Udall Joins New Mexico Municipal League Mayoral Caucus For Discussion On Federal Support For Local Governments
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
SANTA FE — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) joined the New Mexico Municipal League’s weekly caucus call Thursday with mayors to discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their communities.
During the call with approximately 60 mayors from around the state, Udall outlined measures the U.S. Senate should take in its next COVID-19 relief bill to support local government and New Mexico communities.
“I realize your plates are full now,” Udall said. “You’re on the frontlines as your communities confront the dual health and economic crises we now face. Your Read More
LEDA Zero Interest Emergency Loan In Final Stage Of Approval For New Mexico Vibrant Corporation
EDD News:
The first no-interest emergency loan from the State of New Mexico’s Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) Fund to help maintain jobs and business operations as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis is in the final stage of approval, Economic Development Department Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced.
The emergency assistance was one of the first initiatives approved by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, in an effort to offer relief to businesses that had to close or curtail operations. The loan program was authorized by the governor March 12 as she moved quickly to mitigate economic Read More
Laura M. Montoya, Operation Bandana NM, Operating Engineers Local 953, National Guard Continue Serving Native Communities Impacted By Covid-19
Scene from Operation Bandana New Mexico product distribution in Cuba. Courtesy photo
Scene from Operation Bandana New Mexico product distribution at Smith Lake Chapter. Courtesy photo
Scene from Operation Bandana New Mexico product distribution at Sandia Pueblo. Courtesy photo
Operation Bandana New Mexico News:
Laura M. Montoya, Operation Bandana New Mexico and International Union of Operating Engineers Local 953, in collaboration with the National Guard traveled to two Pueblos and 20 Navajo Chapters to deliver donated supplies in Sandoval, McKinley and San Juan Counties during Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 80; Tonight’s Low Around 57
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 80 with a 40 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon and tonight’s low around 57. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Chart 76: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 29
The bars show the number of COVID-19 related deaths, reported by the New Mexico Department of Health versus day. The line shows the seven-day average. Created by Eli Ben-NaimRepaving Project On NM 466 / St. Michael’s Drive June 1-9
NMDOT News:
Traffic will be reduced to one lane in a single direction
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation would like the traveling public to be aware of roadwork impacting traffic on N.M. 466 / St. Michael’s Drive beginning June 1 through June 9.
One lane will be closed in a single direction, starting at St. Francis Drive and continuing to Quail Run Drive.
As a lane is completed, it will be reopened and another will be closed for repaving.
Access to Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center and local business will be provided.
Information also is available at www.nmroads.com Read More
New Mexico Mayors Urge Residents To Wear Cloth Masks
Mayor Alan Webber of Santa Fe urges people to wear face masks in public. Screenshot/LADP
Mayor Tim Keller of Albuquerque urges people to wear face masks in public. Screenshot/LADP
STATE News:
- Video messages say coverings can help fight COVID-19
SANTA FE – New Mexico mayors, in coordination with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, have recorded video messages urging residents to wear simple cloth face masks in public to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.
Mayors Dan Barrone of Taos, Sam Cobb of Hobbs, Lynn Crawford of Ruidoso, Tim Keller of Albuquerque, Michael Morris of Clovis and Alan Webber Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 7,493 With 9 More Deaths And 2,728 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 133 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 9 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 12 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 7 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Eddy County
- 2 new cases in Lea County
- 1 new case in Luna County
- 58 new cases in McKinley County
- 4 new cases
Bandelier Begins Increasing Access To Frijoles Canyon
The Narrows of Frijoles Canyon at Bandelier National Monument. Photo by Sally King/NPS
BANDELIER News:
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Bandelier National Monument is increasing recreational access to Frijoles Canyon.
The National Park Service (NPS) is working service wide with federal, state and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.
Beginning Monday, June 8, Bandelier will Read More
Overuse; Abuse May Force Closure Of Rio En Medio Trail
Rio en Medio parking violations issued through May 27. Courtesy/SFNF
The scene of Rio en Medio Trail Head vehicle congestion. Courtesy/SFNF
Trail visitors disregarding trail parking prohibitions. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – Like many other areas on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF), the 6.7-mile Rio en Medio Trail #163 about 14 miles north of downtown Santa Fe has surged in popularity as people seek relief from quarantine by taking to the woods.
The problem is that access to the trailhead is a single-lane county road that crosses private property, and parking is very limited.
And Read More
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