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By SFPS In partnership with NEA-Santa Fe, Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) is pleased to announce that El Dorado Community School educational assistant, Carol Kalm, is the SFPS March Educational Support Professional of the Month. Kalm was recognized on Tuesday, March 26th with an award, gift card, and certificate presented …

By NMDOH The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announces eleven recommendations to continue the state’s progress addressing drug overdose rates. The recommendations come from the New Mexico Overdose Prevention and Pain Management Advisory Council, made up of state agencies such as NMDOH, regulatory bodies, and multiple medical professional associations. …

By SFNF The updated Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs) are now available in both electronic and paper formats online and at the Santa Fe National Forest Headquartersand District Offices. MVUMs show all forest roads and trails open to motor vehicle travel on the 1.6-million-acre forest. National forests are required to …

By NM Game and Fish Great news — Eagle Nest Lake State Park has re-opened to boating starting today!  “With the new fishing season upon us, we want to give boaters the opportunity to safely get back on the water,” said Park Superintendent Lee Ferguson. Temperatures are still around the …

By Tom Udall Press Office  U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-N.M.) introduced a resolution in Congress to designate this week, April 1st through 7th, as National Public Health Week, as a part of his efforts to continue working toward a healthier New Mexico and healthier America. A similar resolution was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.). “National Public Health Week is …

By Tom Udall Press Office  U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs,  Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Tina Smith (D-Minn.), all members of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, denounced the Trump Department of Justice’s (DOJ) decision to support the full dismantling of the …

By House Republican Communications House Republican Leader Jim Townsend (R-Artesia) renewed his effort to appeal for a public test of Senate Bill 8, legislation passed earlier this year that mandates citizen background checks on firearm sales in New Mexico. Townsend resubmitted his proposed draft petition to Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse …

By Office of the Governor  Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed into law a new initiative to boost the marketing of New Mexico’s outdoor recreation industries and create a division in the Economic Development Department to grow outdoor businesses. The Legislature has appropriated an initial $200,000 to launch the Outdoor …

By NM State Land Office Commissioner Garcia Richard and Senator Ivey-Soto (D-15) joined Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham as she signed Senate Bill 458 into law. The new state law will require public notice and input prior to the land office taking final action on any proposed land sales, land exchanges …

By Office of the Governor  Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday signed into law the first increase to the statewide minimum wage since 2009, delivering on a promise to New Mexico workers and families.   More than 100,000 New Mexicans stand to benefit from the escalating phased-in raises that will …