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Premier American Uranium Secures Part Three Drilling Permit for the Cebolleta Project, New Mexico
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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January 16, 2025
TORONTO, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier American Uranium Inc. (“PUR”, the “Company” or “Premier”) (TSXV: PUR) (OTCQB: PAUIF) is pleased to announce the receipt of an additional Part 3 drilling permit (the “Permit”) for its Cebolleta...
Washington state files amicus brief in support of legal challenge to unlawful termination of Job Corps
Washington State Office of Attorney General
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July 2, 2025
SEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown today filed an amicus brief with the attorneys general from 21 other states in support of a proposed class of plaintiffs challenging the unlawful termination of Job Corps, a national program that offers career...
Governor enacts comprehensive flood recovery and EMS legislation
New Mexico Office of The Governor
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March 31, 2025
SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed two pieces of legislation on Friday, March 28, addressing municipal flood recovery and emergency medical services funding. Senate Bill 383, which contains an emergency clause making it...
Quattro Climate Control Ranks No. 5 On Inc.’s 2025 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Southwest
EIN Presswire
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April 4, 2025
Companies on the Inc. Regionals: Southwest list had a median growth rate of 106 percent. SCOTTSDALE , AZ, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders...
Claims Office Reimbursement Available for Certain Risk-Reduction Projects: November 14, 2025, Deadline for Claimants
FEMA
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June 18, 2025
SANTA FE, NM — Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire claimants whose structures were left with increased risks of wildfires, flooding or other cascading impacts may be reimbursed for costs to reduce these risks to pre-fire levels, but they must finish...
New Mexico agencies announce $4.7M in beautification grants – State pushes ‘Breaking Bad Habits’ and showcase natural beauty
New Mexico Office of The Governor
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November 13, 2024
Department of Transportation ($2M) – ¿Que Linda? Beautification Initiative: Fourteen local governments were awarded grants ranging from $95,000 to $200,000 to launch beautification programs. These efforts will cover litter reduction, community...
AG Brown opposes White House elimination of regulations implementing nation’s bedrock environmental law
Washington State Office of Attorney General
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March 29, 2025
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Nick Brown led a coalition of 19 attorneys general opposing the Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ)’s interim final rule that repeals its regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NEPA,...
Attorney General Bonta: California Continues to Call on Federal Government to Protect and Uphold NEPA, the Cornerstone of America’s Environmental Protections
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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March 27, 2025
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ)’s interim final rule (Repeal Rule), which repeals CEQ's...
New Report Highlights 100+ Actionable Strategies for Climate-Resilient Water and Sanitation in Frontline Communities Across US
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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March 18, 2025
Oakland, CA, USA, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New research released today by the Pacific Institute and DigDeep outlines over 100 actionable strategies for frontline communities’ water and sanitation systems in the face of intensifying...
New Mexico receives additional federal assistance following South Fork and Salt wildfires and flooding
New Mexico Office of The Governor
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July 12, 2024
SANTA FE – Today, President Joe Biden authorized an amendment to the major disaster declaration for the state of New Mexico, providing additional disaster assistance in response to the South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, and subsequent, continuous,...
Texas Mineral Signs Non-Binding Letter of Intent to Explore the Possibility of Forming Joint Venture to Develop and Manage Mining Properties in the Steeple Rock District of New Mexico and Greenlea County in Arizona
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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December 12, 2024
SIERRA BLANCA, Tex., Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas Mineral Resources Corp. (OTCQB: TMRC) TMRC would serve as the managing partner of the joint venture. Joint venture assets consist of two permitted mines, a permitted millsite and the...
Attorney General Ford Sues Trump Administration to Protect Scientific Research and Education Programs
Nevada Attorney General
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July 1, 2025
Carson City, NV — Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has joined a coalition of 15 other attorneys general on Wednesday, May 28, in suing the Trump administration to stop its illegal attempts to cut critical National Science...
Not just temperature – New report shows exactly how weather affects EV range in the United States
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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March 18, 2025
Vaisala Press release March 18, 2025 Not just temperature – New report shows exactly how weather affects EV range in the United States While the effect of cold temperatures on electric vehicle (EV) range is well established, the overall effect of...
Texas Mineral Resources Acquires Historic Carlisle Mine in New Mexico
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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December 3, 2024
SIERRA BLANCA, Texas, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas Mineral Resources Corp. (OTCQB: TMRC) Carlisle mine consists of three patented lode mining claims and one patented mill site in the Steeple Rock district in New Mexico. Carlisle mine...
Attorney General Brown wins court order blocking Trump administration’s dismantling of Health and Human Services
Washington State Office of Attorney General
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July 1, 2025
SEATTLE – Washington Attorney General Nick Brown today, along with attorneys general from 19 states, secured a preliminary injunction halting Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...
Beam Mobility E-Scooters Now Live in Albuquerque, Expanding Micromobility Options
EIN Presswire
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March 10, 2025
Beam Mobility E-Scooters Now Live in Albuquerque, Expanding Micromobility Options ALBUQUERQUE, NM, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Albuquerque residents and visitors are now enjoying a vibrant new transportation option as...
Environmental Education Association of NM, Albuquerque: “Fire Ecology Learning Lab” final report – November 2022
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
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January 28, 2025
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Request a No-Cost Conservation Restoration Plan by March 14 for Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and Floods
FEMA
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February 26, 2025
SANTA FE, N.M. — Landowners impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire or subsequent flooding now have until March 14, 2025, to request a no-cost conservation restoration plan through the U.S. Agriculture Department’s (USDA) Natural Resources...
Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration over Unlawful Discontinuation of School Mental Health Grant Funding
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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July 1, 2025
$200 million of funding intended to support the mental health and well-being of California students is at risk OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced joining a coalition of 16 states, in suing the Trump Administration’s...
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...