Phased Approach to Reentry New Mexico will take a phased approach to reentering schools. Beginning August 3, all schools in the state will be able to start the school year utilizing a hybrid model of instruction (see Categories of COVID-19 Spread and Supporting Teaching and Learning Guidance). Under a hybrid…
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The 49th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is being postponed to October 2-10, 2021. The health and safety of our pilots, guests, volunteers, sponsors, and staff are our top concerns. And while this is a difficult decision, we must stay dedicated to upholding that commitment. http://balloonfiesta.com/…/2020_Event_Letter_from_Board_Pre… Guest tickets, reservations, and RV spaces…
SANTA FE, N.M. – Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced that new forgiveness and flexibility rules for the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will benefit more New Mexico businesses and she is urging those who have not yet applied to take another look at the program. With the…
In Response, Working Group Releases Policy Recommendations for consideration now and for the 2021 Legislative Session FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Christina Allday-Bondy Phone: 512-658-2051 Email: christina.alldaybondy@gmail.com Santa Fe, New Mexico (June 17, 2020)—A new study of New Mexico’s agriculture and food economy prompts key state Policy recommendations from the NM Healthy Soil…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Christina Cordova Public Relations Coordinator, State Parks Division christina.cordova@state.nm.us 505-476-3363 Susan Torres Public Information Officer, EMNRD susan.torres@state.nm.us 505-476-3226 June 18, 2020 Santa Fe – Today the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s (EMNRD) State Parks Division announces that overnight use and campgrounds will remain closed through July 4th.…
June 17, 2020 Contact: Matt Garcia-Sierra, m.garciasierra@nmlegis.gov, 505.205.5486 (cell) Santa Fe- Today, House Republican leaders blasted the administration and the Speaker of the House for failing to give members reasonable notice of what would be on the Governor’s call for the Special Session. “For three months we have been calling…
Jun 16, 2020 | Press Releases SANTA FE – Due to worsening drought conditions across New Mexico, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed an executive order urging New Mexico cities and counties to consider banning the retail sale of fireworks in the state through the summer or until drought conditions improve. Approximately…
Moments after he met with families who have lost loved ones to violence—many involving deadly interactions with the police—President Trump took historic action today to deliver safety and security for Americans of every race and background. “We are one nation—we grieve together, and we heal together,” he said. Today’s executive order pursues common-sense reforms to…
Media Contact: Lilly Irvin-Vitela, President and Executive Director, New Mexico First lilly@nmfirst.org 505-234-0694 By Lilly Irvin-Vitela, New Mexico First on behalf of the New Mexicans for Ethics Coalition, Kathleen Sabo, Ethics Watch, and Sydney Tellez, Common Cause. Now, more than ever, New Mexicans count on our citizen legislature to fulfill…
Fire Information EMNRD-FORESTRY DIVISION Incident Name: Farm Camp Fire Start Date & Time: June 6, 2020 – 1800 Start Location: 5 miles west of Mosquero, NM, Highway 39 and Farm Camp Road, Harding County Cause of Fire: Lightning Area Vegetation: Grass, pinon, juniper Estimated Acres Burned: 17,000 Ownership(s): Private Structures Threatened:…