Collaborative For Higher Education Shared Services Selects Workday To Transform Student Experience, Operations
Higher Education News:
SANTA FE – Many students face an uphill battle when considering or attending college. From figuring out registration, placement and advising to managing course scheduling, degree completion and transfer, colleges have not made it easy.
The Collaborative for Higher Education Shared Services, or CHESS, has a vision to transform the student experience and modernize operations. For the first time in the nation, five independent community colleges have voluntarily come together to launch an Enterprise Resource Planning platform (ERP) capitalizing on the power of Read More
Governor Launches Effort To Enhance Demographic Analysis, State Services For LGBTQ+ New Mexicans
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order today directing executive state departments to begin collecting voluntary self-identification information pertaining to sexual orientation and gender identity, an advance long-sought by LGBTQ+ advocates that will provide the state with data to improve the provisions of service to a traditionally underserved population.
The effect of the order will be to enhance the capacity and ability of state agencies to address health disparities and identify and remove barriers to effective care for Read More
New Mexico State Police To Conduct Proactive Crime Suppression & Traffic Operations In Albuquerque Metro Area
NMSP Chief Tim Johnson
NMSP News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will begin proactive crime suppression and traffic enforcement operations Tuesday, Aug. 17, in the Albuquerque Metro area.
Approximately 35 NMSP officers are assigned to the three week long Albuquerque operation. Officers will direct their efforts toward criminal activity and aggressive driving in areas of concern as relayed to the Department by the Albuquerque Police Department.
NMSP officers will conduct operations along Interstate 25 and Interstate 40 in Bernalillo County. They will be visible on Read More
Mesa Public Library: 72 Years Of Women’s Suffrage In Words And Pictures With Artist/Author Meneese Wall Aug. 23
The 19th Amendment was ratified in August 1920, guaranteeing that ‘The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.’ Courtesy/LAC
We Demand The Right To Vote: The Journey to the 19th Amendment, by Meneese Wall, is a 5-time award-winning book that offers a beautifully illustrated history of the three-generation long civil rights movement known as Women’s Suffrage. Courtesy/LAC
Author and Artist Meneese Wall
LIBRARY News:
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FBI: Man From Loving Charged With Transporting Illegal Aliens, Kidnapping And Harboring Faces Up To Life In Prison
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Eddie Sanchez, 43, of Loving made an initial appearance Aug. 10 in Federal Court on charges of kidnapping, transporting an illegal alien, and harboring an illegal alien.
Sanchez remains in custody pending a detention hearing.
According to a criminal complaint, around December of 2019, Sanchez allegedly began communicating with a victim by telephone and Facebook, and the two began a long-distance relationship.
After several months, Sanchez allegedly informed the victim that he had arranged for her to be smuggled into the United States illegally.
On or about Jan. Read More
Traffic Alert: Main Hill Road Closed For Rockfall Mitigation
Traffic Alert:
Beginning today, N.M. 502 (Main Hill Road) will be closed along a 2-mile stretch for approximately 10 days.
During this time, New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) crews will mitigate a rockfall hazard along the roadway.
Main Hill Road Closure Schedule:
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday; and
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Proceed with caution around the area and stay alert for NMDOT crews and vehicles.
Posts From The Road: Humble Beginnings
Carson House: The birthplace of Johnny Carson sits on a corner in Corning, Iowa. The house is open to the public only on weekends and was closed the day of our visit. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Eisenhower Birthplace: First Lady Mary Geneva Doud (Mamie Eisenhower) was born in Boone, Iowa and grew up in Iowa and Colorado. In 1916 she married Dwight D. Eisenhower who later became the 34th president of the United States. Mamie Eisenhower was First Lady through 1961 when the Eisenhowers retired in Pennsylvania. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Wayne Museum: The John Wayne Birthplace Read More
American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Wins Hearing At New Mexico Public Employee Labor Relations Board
AFT News:
OJO CALIENTE — The New Mexico Public Employees Labor Board revoked discipline issued against Sandoval by the Mesa Vista Consolidated School District for requesting hand sanitizer effective against COVID-19 for her co-workers and students.
As a result of the recent ruling, the Mesa Vista Consolidated School District, was required to publicly post a notice from the New Mexico Public Employees Labor Relations Board outlining violations of the Public Employees Bargaining Act and the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Mesa Vista Federation of Teachers Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Aug. 13: 798 New Cases, Totaling 218,569 With 5 New Deaths And 198,398 Recovered
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 798 additional COVID-19 cases Friday.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new cases bringing the total to 582 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 5 new deaths Friday in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 197 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 53 new cases in Chaves County
- 7 new cases in Cibola County
- 7 new cases in Colfax
New Mexico Vaccination Events For Week Ending Aug. 21
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — COVID-19 vaccines are available at 19 Mobile Vaccination School Events for the week ending Aug. 21.
Anyone can get a COVID-19 vaccine at these events, although the focus is on eligible students.
Those under age 18 need to provide a signed consent form, but parents do not have to be present for student vaccination.
Schools may request an on-site vaccination event through this Department of Health webform.
Schools should have at least 25 eligible people, who can include family and community members.
Mobile Vaccination School Event locations for the week ending Aug. 21: Read More
New Mexico [External Sources]
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- What’s happening around New Mexico April 19-25 - KRQE News 13
- James McGrath Morris brings New Mexico writers to the table - Santa Fe New Mexican
- UNM celebrates 2024 New Mexico Postdoctoral Research Symposium - UNM Newsroom
- New Mexico has $4.5 billion in state funding sitting untouched - KOB 4
- New Mexico Jewish communities concerned about threat of attacks during Passover - KOB 4
