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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 9,250 With 6 More Deaths And Patients Recovered 3,806

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 147 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 6 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 12 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 2 new cases in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 1 new case in Colfax County
  • 4 new cases in Curry County
  • 27 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 4 new cases in Eddy County
  • 1 new case in Lea County
  • 50 new cases
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New Mexico Game And Fish Relocate Bear And Three Cubs

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NMGF conservation officers captured a female bear with three cubs Tuesday near Los Pueblos and successfully relocate them to western New Mexico. Courtesy photo

NMGF News:

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish conservation officers captured a female bear with three cubs found roaming Tuesday near Los Pueblos in Los Alamos and successfully relocated them to western New Mexico.

A concerned resident called the Department last week about the bears raiding neighborhood dumpsters. Seven conservation officers worked around the clock over several days to ensure the capture and safe relocation Read More

State Land Office Hearing On Rule Change Allowing Temporary Shut-In Of Oil Wells 1 P.M. Friday, June 12

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State Land Office News:

SANTA FE – In April, the New Mexico State Land Office finalized emergency rulemaking to allow oil and gas lessees to temporarily stop production of oil wells for at least 30 days.

Friday, June 12, a second virtual hearing will take place at 1 p.m. to consider longer-term relief through a rule that would be in effect for up to one year.

Shut-ins have been deemed necessary by the State Land Office based on plunging oil prices and storage capacity challenges, including the first-ever negative value of oil seen in the U.S. Prices began to drop in February as a result of a contentious Read More

Capulin Volcano National Monument To Reopen

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Visitor access increasing June 15 at Capulin Volcano National Monument. Courtesy/NPS

CVNM News:

CAPULIN – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Capulin Volcano National Monument (CVNM) is increasing recreational access.

The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.

Beginning June 15, Capulin Volcano National Read More

June Is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: Learn 10 Ways To Love Your Brain; Celebrate Longest Day June 20

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Alzheimer’s Association News:

ALBUQUERQUE — This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, join the Alzheimer’s Association to help raise awareness of this devastating disease.

You can start by learning and sharing 10 Ways to Love your Brain.

Nearly six million people in the United States, including 43,000 New Mexicans, are living with Alzheimer’s disease.

The sixth-leading cause of death and the only leading disease without a prevention, treatment or cure, Alzheimer’s kills more Americans every year than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. 

When possible, combine Read More

Museum Of Indian Arts & Culture Holds Virtual Native Treasures Auction June 19-28

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Painting in the online Native Treasures Auction June 19-28. Courtesy/MIAC

MIAC News:

SANTA FE – The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture and the Museum of New Mexico Foundation announce a special online Native Treasures Auction June 19-28, with registration to begin Thursday, June 11.

Native Treasures is traditionally an in-person event held Memorial Day weekend at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, however this year’s art market was canceled due to the public health crisis.

The online auction will feature 150 art objects representing 50 Native artists. Items will include hand-made Read More

State LEDA Investments Boost Rural Communities – Longtime Vacant Buildings Now Viable

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Medlin Ramps purchases vacant Walmart store in Alamogordo. Courtesy/EDD

Big Dog Industries purchases cheese factory vacant for more than 10 years in Lovington. Courtesy/EDD

EDD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department has worked quickly in the past year to help rural communities across the state bring new life to some vacant properties through a series of Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) fund investments.

Alamogordo and Otero County were among the first local governments to pass a LEDA ordinance and the community has invested wisely over the years. Medlin Ramps Read More

New Mexico Senate President Pro Tem Mary Kay Papen Signs On To Letter Asking Congress To Support State And Local Communities In Coronavirus Stabilization Funds

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Senate President Pro Tem Mary Kay Papen

STATE SENATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Senate President Pro Tem Mary Kay Papen has signed a letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to provide stabilization funds for local communities, cities and towns across the United States struggling amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or the CARES Act, signed into law March 27, provided $150 billion in stabilization funds for states and larger communities, but capped localities able to receive direct support at Read More

FBI: Mescalero Woman Pleads Guilty To Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Kylee Mee-Shell Martinez, 27, of Mescalero pleaded guilty June 1 in federal court in Las Cruces to assault resulting in serious bodily injury.

According to Martinez’s plea agreement and other public court records, Martinez got into an argument with another woman Oct. 6, 2019 at a house party on the Mescalero Apache Reservation.

Martinez punched the victim in the face and body and backed the victim into a pole on the front porch. The victim’s head slammed against the pole causing a two-inch laceration. The victim lost consciousness. She later needed eight staples at the Read More