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New Mexico, Coalition Of Mountain West States Sign MOU To Develop Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today joined the governors of Colorado, Utah and Wyoming in announcing that they will compete jointly for a portion of the $8 billion allocated in the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the development of regional clean hydrogen hubs.

These states are uniquely situated to become a clean hydrogen hub given the presence of high-quality wind, solar, biomass, natural gas, and other energy resources.

Access the Memorandum of Understanding here.

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FBI Offers Up To $2,000 Reward For Man Suspected Of Four Albuquerque Bank Robberies Between Jan. 20 – Feb. 22

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Anyone who recognizes this thief is asked to contact the FBI at 505.889.1300, or Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at (505).843.STOP. Tips also may be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov. Courtesy/FBI

Anyone who recognizes this thief is asked to contact the FBI at 505.889.1300, or Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at (505).843.STOP. Tips also may be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the individual responsible for a bank robbery Tuesday, Read More

Summary Judgment And Dismissal With Prejudice In Favor Of Defendants In Eighth Judicial District Court In Taos

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NMC News:

SANTA FE — Judge Jeffrey Shannon of the Eighth Judicial District Court in Taos entered an order granting judgment Tuesday to Taos County and Sheriff Hogrefe, Undersheriff Miera, and three deputies in a lawsuit filed by former Taos County Detention Center Officer Phillip Ortiz.

Ortiz had worked at the detention center for over seven years when Sheriff’s deputies arrested him June 26, 2018, pursuant to an arrest warrant obtained at the conclusion of their investigation, and charged him with multiple felony counts, including trafficking heroin and methamphetamine and bringing Read More

Spring Cleaning: Part I Message From Zero Waste Team

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COUNTY News:

Spring is nearly here and you may be feeling the need for a deep cleaning of your home. How can you do this in an environmentally friendly way?

Below are some easy tips to clean your home without toxic chemicals, and without breaking your budget.

Gather old towels, sheets, tee shirts, socks, and dish cloths for cleaning rags. These can be reused until they disintegrate and are far less wasteful than paper towels. Socks are particularly useful for dusting blinds and ceiling fan blades as you can wear them as a mitt on your hand.

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Preschool Family Math Night At Piñon Elementary Feb. 23

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Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Piñon Elementary School will host a Preschool Family Math Night 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23.

This event is open to students and families enrolled in the preschool program at Pinon.

This is the second of four Family Engagement Nights, which are part of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) PreK program.

Last fall, students and families attended Literacy Night, which introduced students and their families to classes in art, music, physical education and library, and how these classes can be integrated into literacy. The focus of this second presentation is math, Read More

US Rep. Melanie Stansbury Highlights Environmental Justice For All Act Benefits For New Mexico Communities

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From the Office of U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a House Committee on Natural Resources hearing Tuesday morning examining H.R. 2021, the Environmental Justice for All Act, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) highlighted how the bill would benefit communities on the front lines of environmental pollution in New Mexico.  

The Environmental Justice for All Act, led by Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (Ariz.-03) and cosponsored by Rep. Stansbury, is a comprehensive environmental justice bill designed to correct present and future environmental injustices in Read More

New Mexico Departments Of Workforce Solutions & Tourism Join Forces To Promote Hospitality Job Vacancies

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NMDWS News:

SANTA FE — In an effort to support the hiring and recruitment efforts of leisure and hospitality employers, the New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) has teamed up with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) to promote tourism jobs available for hire throughout the state.

Over 800 available hospitality and tourism jobs are currently listed. Employers within the leisure and hospitality industry are encouraged to submit their available job postings directly to the Ready NM website to further promote their positions to jobs seekers.

“We have realized considerable Read More

House Votes To Recognize African American Day

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Performance by Rayetta Baty, Songbird of the Southwest. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Today, the House passed a Memorial introduced by Rep. Pamelya Herndon (D-Albuquerque) to recognize Feb. 11 as African American Day in the New Mexico Legislature.

A program celebrating the day included guest speakers Dr. Finnie Coleman, President of the Faculty Senate at the University of New Mexico, Dr. Julia Brown, National President of American Association of University Women, and a special performance by Rayetta Baty, the Songbird of the Southwest. 

Statement from Rep. Herndon: 

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New Mexico Governor, Attorney General Meet With Mothers Of Crime Victims And Reiterate Commitment To Action

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Attorney General Hector Balderas meeting Wednesday at the Roundhouse with Nicole Chavez and Angel Alire, mothers of sons killed in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks with mothers of crime victims Wednesday at the Roundhouse. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham met Wednesday with the mothers of violent crime victims to discuss their shared priorities for public safety legislation and reiterate her commitment to delivering meaningful change that keeps violent offenders off New Mexico streets.

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Los Alamos Public Schools Seeks Nominations For NMSBA 2022 Excellence In Student Achievement Award

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LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is seeking nominations from the community for the New Mexico School Board Association’s (NMSBA) 2022 Excellence in Student Achievement Award.

This award recognizes school leaders, staff and other individuals who have played an important role in improving student achievement at the district level.

Nominees may include:

  • Administrators;
  • Teachers:
  • Staff Members;
  • Parents;
  • Community Members; and
  • Volunteers.

Submit nominations for the New Mexico School Board Association’s 2022 Excellence in Student Achievement Award using the form here.

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