New Mexico Governor Restores Education Funding and Tax Relief
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham vetoed cuts totaling about 30 million, restoring education funding and programs including culturally relevant materials, the Opportunity Scholarship, and Early Childhood Education. She signed bills to backfill with CARES Act funds, provide tax relief, and raise reserves to 11.3 percent, while teachers gain a 1 percent raise amid a 2 billion revenue shortfall.
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Michelle Lujan Grisham
Opportunity
Lujan Grisham
Susan Grisham
Quay County
Pat Woods
Jack Chatfield
Department of Finance and Administration
New Mexico counties receive PILT funds including Quay County
U.S. Senators Udall and Heinrich announced New Mexico will share 41.3 million from the PILT program for 32 counties. Quay County gets 5077 dollars to support general operations, safety, fire protection, road maintenance, and emergency response amid federal land in the county.
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Quay County
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U.S
Tom Udall
Martin Heinrich
Richard Primrose
PILT
National Parks and Forests, Wildlife Refuges
Bureau of Land Management
Department of Interior
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Heinrich
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National Park Systems
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Refuge
South Carolina Soldier Escapes Major Car Crash Near Tucumcari
Edward John Saunderson, 21, survived a high impact 248 feet off I-40 after his 1963 Volkswagen left the road and overturned multiple times. He reported sleepiness at the wheel and was listed in fair condition at Trigg Memorial Hospital. He received a careless driving ticket. Tucumcari prepares for 240 visitors for the Square Dancers Jamboree with workshops and a dance at the Youth Recreation Center.
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Tucumcari
Edward John Saunderson
Interstate 40
Saunderson
Trigg Memorial Hospital
International Order of Odd Fellows Hall
New Mexico Educators Discuss Safer Reopenings And Staffing
Teachers and officials outline safeguards for virus spread including temperature checks and 900 thermometers for distribution. They address mask enforcement, accommodating high risk staff, hybrid teaching planning, internet access via CARES Act funds, and support for educators who become disabled.
Logan parade defies state rules amid covid concerns
On parade day in Logan residents discuss tacit approvals and nonconformity with mask mandates and governor order. Officials declined formal help but locals claim unofficial support while New Mexico reports over 13 000 cases and 500 deaths statewide with six in Quay County. Susan Grisham cites constitutional latitude for public health actions. a governor spokesperson notes the risk to lives and neighbors.
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Susan Grisham
New Mexico
Quay County
Tripp Stelnicki
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico Officials Urge Mask Use Amid Jurisdiction Disputes
Tucumcari Police Chief David Lathrom and Quay County Sheriff dispute enforcement of the governors mask mandate, stressing civil order limits. State Police warn of possible civil penalties for noncompliance while Health and Human Services officials cite masks reducing infection risk. The governor warns of potential stricter measures if cases rise and urges restraint and vigilance.
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David Lathrom
Quay County Sheriff’s Office
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Quay County Sheriff's Office
Quay County
Human Services
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