CHFA Awards $1.9 Million To Improve Health In Northern New Mexico Through 59 Nonprofit Organizations
Alliance member Christopher Goett
CHFA News:
SANTA FE – The Community Health Funder Alliance (CHFA) furthers its commitment toward greater health equity and improving health outcomes in northern New Mexico by awarding 59 nonprofit organizations with $1.9 million in grants.
This current round of grants brings the total investment in health outcomes in northern New Mexico to $5.5 million over the last three years.
“The nonprofits we are supporting are making a significant impact in people’s lives by providing greater access to health services,” said Alliance member Christopher Goett, Read More
NCRC’s Field Empowerment Fund For Nonprofits And CDFIs Opens Final Round Of Grant Applications
President & CEO Jesse Van Tol
NCRC News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) Friday opened applications for the final round of its Field Empowerment Fund (FEF), a $5 million grantmaking program funded by Morgan Stanley to drive racial equity work.
The second and final year of the FEF will deliver grants ranging in amount from $50,000 to $300,000 for an 18 month period with the goal of scaling up innovative investments that promote wealth in traditionally underserved communities. The program previously delivered more than $2 million in grants to 33 Read More
FDA: Canned Clams Contaminated With Extremely High Levels Of Common ‘Forever Chemical’
Canned clams. Courtesy/EWG
EWG News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has announced that “extremely” high levels of a common “forever chemical” linked to cancer have been detected in canned clams.
The Food and Drug Administration found (FDA) a sample of canned clams contained 20,000 parts per trillion, or ppt, of PFOA, one of the most common members of the class of toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS. All 10 samples of clams tested had high levels of PFAS and are considered likely to be a health concern by the FDA.
A safe level has not been established for PFOA in food, Read More
CVNM: New Mexico Community Leaders & Decision-Makers Call On Congress, State Legislature To Act On Climate Following Historic Wildfires
Climate and Energy Advocate Samantha Kao
CVNM News:
SANTA FE — Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) has announced that in the wake of one of New Mexico’s most devastating wildfire seasons to date, a broad group of 35 organizations and community leaders submitted a letter to state decision-makers urging for bold action on climate change.
The letter, addressed to U.S. Congress, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the state legislature, discusses the impact that decades of inaction on climate have had on wildfire size, intensity and frequency.
As the letter states:
“Wildfires are not “caused” Read More
Kirtland Air Force Base Hosts Open House July 21
Courtesy/KAFB
KAFB News:
The Air Force will be hosting an Open House for the Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB) Bulk Fuels Facility project 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 21 in Albuquerque.
This open house will be held at the KAFB Groundwater Treatment System facility, just inside the Ridgecrest Drive Gate near Bullhead Park.
Because of this special event, guests will not be required to pass through the normal security procedures to enter KAFB at this location. Civilian ID for adults is the only requirement. Please, no weapons or illegal substances.
Air Force environmental experts will be available at Read More
County Tourism Task Force Meets Wednesday July 13
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Tourism Implementation Task Force meets noon Wednesday on Zoom.
Members of the Public may join this meeting session to make public comment via Zoom by pasting into their browser the following:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84643316806 once the session has started.
or by Telephone: US: US: +1 669 444 9171
Webinar ID: 846 4331 6806
I. Call to Order
II. Introductions/Announcements
A. Membership Vacancies/Recruitment: Liaisons, Members
III. Business & Possible Action
A. Charter Renewal 16130-22 Charter Renewal for Tourism Implementation Task Force Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: ED Administrator Dan Ungerleider Helping Businesses Find Resources
On the job in Los Alamos Friday is County Economic Development Administrator Dan Ungerleider at the Los Alamos Daily Post conducting a powerpoint presentation on resources available to local small businesses. Ungerleider is conducting this presentation for small businesses throughout the community wishing to expand and those in need of additional or upgraded office equipment and other needs and also for individuals interested in starting a business. He is working together with the Small Business Development Center and the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation to help match Read More
Scenes From Century Bank Business After Hours July 7
During the Chamber’s Business After Hours event Thursday evening, Century Bank Senior Vice President of Finance Anne Kain announced plans to construct a new building at 2201 Trinity Dr., across from Ashley Pond Park for the Los Alamos Branch. ‘We’re super excited,’ Kain said, adding that installation of a fence around the property and landscaping is scheduled for August. The bank hopes the project will be completed within two years, Kain said. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
From left, Title Guaranty Owner/President Denise Terrazas, Los Alamos County Economic Development Administrator Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Augusta Dyson At Señor Tortas
Augusta Dyson serves a customer at Señor Tortas at the eatery’s new location inside the American Legion Post Wednesday at 1325 Trinity Dr. Señor Tortas serves Mexican, American, Italian and seafood. Orders may be placed in advance by calling 505.203.1451. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Señor Tortas also offers catering for all occaisons. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
JMEC District 4 Special Meeting: Lunch, Prizes July 10!
