ABA SCLAID Finds Deficiencies In Its Workload Study Of New Mexico Public Defense System
ABA President Reginald Turner
ABA News:
WASHINGTON — The American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Legal Aid and Indigent Defense (SCLAID) and the Seattle-based accounting and consulting firm Moss Adams LLP released findings Friday of a joint study of workloads of state public defense attorneys in New Mexico.
The findings show a systemic deficiency exists for the residents of the state who need public defense.
The principal findings of the study are:
- At a consistent annual workload, the state’s Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD) is deficient 602 full-time-equivalent
First Cannabis Retail & Manufacturing Licenses Issued
NMRLD News:
SANTA FE — The Cannabis Control Division of the Regulation and Licensing Department Wednesday announced that they had issued the first new cannabis retail and manufacturing licenses under the Cannabis Regulation Act, creating jobs and bringing the state another step closer to the successful launch of adult-use cannabis sales by April 1.
“With each day New Mexico’s adult-use cannabis industry is growing,” Cannabis Control Division Director Kristen Thomson said. “Bringing manufacturers and retailers online is an important milestone that allows more businesses, entrepreneurs Read More
Quail, Chicken Eggs And More At Curbside Farmers Market
Blue Window Bistro Open Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
Scenes From Chamber Ribbon Cutting Event At Muy Salsas
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday evening for the highly anticipated opening of Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Dr. Normally ribbon cutting ceremonies are open to the public, but this one was slightly different due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. Only a small number of people were invited to attend to help keep everyone safe. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Holding the ribbon from left, LACDC Chair Jim Hall, Julio Martinez, Owner Gisel Martinez, cutting the ribbon Julia Martinez, Patrice Corral Owner, Owner Christine Martinez, Read More
County Board Of Appeals Meets Wednesday Jan. 19
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Appeals meets 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting will be televised.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Jan. 19, 2022 Board of Appeals Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 898 6794 9847 Read More
State Bar Of New Mexico Presents Free Estate Planning, Probate And Institutional Medicaid Workshop Jan. 18
STATE BAR OF NEW MEXICO NEWS:
ALBUQUERQUE — A free workshop presented by the Legal Resources for the Elderly Program, Estate Planning, Probate and Institutional Medicaid, will be held 11 a.m. Jan. 18, via video and teleconference.
This webinar is presented by the Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) and will cover information regarding Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, Probate, Non-Probate Transfers (including Transfers on Death Deeds) and Institutional Medicaid.
This webinar is open to the public.
To register for this free event, click the link below, and Read More
New Mexico MainStreet Awards $2.5 Million To 13 Capital Outlay Public Infrastructure Revitalization Projects
NMMS News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico MainStreet (NMMS) and the New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD) announced Friday that $2.5 million has been awarded for revitalization projects in 13 NMMS districts.
The NMMS Public Infrastructure Capital Outlay Program provides funding for upgrades within a targeted public investment area.
Projects must be an economic driver, demonstrate impact on the local economy, improve the appearance & functionality of the district, create connectors, and engage local property & business owners.
“The Capital Outlay Program is an essential Read More
FBI And Santa Fe Police Seek Information On Getaway Vehicle Used In Bank Robbery Friday Afternoon
Anyone who recognizes this thief is asked to contact the FBI at 505.889.1300, Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at (505).843.STOP or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. Courtesy/FBI
UPDATE: The FBI and Santa Fe Police Department are seeking information about a late-model red Honda Accord with a New Mexico black chile license plate. After the robbery, the suspect got into this vehicle, which was driven by another individual. Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to contact the FBI at 505.889.1300.
FBI News:
The FBI and Santa Fe Police Department are seeking the Read More
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Plans $80M Regional Cancer Center
CHRISTUS St. Vincent President and CEO Lillian Montoya
CHRISTUS St. Vincent News:
Santa Fe – The CHRISTUS St. Vincent Hospital Board has announced its commitment to a new and expanded Regional Cancer Center on the hospital’s main campus.
The initiative represents an important step in the hospital’s continuing mission to serve the cancer care needs of the entire Santa Fe and North Central New Mexico community.
This new state of the art building will ensure a patient-first, fully integrated cancer program that ensures patients can receive all their cancer care in one location, with expanded Read More
