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Governor announces judicial appointment of Crystal Lees
New Mexico Office of The Governor
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January 16, 2025
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Thursday the appointment of Crystal Lees as a Second Judicial District Court judge. Lees’ appointment follows the retirement of Judge Debra Ramirez. Since 2018, Lees has served the state of New...
$5.4 million awarded for rural health care in New Mexico – Funding will expand maternal, behavioral, and primary health services
New Mexico Office of The Governor
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November 21, 2024
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that four rural health care organizations will receive a combined $5.4 million from the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund to bring health services closer to New Mexicans in underserved areas....
The University of New Mexico Continuing Education Expands Cannabis Education Programs for Billion Dollar Industry
EIN Presswire
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October 31, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE, NM, UNITED STATES, October 31, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The University of New Mexico Continuing Education division announced the expansion of their cannabis industry programming to meet the demand for workers in the state’s...
Governor issues statement on the death of NAACP leader Dr. Harold Bailey
New Mexico Office of The Governor
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January 15, 2025
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement today on the passing of NAACP leader Dr. Harold Bailey. Under Dr. Bailey’s leadership, the Albuquerque NAACP endorsed the Elizabeth Whitefield End of Life Option Act in 2020,...
Governor issues statement on WNMU board resignations
New Mexico Office of The Governor
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January 7, 2025
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement after the resignations of the remaining members of the Western New Mexico Board of Regents today: “I have accepted the regents’ resignations and will appoint new leaders who...
Corpus Christi Medical Assistant School Opens New Classes to Meet Healthcare Industry Demand
EIN Presswire
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March 14, 2025
Corpus Christi Medical Assistant School opens, offering hands-on training and flexible payment plans to meet the growing demand for healthcare workers. CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Corpus Christi...
Coalition for Specialty Crop Innovation Applauds Bipartisan House Tax Bill to Boost Innovation in U.S. Agriculture
EIN Presswire
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March 7, 2025
New Coalition Calls for Swift Passage of the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Coalition for Specialty Crop Innovation celebrates the bipartisan introduction of the...
FEMA’s New Mexico Joint Recovery Office is Hiring: Attend Nov. 19 and 20 Job Fairs in Santa Fe
FEMA
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November 8, 2024
SANTA FE, N.M. — The FEMA New Mexico Joint Recovery Office (JRO) is hosting a hiring fair on Nov. 19 and 20 for full-time positions with the New Mexico Joint Recovery Office and Claims Office. FEMA staff will be available at the fairs to receive...
Ambassador of Portugal Presents Letter of Credence to Acting Governor General
Solomon Islands Government
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March 12, 2025
Ambassador of Portugal Presents Letter of Credence to Acting Governor General The Ambassador of the Republic of Portugal to Solomon Islands, His Excellency António Albuquerque […]
Attorney General Bonta Files Brief in Support of Lawsuit Challenging U.S. DOJ’s Unlawful Restrictions on Domestic Violence Funds
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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July 11, 2025
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in submitting an amicus brief in Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence v. Bondi, supporting plaintiffs challenging conditions placed on Violence Against...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for New Mexico
FEMA
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November 2, 2024
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New Mexico to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on Oct. 19-20, 2024. The President’s action makes...
Governor appoints former state Senator Greg Nibert to PRC
New Mexico Office of The Governor
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January 1, 2025
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the appointment of former state Senator Greg Nibert to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission for a six-year term beginning January 1, 2025. Nibert will succeed Commissioner James...
New Mexico Education Secretary Arsenio Romero resigned today effective immediately
New Mexico Office of The Governor
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August 28, 2024
SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Education Secretary Arsenio Romero resigned today, effective immediately. Earlier this month, New Mexico State University officials announced that Romero is one of five finalists for the position of president of the...
Governor mourns passing of President Jimmy Carter
New Mexico Office of The Governor
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December 30, 2024
SANTA FE — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today issued the following statement on the death of former President Jimmy Carter: Manny and I were saddened to learn of the passing of President Jimmy Carter on Sunday, and today we mourn the...
Multi-GRAMMY® Nominated Recording Artist David Arkenstone Announces 2024 Holiday Concert on Dec 8th in Taos, New Mexico
EIN Presswire
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October 17, 2024
The highly anticipated return to New Mexico of "A Winter's Eve with David Arkenstone" on Dec 8, spreading musical holiday cheer at Taos Center for the Arts TAOS, NM, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Legendary composer David...
First Busey Corporation Completes Acquisition of CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. and CrossFirst Bank
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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March 3, 2025
CHAMPAIGN, Il. and LEAWOOD, Kan., March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Busey Corporation (“Busey”) (NASDAQ: BUSE), the holding company for Busey Bank, announced today the completion of its acquisition by merger of CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc....
The Now Corporation’s (OTC: NWPN) Green Rain Solar Inc. and Chronical Engineering Partner on EV Charging Feasibility Study at Fairfield Inn & Suites Alamogordo
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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February 25, 2025
PASADENA, Calif., Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Now Corporation (OTC: NWPN), through its subsidiary Green Rain Solar Inc., is pleased to announce a partnership with Chronical Engineering to conduct a feasibility study for an electric...
Natural Gas Producer Agrees to Settlement to Reduce Emissions in New Mexico
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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October 17, 2024
The Justice Department, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) today announced a settlement with Hilcorp Energy Company resolving Clean Air Act and New Mexico state law violations at the company’s oil...
As hemp arrives 'inflection point,' report asks: Will industry innovate – or stagnate?
EIN Presswire
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February 25, 2025
A new report looks at the status of industrial hemp, which has the potential to emerge as a sustainable industrial powerhouse. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global hemp industry has vast potential...
New Mexico Joint Recovery Office Introduces Jay Mitchell in New Video, Urges Action Before November 14 Deadline
FEMA
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August 14, 2024
SANTA FE, N.M. The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office released a new video introducing Jay Mitchell, the Director of Operations for the New Mexico Joint Recovery Office (JRO). A fifth-generation New Mexican, Mitchell brings both personal...