Udall Office To Co-host Northern New Mexico Healing Our Communities Forum And Youth Summit
COMMUNITY News:
ESPAÑOLA – The office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall will co-host the 6th annual Northern New Mexico Healing Our Communities Forum and Youth Summit Thursday and Friday.
The two-day event will focus on preventing substance abuse and addiction, substance abuse treatment, and incorporating youth and community member perspectives into an anti-drug strategic plan for northern New Mexico.
Additional co-hosts include the office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, the office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján, the U.S. Attorney’s office, the New Mexico High Intensity Drug Trafficking Read More
Weekend Drive To Ghost Ranch In Abiquiu
Scene from a Saturday drive to Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu and surrounding area. Photo by Robert Beberniss
Scene from a Saturday drive to Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu and surrounding area. Photo by Robert Beberniss
Scene from a Saturday drive to Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu and surrounding area. Photo by Robert Beberniss
Staff Report
Located at 280 Private Dr., in Abiquiu, Ghost Ranch is a unique combination of natural beauty, paleontology, geology, archaeology, history and art.
For more than 55 years, Ghost Ranch has been a national education and retreat center owned by the Presbyterian Church. At one time Read More
AIA Presents Dr. Stephan Haggard Speaking On North Korea: ‘Witness to Transformation’ April 19
Dr. Stephan Haggard
AIA News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The Albuquerque International Association (AIA) will host a public lecture by Dr. Stephan Haggard titled “North Korea: Witness to Transformation” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19 at UNM Continuing Education Auditorium.
Dr. Haggard is the Lawrence and Sallye Krause Professor of Korea-Pacific Studies; Director, Korea-Pacific Program (KPP); and Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the School of International Relations & Pacific Studies at the University of California, San Diego.
Professor Haggard will outline a path-breaking new Read More
Gathering of Nations April 23-25
American Princess. Photo by Kimber Wallwork-Heineman
Pow wow dancer. Photo by Kimber Wallwork-Heineman
GON News:
The Gathering of Nations (GON) three day event starts Thursday evening, April 23 with the Miss Indian World Talent Presentations at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Downtown Albuquerque.
The Gathering of Nations PowWow is a two day and night event, April 24-25; also included with the price of the Gathering of Nations PowWow admission is the Indian Traders Market and Stage 49.
The Gathering of Nations PowWow is held at the UNM Arena “The Pit” in Albuquerque. The Gathering Read More
New Mexico Art In Public Places Program In Jeopardy
By TISA GABRIEL,
Former New Mexico Arts Division Director 1983-1988
JAMES RUTHERFORD,
Former Director of the Governor’s Gallery 1986-1992
Tucked away in the Capital Outlay Bill, which died in the final hours of the recent Legislative session is a clause that should be of great concern to artists, supporters of the arts, and indeed anyone who appreciates the quality of life enhancements that public art provides.
Section 43 of the House amendment takes $2.4 million from the Art in Public Places fund that has already been designated to specific projects across the state – at least half of which Read More
Governor Signs E-cigarettes Child Safety Legislation
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
Gov. Susana Martinez signed legislation Wednesday to help protect New Mexico’s children from e-cigarettes and liquid nicotine products.
Senate Bill 433, sponsored by Sen. John Ryan, R-Albuquerque, will prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes to minors and requires retail liquid nicotine packages to be sold in child-resistant containers. If a child consumes liquid nicotine, it can be fatal.
House Bill 213, sponsored by Rep. Sarah Maestas Barnes, R-Albuquerque, also requires child-resistant packaging for liquid nicotine products.
Martinez also acted on Read More
Prescribed Burn In Santa Fe Watershed Postponed
SFNF News:
Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest cancelled plans to conduct a prescribed burn in the lower portion of the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed next week based on the wind forecast and concerns for firefighter and public safety.
According to the National Weather Service, winds may range from 10 to 40 miles per hour next week, significantly increasing the likelihood of area Red Flag Warnings, which alert firefighting and land management agencies to short-term weather conditions that may result in extreme fire behavior.
Prescribed fire is part of the collaborative Read More
Inmates Build Hoop House For School
Inmates construct hoop house at Turquoise Trail Charter School. Courtesy photo
Inmates work to give back to the community. Courtesy photo CI News:
Inmates at the Penitentiary of New Mexico in Santa Fe County are giving back to the community.
The inmates built a hoop house for Turquoise Trail Charter School in Santa Fe. The hoop house will provide the children at the school with the opportunity to grow and harvest their own fruits and vegetables.
The project gave the inmates the opportunity to give back and do something good while in prison. The project was made possible by Corrections
NCRTD Asks Congress To Renew Transportation Bill
NCRTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District has joined more than 240 organizations and community groups throughout the U.S. to call for action as expiration of Federal Transportation Bill approaches May 31.
It has been determined by APTA (American Public Transportation Association), without a long-term federal transportation funding bill, NCRTD (North Central Regional Transit District), along with many other transit organizations, could face tremendous uncertainty, and a bill is needed for better and expanded transportation options, and to continue to grow the economy. Read More
Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Gathers Friday Morning In Española
Assistant Manager Pete Maggiore of NNSA’s Environmental Projects Office at the Los Alamos Field Office gives a presentation at Friday’s RCLC meeting in Española City Chambers. Photo by Eric Vasquez/valleydailypost.com
Staff Report
The Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities (RCLC) met Friday morning in the Española City Chambers at 405 N. Paseo de Oñate.
RCLC members heard an update on activities of the New Mexico Congressional Delegation. The members also heard presentations from Assistant Manager Pete Maggiore of NNSA’s Environmental Projects Office at the Los Read More
