y Movie Theater Fundraiser Caps 2022 Goal

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Pizza, popcorn and beer (courtesy Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op) were some of the concessions available during the Y Holiday Movie Night at SALA. Photo by Jocelyn Chap

YMCA News:

With the recent Y Holiday Movie Night at SALA, and the outpouring of community, sponsorship, and member support, the organization has met its year’s fundraising goal.

Y CEO Chris Daniels said he was grateful to SALA owner Allen Saenz for his partnership that allowed the Y to host a final fundraiser for the year, and expressed gratitude for every person who attended, as well as supporters throughout the year who sponsor Read More

2023 Community Seed Swap Feb. 4 At Unitarian Church

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COMMUNITY News:

The 2023 Community Seed Swap is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, 1738 N. Sage St.

Details:

  • Bring only packets of seeds you wish to give away entirely. You may not get any back!;
  • Take only enough seeds you can use in one growing season;
  • If you are sharing seeds you’ve saved from your garden, please mark them clearly with the name of the plant and the year from which they were saved.

Participation is FREE. For more information, text or call KokHeong McNaughton at 505.920.6808 or email her at kokheong@comcast.net. Read More

Centene Charitable Foundation & Western Sky Community Care Donate $3M For Gateway Project In Albuquerque

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STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Centene Charitable Foundation and Western Sky Community Care have announced  that they have committed funds of $3 million to the One Albuquerque Fund for “The Gateway” project.

The Gateway focuses on key service gaps for the homeless including providing a new center for emergency overnight beds with wrap-around services such as case management, a 24/7 receiving area for first responders, medical sobering, and medical respite. 

According to the New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness, more than 1,300 people in Albuquerque sleep in shelters or on the streets each Read More