Bill Focusing On Preserving Native Language Passes New Mexico House Of Representatives House Friday
Rep. Derrick Lente
STATE News:
SANTA FE — A bill that would help preserve Native languages and fairly compensate teachers who hold a Native American Language Certificate passed the New Mexico House of Representatives Friday with a unanimous vote.
HB 60 would increase the salaries for teachers of Native languages by making those who hold a certificate in Native language and cultures, also known as a 520 certificate, eligible for a level two license salary.
The bill also would put the tribes and pueblos in charge of establishing proficiency criteria and renewal procedures for the 520 certificate. Read More
CHART 601: COVID Diagnoses In New Mexico Top 500,000
This chart shows the cumulative number of COVID-19 diagnoses in New Mexico versus date. The arrows above the chart highlight the duration of each 100,000 diagnoses epoch (the number of days is indicated, too). One in four New Mexicans was diagnosed with COVID-19. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNorthern New Mexico College Opens Free Welding Camps
NNMC News:
Unemployed workers will receive hands-on training and job placement assistance
ESPAÑOLA — According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/production/welders-cutters-solderers-and-brazers.htm) welding is expected to grow by 8 percent in the next 10 years.
Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is partnering with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions to offer free welding camps that include job placement assistance upon completion.
Participants will train for entry-level jobs in the manufacturing and construction trades as production Read More
Senate Committee Backs Tax Cuts Supported By Governor
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
By DANIEL J. CHACÓN
The Santa Fe New Mexican
In a bipartisan vote, a Senate committee late Thursday endorsed an omnibus tax bill that would free most seniors from New Mexico’s income tax on Social Security benefits and would reduce the gross receipts tax rate by a quarter percent.
While the bill still faces other hurdles in the final days of the legislative session, the 9-1 vote by the Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee marked a big win for Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, whose legislative priorities include exempting Social Security Read More
Skolnik: NM COVID News – The Value Of Getting Boosted
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
The New Mexico Department of Health has just produced the first data that shows the rates of infections, hospitalizations, and deaths by vaccine status, including boosters.
This data is so important that I wanted to do a short note on it immediately for the Los Alamos community.
For the period Jan. 10 to Feb. 7, two comparisons are shown below.
Those people not fully vaccinated, compared to those people who are fully vaccinated but without a booster have:
Those not fully vaccinated, compared to those fully vaccinated with a booster have:
This data makes clear that Read More
Air Force Research Laboratory Hosts Collaborative Wargame Experiment With Munitions Directorate At Kirtland AFB
From left, Orlando de la Garza, Ross Dudley, Jeffrey MacGillivray and Joe Aldrich observe operations and collect data during AFRL’s Directed Energy and Kinetic Energy Directed Energy Concept Utility Experiment (DEKE DEUCE) held Jan. 24-28 at Kirtland AFB. Photo by Allen Winston/USAF
AFRL News:
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE — The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Directed Energy Directorate (AFRL/RD) hosted a collaborative wargame with its sister AFRL unit, the Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW) Jan. 24-28 at Kirtland AFB.
The Directed Energy and Kinetic Energy Directed Energy Utility Concept Read More
Joint Resolution To Allow Essential Services For New Mexicans Passes House Floor
HJR 1 Co-sponsor Rep. Christine Chandler of Los Alamos
STATE News:
SANTA FE — House Joint Resolution 1, which would allow voters to amend the State Constitution to allow the state to provide essential services and utilities to households across New Mexico passed on the floor by a vote of 43-23.
“In too many communities across our state families lack broadband service which prevents children from learning, or lack of water which creates health issues for families,” said Rep. Anthony Allison (D-Fruitland). “This amendment would support the most vulnerable communities in our state that need Read More
NACo To Host Legislative Conference Feb. 12-16
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Counties (NACo) will convene its annual Legislative Conference Feb. 12-16 in person and virtually.
Nearly 1,500 elected and appointed county officials from across the country will focus on pressing federal policy issues facing county governments. Attendees will hear from national experts, consider policy resolutions and meet with administration officials and members of Congress.
Highlights to include (all times Eastern Standard Time):
Featured General Session Speakers:
Monday, Feb. 14
9 -10:30 a.m.
Washington Hilton Hotel, Read More
Legislative Roundup: 7 Days Remaining In 2022 Session
Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, left, speaks to about 30 people on Environment Day Thursday outside the Capitol. House Bill 37 would create a community block grant program for energy efficiency projects. The program would focus on building improvements and other projects benefiting low-income residents. Photo by Gabriela Campos/SFNM
Legislative Roundup
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Voting rights: A governor-backed bill advocates say will increase voter access in New Mexico is headed to the full Senate for what promises to be a fiery debate.
The Senate Finance Committee endorsed a substitute Read More
New Mexico House Of Representatives Passes Crucial Education Bill With Unanimous Support
Rep. Debra Sariñana (D-Albuquerque)
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The House unanimously passed HB 13 Thursday, the Teacher Residency Act, which would ensure New Mexico schools can retain a diverse and well trained workforce.
HB 13 appropriates money for a teacher residency fund, so that new teachers will receive guided training from a veteran teacher while receiving a stipend to avoid financial hardship.
“This bill creates a pipeline to recruit and retain top-notch teachers for New Mexico schools,” said Debra Sariñana (D-Albuquerque). “This would be a game changer for teachers and students in Read More
New Mexico [External Sources]
- New Mexico AG says Dona Ana County judge violated state law - KOAT New Mexico
- UNM, NMSU graduation ceremonies will go on as planned - KOB 4
- Unemployment claims in New Mexico increased last week - Farmington Daily Times
- NM AG challenges early probation end for ex-Las Cruces teacher in sexual assault case - cbs4local.com
- Better chances for showers and storms into the weekend - KRQE News 13
- New Mexico AG calls out controversial judge’s recent decision - KRQE News 13
