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Udall, Heinrich Celebrate Native American Heritage Month With Senate Resolution

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution to mark the month of November as Native American Heritage Month.

The resolution celebrates the immeasurable contributions that Native Americans have made to our nation through their diverse cultures, rich heritages, and unique traditions.

“During Native American Heritage Month, we recognize and celebrate the influence of Native Americans on the arts, languages, Read More

2018 Winter Spanish Market In Albuquerque Dec. 1-2

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Spanish Colonial Arts Society News:
 
SANTA FE – The Spanish Colonial Arts Society’s Winter Spanish Market returns to Albuquerque for the sixth year Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1-2, at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.
 
Up to 70 artists will welcome the public with the opportunity to purchase a piece of New Mexico tradition, learn how it was made, and be immersed in art, culture and folklore.
 
The juried artists use traditional images and techniques to create bultos, weavings, ironwork, jewelry, copper engravings, hide paintings, retablos, furniture, tinwork, straw
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2018 Winter/2019 Spring Guide To New Mexico Museums & Historic Sites Now Available Free Online

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This season’s guide cover features a detailed image of ‘Snow in Santa Fe’ Paul Lantz – which is on long term loan to the New Mexico Museum of Art. Courtesy/NMDCA

NMDCA News:

SANTA FE – The free New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs Museums & Historic Sites Guide for Winter 2018/Spring 2019 is now available online at nmculture.org/guide.

The Museums & Historic Sites Guide for Winter 2018/Spring 2019 explores finding your story – the how and why you and your family live in New Mexico. Feature articles include the new World War I permanent exhibition at the New Mexico History Read More

Dementia Caregiving Course Offered At Old Town Mission Community Center In Las Vegas Dec. 1

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ALZHEIMER’S News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Families facing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease will have access to a free education course in Las Vegas, NM offered by the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter.
 
The “Skills for Dementia Caregiving Workshop” is a FREE program designed for family and friends caring for a loved one with dementia, and presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter. The course is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday Dec. 1, at Old Town Mission Community Center (home of The SPOT) 1413 Chavez St., Las Vegas, NM 87701.
 
For more information or directions,
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FBI Offers $1,000 Reward In Carlsbad Bank Robbery

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FBI News:
 
The FBI and Carlsbad Police Department are looking for an individual who robbed a bank Friday morning, Nov. 16.
 
The unidentified person wore a mask, a white hooded sweatshirt with the words “American Eagle” on it, a dark ski cap, sunglasses and black gloves.
 
At approximately 9:07 a.m., the suspect entered Western Commerce Bank, 501 North Canal St., displayed a handgun and demanded money from a teller. The teller handed over an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect, who left the bank.
 
Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to contact the FBI
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Governor: November Is Diabetes Awareness Month

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NMDOH News:
New Mexicans could be prediabetic or diabetic without knowing it.
Paths to Health NM: Tools for Healthier Living is an initiative that includes several prevention and self-management programs Gov. Susana Martinez and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Diabetes Prevention and Control Program recognize November as Diabetes Awareness Month, the annual health observance increasing awareness about the impact of diabetes for residents, families, and their communities in our state.
Governor Martinez has signed a Diabetes Awareness Month Proclamation naming November
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Teenager Dies In Rollover Crash In San Juan County

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Shaydell Pete-Light

NMSP News:

At about 5:05 p.m., Monday, Nov. 19, the New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal rollover crash on State Road 371 around mile post 104, south of Farmington.

The initial investigation indicated a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix, driven by Shaydell Pete-Light, 21, of Farmington was traveling north on SR 371 when for unknown reasons drove off the roadway causing the vehicle to roll.

The passenger Jasmine Lynn Curley, 19, of Kayenta, Ariz., who was not wearing a seatbelt was ejected and sustained fatal injuries. Lynn Curley was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Read More

NMBC: 12th Annual NM-AZ Book Award Winners

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NMBC News:
 
The winners in the 2018 New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards were announced this week at a gala awards banquet at the Tanoan Country Club in Albuquerque.
 
Awards were presented in 58 categories, from poetry to history and nonfiction to children’s books.
 
1,089 books were entered in this year’s awards program and 236 of those entries were selected as finalists, which were announced in September 2018.
 
Entries came from large and small publishers from all across the country. Any books by Arizona or New Mexico authors or publishers were eligible as well
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Valles Caldera Entrance Closed Thanksgiving Day

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The VCNP entrance will be closed Thanksgiving Day, however, hiking trails along N.M. 4, including the Coyote Call and Valle Grande trails, will remain open sunrise to sunset. Courtesy/VCNP 

 

VCNP News: 

 

JEMEZ SPRINGS – The Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP) will close its main entrance Thursday, Nov. 22, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

 

Hiking trails along N.M. 4, including the Coyote Call and Valle Grande trails, will remain open sunrise to sunset. The main entrance will reopen at 9 a.m. Nov. 23.

 

“While Valles Caldera’s main entrance Read More

Pearce Announces Candidacy For State GOP Chair

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U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce (NM-02) is running for chairman of the State GOP. Courtesy photo

From the Pearce For Chair Campaign:

Hobbs – U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce (NM-02) announced Tuesday his candidacy for chairman of the Republican Party of New Mexico.

If elected by the Republican Party’s State Central Committee Dec. 8, Pearce will serve a two-year term as chairman.

“As I campaigned for Governor over the past two years, I met New Mexicans in every corner of the state and from all walks of life who share a burning hope for a brighter future. Although we were not successful Nov. 6, the Read More

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