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Smoke From Medio Fire May Increase As Burnouts Resume

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SFNF News:

Today, firefighters are working together to determine the best conditions, timing and location to bring the fire to the handline on the western side of the Medio Fire.

Smoke may become increasingly visible as firefighters attempt to resume these critical burnout operations.

Lightning sparked the Medio Fire Aug. 17 on the Rio en Medio Trail in the Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest, about 7 miles north of Santa Fe. The fire is burning dry mixed conifer, ponderosa pine and has consumed 3,453 acres and is 55 percent contained with 255 personnel on the job.

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New Mexico Office Of Public Defender Supports Class Action Lawsuit Calling For Immediate Coronavirus Safety In Prisons

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LOPD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender strongly supports the pro bono lawsuit filed Aug. 24 by local and international law firms on behalf of people incarcerated in state prisons.

The suit seeks to improve prison coronavirus safety measures as soon as possible to prevent further deaths of inmates and community spread. It does not seek monetary damages.

“A huge number of incarcerated New Mexicans are current or former LOPD clients,” Chief Public Defender Bennett Baur said. “When we as a community incarcerate people, we have a legal and ethical obligation for their Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 25,283 With 1 More Deaths And 12,913 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 107 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 27 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 1 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:  

  • 22 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 28 new cases in Chaves County
  • 6 new cases in Curry County
  • 6 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 4 new cases in Eddy County
  • 18 new cases in Lea County
  • 2 new cases in Lincoln County
  • 1 new case in Luna County
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Mason, Mitchell, Scrase: Collaborating To Beat COVID-19

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LANL Director Dr. Thom Mason

By Dr. Thom Mason, Dr. Jason Mitchell and Dr. David R. Scrase

As COVID-19 began to spread throughout the United States, New Mexico’s public health agencies, national laboratories and health care organizations were already strategizing ways to effectively stem the spread when it reached our state.

These collaborators – along with every New Mexican who followed their guidance by wearing face masks, practicing social distance and minimizing outings – have helped New Mexico’s cases remain low when neighboring states have experienced significant outbreaks.

These Read More

Emotional Healing: Blame Vs. Accountability In Loss And Grief

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By Dr. Ted Wiard

Editors Note: This is an ongoing series by grief specialist Dr. Ted Wiard, dedicated to helping educate the community about emotional healing.

A lot of focus has been on COVID-19 and the underlying issues within this pandemic and we will continue to give information to help people as this pandemic continues to cause loss within the world.

Over the last few weeks there appears to be an increasing level of frustration as many of our reoccurring issues have a negative impact on the world, and there has not been any type of respite from the intensity of this pandemic.

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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 25,178 With 2 More Deaths And 12,820 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 139 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 27 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 2 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases: 

  • 31 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 15 new cases in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 7 new cases in Curry County
  • 20 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 6 new cases in Eddy County
  • 12 new cases in Lea County
  • 3 new cases in Luna County
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces Approximately $1.2 Million To Eight Tribal Governments For COVID-19 Response

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FTA News:

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced Friday approximately $1.2 million in recent grant awards to eight tribal governments, including the Tesuque Pueblo, Jicarilla Apache Nation and Pueblo of Pojoaque.

These awards are part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed by President Donald J. Trump March 27, 2020.

The tribal governments receiving funds to support transit operations during the COVID-19 public health emergency are as follows:

New Mexico

  • The Tesuque Pueblo Administration will receive
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Secretary Of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver Announces Opening Of Online Absentee Ballot Request Portal

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Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver

From the Office of the Secretary of State:

…All Registered Voters in New Mexico can Vote Using an Absentee Ballot 

SANTA FE – As of today, registered voters in New Mexico can begin using the Secretary of State’s online absentee ballot request portal to apply for an absentee ballot for the Nov. 3 General Election.

New Mexico is a “no-excuse” absentee ballot state, meaning that any registered voter is able to apply for, receive, and vote with an absentee ballot.

“Voting by absentee ballot is a safe and secure way to make your voice heard in November while Read More

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