Observer views Rio Rancho mental health initiative as positive step
The Observer endorses a city led continuum of care for mental health, seeking a summit with SRMC, UNM SRMC, local government and emergency responders to inventory resources and plan a coordinated approach. Rio Rancho Police training expands crisis intervention to reduce violence, with a goal to certify half of 134 officers in 40 hours and the rest in a 10 hour course.
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Shelby Smith
Dawnn Robinson
UNM
SRMC
Jamie Silva-Steele
Pueblo
Robinson
Smith
SAMC
Albuquerque
Michael Geier
Nicholas Oaken
New Mexico
RRPD
Police Department
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St Felix Pantry Sees Rising Senior Hunger In New Mexico
Manuel Casias notes a jump in seniors seeking food at St Felix Pantry affecting about 26 percent of 6 000 client households. The pantry partners with City of Albuquerque and The Storehouse to aid 150 seniors, highlighting hunger among seniors across New Mexico and nationwide.
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St. Felix
St. Felix Pantry
The
New Mexico
Feeding America
Albuquerque
Storehouse
St Felix Pantryets
Manuel Casias
Barbara Loop
Rio Rancho
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NMDA Pesticide Rules and Licenses in New Mexico
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture provides guidance on pesticide regulation including registration of products licensing and inspections for general use and restricted use pesticides. It covers licensing for hire applications CEUs for license maintenance and how to report suspected misuse to the Pesticide Compliance Section at 575 646 2134.
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New Mexico Department of Agriculture
NMDA
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
New Mexico
Nmsu
Hymie Osofsky A Quiet Local Hero Remembered
A reminiscence honors Hymie Osofsky a WWII veteran and parks and recreation worker who prepared Babe Ruth league fields, mentored youth, and quietly shaped countless lives. He faced ridicule yet persisted, teaching youngsters the craft of baseball field upkeep and community service.
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Parks and Recreation Department
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