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 By The New Mexico National Guard SANTA FE, N.M. — Retired Army Lt. Gen. Edward D. Baca passed away after a long battle with leukemia at the age of 82 in the early morning of Sept. 15, 2020 surrounded by family at his home in Albuquerque, N.M. Baca was appointed …

By SFNF Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are taking a carefully considered look at resuming the limited use of prescribed fire to reduce hazardous fuels, improve wildlife habitat, and create healthier, more resilient forest and watershed ecosystems. A final decision on whether to proceed with a …

Federal grants will fund outreach from Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) to improve learning outcomes for students before, during and after enrollment WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) announced that seven New Mexico colleges and universities will receive over $4.1 …

Washington, D.C. – During a hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, Congressman Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, questioned Federal Communications Commissioners on the urgent need for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to address its flawed broadband maps and implement provisions …

A fair and accurate Census count is critical to accurately reflecting state and federal electoral representation, but Trump administration decisions to cut the Census enumeration timeline a month short endangers a complete count for New Mexico WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined a group of 19 senators to demand …

By Arnie Leshin  Sorry Los Angeles, but the Denver Nuggets are soaring, not only against your Clippers, but also against the Utah Jazz in an unprecedented back-to-back comebacks from 3-1 Western Conference deficits. And so, while LA will not see the match-up it hoped for, the Clippers versus the Lakers, …

By Somos Un Pueblo Unido | September 16, 2020 Somos Un Pueblo Unido, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) and several local organizations will host another COVID-19 drive-through testing event on Saturday at El Camino Real Academy aimed at reaching Latino immigrant essential workers and their families. To-go meals …

New Mexico Press Association The League of Women Voters of New Mexico launched its statewide voter guide on Sept. 15th. Vote411.org will provide information on national and statewide candidates, much of it in English and Spanish. This will be in addition to the League’s regular four area printed editions, which …

Multi-agency approach aims to protect residents and families from abuse and fraud The Office of The Governor | September 16, 2020 SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico has created a new partnership between the state Attorney General, State Auditor and Ombudsman to protect seniors and specialized care individuals at …