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NMEDD Launches Of Innovation Voucher Program

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NMEDD News:
 
SANTA FE ― Economic Development Secretary Matt Geisel and the Technology Research Collaborative have announced the launch of the Innovation Voucher Program.
 
This competitive grant is designed to enable early stage science and technology companies, in New Mexico, to receive small amounts of funding to help offset costs during critical moments of company growth.
 
“This program continues to move New Mexico forward as a leader in technology ventures,” Economic Development Secretary Matt Geisel said. “This investment strengthens our
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Free Training Available For Volunteers Interested In Los Alamos History

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Volunteers have the opportunity to lead tours through Fuller Lodge and tell visitors all about Los Alamos history. Courtesy photo
 
LAHS News:
 
Have you ever wanted to know the story behind the log cabin near the Memorial Rose Garden? Or have you thought it would be interesting and fun to interact with some of the visitors who come to Los Alamos from all over the world? It is! And now is your opportunity.
 
The Los Alamos Historical Society is offering free training in Los Alamos history for those interested in volunteering with the organization or who are curious about the
community’s
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Balderas Joins 37 States, Territories In Fight Against Opioid Incentives

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Attorney General Hector Balderas
 
AG News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― As an expansion of Project OPEN: Opioid Prevention and Education Network, Attorney General Hector Balderas joined a coalition of 37 states and territories urging health insurance companies to examine financial incentives that contribute to the opioid epidemic in New Mexico.
 
The bipartisan coalition announced today a two-step strategy intended to identify problematic policies and encourage reforms to spur increased use of non-opioid alternatives for treatment of chronic, non-cancer pain. Last week,
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Heinrich Secures Amendments In Defense Authorization Bill To Benefit Military Bases, National Labs In N.M.

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has voted for the fiscal year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and announced amendments he secured in the bill that benefit New Mexico’s military installations, national laboratories, and job creation throughout the state.
 
The bill passed the Senate Armed Services Committee in June and passed the full Senate Monday by a vote of 89-8.
 
“New Mexicans go above and
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NMDOT Announces Child Safety Seat Clinics In Coordination With Child Passenger Safety Week

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NMDOT News:
 
SANTA FE ― Yesterday, the New Mexico Department of Transportation announced the sponsorship of annual statewide child safety seat clinics.
 
The clinics will be held 10:00 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 23. The clinics will take place in eight cities and nine different locations as part of National Child Passenger Safety Week Seat Check Saturday.
 
“We are pleased to be able to offer these clinics to the parents and caregivers of New Mexico. It is through education, advocacy, and community outreach efforts such as this that we are able
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Balderas To Equifax: Disable Fee-Based Monitoring Services & Reimburse Fees For Security Freezes

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Attorney General Hector Balderas
 
AG News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Yesterday, Attorney General Hector Balderas announced he has written credit reporting firm Equifax to protest the firm’s policy of charging for some credit monitoring services after a security breach caused by the firm’s own mistakes.
 
Joining with attorneys general from around the country in a letter to Equifax, the New Mexico Attorney General protested that charging for credit monitoring after the breach affecting 143 million people could be seen as profiting from the firm’s
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Study: New Mexico 2017’s 6th Most Diverse State In U.S.

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WALLETHUB News:
 
With Hispanic Heritage Month in full swing and the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy in question, drawing economic and demographic implications for the U.S., the personal-finance website WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2017’s Most & Least Diverse States in America.

To determine where the most idea and identity exchanges have occurred at the highest level in the U.S. — and where the population is relatively more homogeneous — WalletHub’s analysts compared the 50 states across five key categories: socio-economic,

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PEEC’s Forest Explorers Program Continues This Fall

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PEEC takes kids out in nature to play, hike, and be creative. Courtesy photo
 
PEEC News:
 
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC)’s popular summer program for 5 to 8 year olds will return this fall.
 
Forest Explorers, a hike-and-play club, will take children on hikes from 1-3 p.m. every other Wednesday from Oct. 4 through Dec. 13 and give kids ample time for child-directed play in nature.
 
Forest Explorers is a drop-off program that will meet at 1 p.m. every other Wednesday
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Historic Route 66 At Treasure House Books Oct 7

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RGB News:
 
There will be a talk about and book signing for the new book – Historic Route 66: A New Mexican Crossroads. Essays on the Hispanic Heritage of Old Highway 66, by Joseph P. Sanchez and Angelica Sanchez Clark – 1-3 p.m. Saturday Oct. 7, at the Treasure House Books at 2012 South Plaza NW Albuquerque Old Town.
 
The history of Historic Route 66 is much more than a line on a map; it is about the heritage of a people who lived along it. The essays in this book narrate the history of how the portion of Highway 66 through New Mexico came to be, but they also tell
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Los Alamos County Credit Card Debt Among Lowest In New Mexico

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SMARTASSET News:
 
It’s no secret that people love using their credit cards. It’s not uncommon to see friends squabble over who gets to pay the bill at a group dinner.
 
Between cash back rewards, airline miles and other benefits that credit card companies offer – people have plenty of incentive to break out the plastic.
 
Eventually the credit card bill comes due and if it isn’t paid in full, cardholders start accruing interest. Managing that credit card debt can be difficult and some people are better at keeping that debt low than others.
 
In light of this, SmartAsset
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