Labor Dept awards $800K for New Mexico wildfire recovery
The U S Department of Labor announced an initial $800000 dislocated worker grant to aid cleanup and recovery from the South Fork and Salt forest fires in Otero Lincoln and Mescalero areas. FEMA declared a major disaster on June 20 enabling federal relief and a potential up to $2 million grant to fund temporary jobs training and services for affected workers.
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Otero County
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New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
Free virtual legal webinar for older adults in Albuquerque
The New Mexico State Bar Foundation presents a free virtual webinar via Zoom on Tuesday August 13 at 11 a.m. MT. It covers powers of attorney advance health care directives probate non probate transfers including transfer on death deeds and institutional Medicaid for older adults or their caretakers. Residents register online or by calling 505 797 6005 with name and email. a confirmation with joining details will follow.
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City council agendas focus on licenses and housing code
Staff notes programs for human and natural resources development and community facilities with grant funding and legislative aid. Public hearings cover six Main and Second street liquor license transfers to 7 Eleven stores, with Canopy and dispensing licenses reviewed for public health and morals in line with local ordinances. Affordable housing ordinance updates redefine income tiers under the NM Mortgage Financing Authority. MainStreet Roswell funding request totals 75,000 versus last year's 45,000.
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Tim Walz named as Harris running mate contender
The article traces Tim Walz’s political rise from U S congressional representative for Minnesota 1st district elected in 2006 to governor since 2019 and notes his consideration as Kamala Harris's vice presidential running mate. It cites support from New Mexico figures including Gov Grisham and Senators Lujan and Heinrich, plus reactions from NM representatives and national critics. It highlights Walz's labor, gun safety, abortion rights and school lunch advocacy, polling in Minnesota and GOP critiques portraying him as far left.
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George Floyd
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Steve Pearce
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MatanzaFest plans advance amid high school playoff talk
Garcia, a member of the MatanzaFest technical committee, says the event has 10 plus teams showing interest though payment and registration systems are not ready. Erard reports 14 committees have proposed budgets and lodgers tax funds will be sought next week with a long approval path through city boards. Andrea Moore at 575-623-5695 invites teams to enter the competition while health and safety reviews with USDA and NM Environment Department proceed. Garcia expresses strong optimism about the festival’s success.
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