Legislature cites prekindergarten benefits outweigh costs
A legislative report finds prekindergarten yields higher returns for taxpayers than subsidized child care, though New Mexico plans about 231 million for early childhood next year. PreK costs about 2900 per student with gains through third grade and fewer special education needs.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Legislative Finance Committee
Tobosa seeks grant for larger center expansion
Tobosa Development Center wins county approval to apply for a 500000 Community Development Block Grant. The move aims to expand from 1800 to 2400 square feet on North Richardson Street, add staff, and improve services for adults with disabilities. Tobosa would be the sole applicant after meeting criteria benefiting low and moderate income residents.
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Chaves
Tobosa Development Center
North Richardson Street
Tobosa
Joe Madrid
Tobosa Developmental Services
North Richardson
Madrid
North
Richardson
CDBG
State attorney general to host foreclosure prevention program
Attorney General Gary King will host a foreclosure prevention event in Roswell at S.O.Y. Mar iachs School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Help for New Mexicans Homeowners program offers housing counseling and free legal help, with bank representatives on site. Attendees can receive a housing counselor, a follow up appointment, and consult with lenders. bring relevant papers and visit keepyourhome newmexico.org for details.
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Gary King
Roswell
S.O.Y. Mariachs
New Mexico
King
Pilgrims trek to Chimayo shrine on Good Friday
Thousands of pilgrims walk to the El Santuario de Chimayo as part of a centuries old tradition. Some carry crosses and rosaries while others bring photos and requests for miracles. Authorities boost safety with glow sticks and patrols as buses run to accommodate the spike in visitors.
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Roswell
Assurance
Carol Hanback
Altrusa
Ron Malone
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Joan Blodgett
Suzanne Berry
Morgan Steinback
Nambé
New Mexico
el Santuario de Chimayo
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