Centene Charitable Foundation & Western Sky Community Care Donate $3M For Gateway Project In Albuquerque
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Centene Charitable Foundation and Western Sky Community Care have announced that they have committed funds of $3 million to the One Albuquerque Fund for “The Gateway” project.
The Gateway focuses on key service gaps for the homeless including providing a new center for emergency overnight beds with wrap-around services such as case management, a 24/7 receiving area for first responders, medical sobering, and medical respite.
According to the New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness, more than 1,300 people in Albuquerque sleep in shelters or on the streets each Read More
Legislative Preview Brings Senators, Representatives And Think New Mexico’s Kristina Fisher To Fuller Lodge Thursday
Political News:
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos and the American Association of University Women invite the community to Fuller Lodge for the 2023 Legislative Preview 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5.
Legislators scheduled to participate in the preview include Rep. Christine Chandler and Senators Roberto Gonzales and Leo Jaramillo/ The have agreed to share their views on the upcoming session.
In addition, Associate Director Kristina Fisher of Think New Mexico (TNM), will explain TNM’s legislative recommendations for education reform in the state. All speakers will answer questions Read More
Happy New Year 2023 Los Alamos!
At this start of a brand new year the Los Alamos Daily Post news team wishes our readers in Los Alamos and White Rock and around the globe all the very best in 2023. We also want to take this opportunity as we near our 11-year anniversary next month to express our gratitude to our loyal advertisers – thank you and we look forward to working with you in 2023! Courtesy image Read More
Governor Appoints Quentin Ray Ninth Judicial DA
Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced the appointment of Quentin Ray as Ninth Judicial District Attorney.
The district includes Curry and Roosevelt counties.
Ray will begin in the position Dec. 31, 2022. He will fill a vacancy created when the current district attorney did not register for re-election to the position.
Ray currently serves as Deputy District Attorney for the Ninth Judicial District, supervising and managing the Portales branch of the office and prosecuting criminal cases. Ray grew up in Grady, N.M., Read More
Forest Stewards Guild: Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round: Don’t Hibernate On A Plan
The Forest Stewards Guild reminds the public that – Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round: Don’t Hibernate On A Preparedness Plan. Courtesy/FSG
Forest Stewards Guild News:
SANTA FE — Take this seasonal break to create or review and improve your personal preparedness plan for emergencies.
The Forest Stewards Guild and the Fire Adapted New Mexico learning network (FACNM) and partners at nearby national forests, agencies, and non-governmental organizations conclude the 2022 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign with their December message: Don’t Hibernate on a Preparedness Read More
Governor Appoints Three To Public Regulation Commission, Signs Executive Order Creating Tribal Advisory Council
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Friday announced the appointment of Gabriel Aguilera, Brian Moore and Patrick O’Connell to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC).
They will begin in their roles at the PRC Jan. 1, 2023.
“These appointees are experienced professionals who have the skills needed to oversee an energy transition that is affordable, effective and equitable for every New Mexico community,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “I’m grateful to each of these individuals for providing their expertise in service of our state.”
In addition, the governor on Friday Read More
MOIFA Presents La Cartonería Mexicana Opening Jan. 29
Parrot on dark background. Courtesy/Addison Doty. A.1979.3.359X
MOIFA News:
SANTA FE — The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) presents La Cartonería Mexicana opening in the Hispanic Heritage Wing Jan. 29, 2023 and running through Nov. 3, 2024.
Called cartonería in Mexico, papier-mâché is an integral part of Mexican culture. It uses simple materials of paste, cardboard, and paper evolving from religious purposes to create a diverse array of subjects such as piñatas, dolls, skeletons, toys, and fantastical animals called alebrijes. Cartonería expresses human imagination, Read More
Why Do We Drop A Ball On New Year’s Eve?
Courtesy/history.com
Interesting Facts:
The first ball drops were designed for ship captains, not New Year’s Eve.
Whether at home on the couch or among the crowds in Times Square, watching the New Year’s Eve ball drop symbolizes a fresh start. But as the ball descends to mark another year gone by, it also harkens back to an era when knowing the exact time was much more difficult. Before the 20th century, timekeeping was significantly less precise; most people noted the time thanks to church bells that rang on the hour, though the system was often inaccurate.
For sailors and ship captains, knowing Read More
District Attorney Raúl Torrez Recaps Activities In 2022
District Attornery Raúl Torrez
From the Office of District Attorney Raúl Torrez:
Below is a recap of activities during 2022 from District Attorney Raúl Torrez and his team.
December 2022 Content:
Sentencings & Convictions
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- Convicted: Stephen Paschall
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- International Volunteer Day;
- Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Luncheon;
- New Mexico Chamber of Commerce Fireside Chat;
- Guns to Gardens Gun Buyback;
- Ciudad de Gracia Christmas Store.
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SENTENCINGS & CONVICTIONS:
Convicted: Stephen Paschall. Dec. 16, a jury found Paschall guilty of first degree Read More
Daily Postcard: Snow Covered Truchas Peak
Daily Postcard: View of snow covered Truchas Peak taken Thursday afternoon from Anderson Overlook in Los Alamos. Truchas (Spanish for ‘trout’) Peak is the second highest peak in New Mexico behind Wheeler Peak. It is in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains 26 miles northeast of Santa Fe. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
New Mexico [External Sources]
- Kira Miner: Backdoor cold front for some Thursday - KOB 4
- New Mexico town has endured toxic arsenic in drinking water for - The Washington Post
- Juárez man convicted of murder sentenced to prison in immigration case - El Paso Times
- Electric vehicle rules upheld by New Mexico amid local dealer anxiety - Carlsbad Current Argus
- Venezuelan refugees detained in NM fearful of more deportations to Mexico • Source New Mexico - Source New Mexico
- Legislature's interim session will include more focus on child welfare; water • Source New Mexico - Source New Mexico
