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NCRTD To Resume Regular Route And Service Times On Six Routes Including 400 Los Alamos Beginning June 29

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NCRTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District’s RTD Blue Bus will resume regular route and scheduled operation on six routes June 29.

The routes had been temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The routes include the 255 Mountain Trail, 305 Taos Express, 400 Los Alamos, 280 Eldorado, 260 La Cienega and 310 Red River.

Passengers on 255 Mountain Trail into the Santa Fe National Forest and the weekend 305 Taos Express are advised that reservations will currently be required as seating is limited. Requests must be made at least 24-hours in advance at 866.206.0754, ext 2. The Read More

Spaceport America: Virgin Galactic Completes 2nd Glide Test

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Spaceport America facility in Southern New Mexico. Courtesy/Spaceport America

SPACEPORT AMERICA News:

SIERRA COUNTY — Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo vehicle, VSS Unity, has completed its second glide flight held at the Spaceport America facility in Southern New Mexico.

“Virgin Galactic continues to work steadily towards their goal of flying aspiring astronauts to space from New Mexico. We are excited by their progress,” said New Mexico Spaceport Authority’s Director of Aerospace Operations Dr. Bill Gutman.

Spaceport America has experienced delays and cancellations due to the global Read More

NMDOT: Virtual Car Seat Inspections Available In July

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — Car seat inspections are still possible by way of virtual instruction.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation’s Traffic Safety Division and Safer New Mexico Now will host virtual car seat education sessions through Zoom. 

The one on one sessions will provide parents and caregivers instruction on the proper selection, installation and use of their car seats from nationally certified child passenger safety technicians. 

Beginning in July, the virtual sessions will occur noon to 2 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of the month.

Sessions are by appointment only. Read More

Udall, Heinrich Join Legislation Requiring Airlines Return Billions To Consumers During Coronavirus Pandemic

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined legislation Thursday that would require major airlines and third-party ticket sellers to offer full cash refunds for all cancelled tickets during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Cash Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations Act of 2020, which was introduced by Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), would require refunds be provided regardless of whether the airline cancelled Read More

State Police Sobriety Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico Begin July 1

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NMSP News:

State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints; saturation patrols; and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of July 2020.

We are bringing awareness to these events in an effort to reduce alcohol related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.

These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving. 

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right decision not to drink and drive. Read More

NMDOT Launches New Statewide ENDWI Campaign June 29

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation will use animation for the first time in a new ENDWI campaign at the end of June that also promotes the states COVID-19 safe practices.

The television and social media spots by RK Venture of Albuqueruque show animated characters practicing social distancing and wearing masks unless exercising or eating while also sending a strong message against drunk driving.

“Responsible behavior when it comes to drinking is essential no matter the state of the pandemic,” said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. “New Mexicans should make the best Read More

USDA Extends Foreclosure And Eviction Relief On Single Family Housing Direct Loans

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USDA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand has announced USDA extended foreclosure and eviction moratorium for all Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans through Aug. 31, 2020.

The moratorium applies to:

  • Initiation of foreclosures or completion of foreclosures in process, excluding vacant and abandoned properties; and
  • Evictions of borrowers from properties bought with a USDA direct home loan.  

For more information on USDA Rural Development’s actions to support customers directly impacted by COVID-19 Read More