By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton Public Schools will begin the new school year with a new superintendent, Dr. Christopher Bonn, who comes to Raton after going from coach to teacher and up through the ranks to superintendent. He comes to Raton with an enthusiasm that is contagious and…
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Jun 26, 2020 | Press Releases SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday afternoon signed into law three measures approved in the recently concluded special session she convened to address the state budget as well as the public health, economic and human rights emergencies exacerbated by the global pandemic. The…
Jun 30, 2020 | Press Releases Measure stabilizes state finances amid revenue shortfall SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday authorized an amended Fiscal Year 2021 state budget, using her line-item veto authority to restore legislative cuts to public education and other areas while employing state reserves, spending reductions and…
COVID-19 has caused delays to the Census Bureau’s Timeline, but there is still plenty of time to count your household. The Census is a simple 10 question form that happens once every decade in an attempt to count everyone who lives in the US. IT determines how more than $800…
WASHINGTON –32 counties across New Mexico will receive $41,357,054 through the Department of Interior’s (DOI) Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program. The PILT funding will be used by local governments across New Mexico to provide crucial services to residents, such as public safety, fire protection, emergency response, road maintenance, and…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioners met Tuesday evening June 23, 2020 and heard better than expected news about the April GRT and approved several agreements after honoring the Raton Cash Mob with the “You Rock” award for its helping local businesses. The emeeting began by taking…
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions 401 Broadway N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87102 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact: Stacy Johnston (505) 250-3926 Economic Research & Analysis Bureau P.O. Box 1928, Albuquerque, NM 87103 For Release: June 19, 2020 New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 9.2 percent in May 2020, down from…
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…
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…