NMWC Supply Drive Partners With New Mexico Helping Ukraine Saturday And Sunday In Albuquerque
Cultural Properties Restoration Fund Awards Nearly $1.2 Million To Eight New Mexico Projects
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division has announced that eight New Mexico projects – ranging from Taos to Hillsboro to Portales – have received nearly $1.2 million to fund historic restoration work through the Cultural Properties Restoration Fund.
“This statewide program enables us to support organizations working to preserve New Mexico’s cultural heritage, and we’re thrilled to see it continue to grow in its second year of funding,” State Historic Preservation Officer Michelle Ensey said.
Funding for the Cultural Properties Restoration Fund was made Read More
State Of New Mexico Hosts Spring Indian Education Summit
Public Education Secretary Mariana Padilla listens to Tribal Leaders at Thursday’s Spring Indian Education Summit at Santa Fe Indian School. Courtesy/NMPED
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham listens to a Tribal leader. Courtesy/NMPED
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state education leaders joined leaders of New Mexico’s Pueblos, Tribes, and Nations for the semi-annual Government-to-Government (G2G) meeting Thursday at Santa Fe Indian School.
“The annual Indian Education Summit is a powerful reminder of our shared responsibility to honor and support Native students, Read More
Luján, Fischer Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Universal Service Fund Working Group
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Ranking Member of the Senate Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, and Deb Fischer (R-NE), Chair of the Senate Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, announced the reconstitution of the Universal Service Fund (USF) Working Group. Last Congress, Sen. Luján launched the original bipartisan, bicameral working group to evaluate and propose potential reforms to the USF.
In the House, Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Richard Hudson (R-NC9) and Ranking Member Doris Matsui (D-CA7) are Read More
SFCC And SF HEC To Close In Honor Of July 4
SFCC campus in summer. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and Santa Fe Higher Education Center will be closed Thursday, July 4, for Independence Day. The college’s early childhood development center, Kids Campus, and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center also will be closed.
Regularly scheduled classes resume on Saturday, July 5. The fitness center will be open from 8 a.m–3 p.m., Saturday, July 5. All services will resume on Monday, July 7.
Fall credit classes begin on August 18. For information on registration visit sfcc.edu/get-started/apply-and- Read More
GEAR UP New Mexico Hosts Summer Tribal College Bus Tour
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — More than 25 students from seven high schools explored college campuses throughout New Mexico and Colorado to connect with admissions offices, degree programs and experience life on campus.
The GEAR UP New Mexico Summer Tribal College Bus Tour was the first of its kind as students visited Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), Navajo Technical University, San Juan College and Fort Lewis College.
GEAR UP students spent three days exploring a variety of postsecondary paths, unique college offerings and workshops that included opportunities geared toward indigenous Read More
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Hampton: The Role Of The County Health Council In Our Community
By LISA HAMPTON
Chair
Los Alamos County Health Council
As Chair of the Los Alamos County Health Council, I wanted to provide an update about the role of the Health Council and our current activities and objectives moving forward.
The Los Alamos County Health Council is a state-mandated entity, and because of that has specific deliverables that must be met each year. In 2019, the State of New Mexico established 33 health councils and 10 tribal councils (through the passing of HB 137), which have legislative funding appropriated to them each year for carrying out a set of deliverables that includes Read More
State Announces Annual Conference On Aging Sept. 23–25
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — The 47th annual Conference on Aging will take place Sept. 23-25 at the scenic Glorieta Adventure Camp in Glorieta, New Mexico.
This year’s conference will bring together seniors, caregivers, service providers and advocates from across the state for three full days of learning, connection and celebration. With the theme, “EngAGE as you Age,” this year’s event will focus on healthy aging and vibrant living. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in informative sessions on health and wellness, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, adult abuse, neglect and exploitation, Read More
Former Pueblo Of Isleta Governor Max Zuni Passes Away
NMIAD News:
SANTA FE — Former Pueblo of Isleta Governor Max Zuni, whose legacy includes leadership on tribal education and cultural preservation, passed away on Wednesday.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department expressed their deepest condolences and extended prayers to Governor Zuni’s family and the Pueblo of Isleta Community.
“New Mexico has lost a true partner and champion for his people,” Lujan Grisham said. “Governor Zuni understood that real leadership isn’t about taking credit—it’s about taking responsibility. Whether Read More
