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Udall, Heinrich: $1 Million For Veterans Housing

September 24, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) have announced that the New Mexico Affordable Housing Charitable Trust has won a $1 million competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help disabled veterans modify their homes to help them live independently.

In partnership with the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, the Trust will use this funding to rehabilitate or modify an estimated 90 primary residences for eligible veterans statewide.

“Veterans and

Poll Watchers Sought For Election Day Nov. 6

September 24, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

CCNM News:

Every election year the nonpartisan organization, Common Cause New Mexico (CCNM), works to help voters cast their vote freely by fielding a team of volunteer “poll watchers” to help answer voter questions, locate their poll and make sure their votes are counted.

CCNM is now recruiting volunteers from all over New Mexico.

Poll watchers are an integral part of CCNM Election Protection project. CCNM recruits lawyers, students and ordinary citizens from across the state organizing them to take part in our democracy and make sure it works for everyone.

After reviewing Read More

Letter To The Editor: Let’s Hire The Best For District 43 … Christine Chandler, Competence And Experience

September 24, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By JODY BENSON

Los Alamos

We have a candidate for State House Representative District 43 who has three essential qualifications for governing:

Experience in politics;
Contacts; and,
Knowledge of the district and the needs of the entire population rather than just a constituency of a particular political party.

With experience comes credibility and competence. This competent candidate is Christine Chandler.

Not only has Christine served in elected office as County Councilor and Probate Judge, she has already worked four sessions as an analyst at the Legislature. With her experience, Read More

Economic Development Department: Leading Packaging Material Manufacturer Expanding

September 24, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Matt Geisel has announced that Kevothermal, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sealed Air Corporation, will expand its Albuquerque manufacturing operations creating up to 20 new jobs.

Sealed Air is investing $4 million into the expansion of the Kevothermal business in Albuquerque. The expansion will be supported by New Mexico’s closing fund, LEDA. LEDA not only helps recruit new businesses to our state, but also helps existing firms grow and thrive.

“This is another prime example of how New Mexico’s

New Mexico’s Military And Overseas Voters To Begin Receiving General Election Absentee Ballots

September 23, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver

SECRETARY News:

SANTA FE ― Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver announces that New Mexico county clerks have begun sending ballots to all federally qualified voters living outside the U.S. who have submitted a valid absentee application.

These voters are covered under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) and the state’s Uniform Military and Overseas Voters Act (UMOVA).

“Election Day is quickly approaching and the men and women living and serving outside the U.S. are afforded

Fish Free On National Hunting & Fishing Day Saturday

September 22, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

NMGF News:

SANTA FE ― Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 22 by going fishing.

It is a day to fish for free in New Mexico, a special day when all anglers – residents and nonresidents of all ages can fish without a license at public waters statewide. All other fishing rules apply.

“We want to encourage New Mexicans to take their families outside to enjoy their wildlife resources and celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day. A day of free fishing is a great way to do that,” Director Mike Sloane said.

Adults and teens interested in learning to fly-fish in New Mexico

New Mexico Sheriffs Endorse Pearce For Governor

September 22, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero and 20 fellow New Mexico sheriffs announced their endorsement of Republican Steve Pearce for Governor of New Mexico.

The list of sheriffs endorsing Pearce includes five Democratic sheriffs and 16 Republican sheriffs from across the state.

“We are proud to endorse Steve Pearce for Governor, and encourage all New Mexicans who believe we can create a safe future for our state to support him in the November election. As the highest ranking law enforcement officials in our counties, Sheriffs are entrusted by

Stocking Gila Trout In Gwynn Tank One Of Many Firsts For This Species In Western New Mexico

September 22, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Courtesy/NMGF

NMGF News:

SANTA FE ― Gwynn Tank in the Gila National Forest in Western New Mexico received its first batch of 203, 10-inch Gila trout.

“Stocking Gila Trout in Gwynn Tank is part of the department’s long-term plan to provide recreation opportunities for this rare native trout in conjunction with ongoing recovery efforts,” said Jill Wick, supervisor of the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Colorado Basin Native Fish.

Releasing this batch of Gila trout into Gwynn Tank was more than a year in the making. In April 2017, a team of biologists set out on the

Educators, Advocates, And Tribal Leaders Propose Plan To Transform New Mexico’s Education System

September 22, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

NMCLP News:

ALBUQUERQUE — More than 100 people from across the state, including educators, advocates, tribal leaders, and families, met Friday to discuss the reforms necessary to provide New Mexican students with the educational opportunities they need to learn and thrive.

The coalition agreed upon a comprehensive platform that greatly expands access to culturally and linguistically relevant curricula, enhances teacher supports, and promotes proven, research-based programs such as universal pre-K and K-5 Plus, extends the school year, lowers class size, and increases

SFNF: Bales Fire Update

September 22, 2018 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

SFNF News:

Bales Fire Update:

Start Date: Smoke reported Sept. 14

Cause: Lightning

Size: 14 acres

Location: Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest

Containment: 50%

Fuels: Mixed conifer, dead and down

Weather: Partly cloudy, winds out of southwest 5-10 mph

Resources: 50 personnel

Situation: The Bales Fire is in the Bales Canyon area along Forest Road 534 approximately two and one half miles southwest of the Chaparral Girl Scout Camp on the Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest. Fire activity is