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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...
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...
Washington State leads lawsuit against Department of Education’s mental health funding cuts
Washington State Office of Attorney General
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July 1, 2025
SEATTLE — A coalition of 16 state attorneys general, led by Washington, filed a lawsuit late Monday against the U.S. Department of Education for illegally cutting congressionally approved funding for mental health programs in K-12 schools. After...
Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Civitas Resources, Inc. and Certain Officers – CIVI
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 1, 2025
NEW YORK, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Civitas Resources, Inc. (“Civitas” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CIVI) and certain officers. The class action, filed in the United...
Governor appoints Steve Graham as New Mexico Film Office director
New Mexico Office of The Governor
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November 12, 2024
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Steve Graham as the new division director of the New Mexico Film Office. Graham begins work today. “Steve Graham is a native New Mexican whose deep roots and extensive background in film and...
Solar Thermal Market Trends: Combining Efficiency and Sustainability
EIN Presswire
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March 10, 2025
Solar Thermal Market estimated to exceed $35.3 billion by 2031 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, the solar thermal market size was valued at $21.5...
New Mexico State University-Doña Ana Community College Earns CE Provider Status from American Academy of Dental Hygiene
EIN Presswire
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August 30, 2024
The American Academy of Dental Hygiene (AADH) has approved NMSU Global Campus-Doña Ana Community College as an accredited Continuing Education provider. LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO, US, August 30, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The American Academy of...
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...
Secretary Haaland Highlights Biden-Harris Administration Commitment to Building Next-Generation Conservation Workforce in New Mexico and Colorado
U.S. Department of the Interior - Washington D.C.
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October 17, 2024
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov DOLORES, Colo. — This week, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland was in New Mexico and Colorado to highlight how President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is restoring our...
Donating, Volunteering amid the New Mexico Fires and Floods
FEMA
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October 10, 2024
After every major disaster — no less after the South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding — people come together to help. A couple of popular ways to do this is to make a donation and to volunteer your time. To make the most of your contributions and...
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...
Human Trafficking’s New Foe: DeliverFund & Hoonify Technologies Honored with New Mexico Tech Council’s Flying 40 Award
EIN Presswire
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October 17, 2024
WHITEFISH, MT, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- DeliverFund, a leading nonprofit dedicated to eradicating human trafficking, is proud to announce its revolutionary partnership with Hoonify Technologies, an innovator in...
reAlpha’s ‘Be My Neighbor’ Secures Mortgage Broker License in New Mexico
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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October 17, 2024
DUBLIN, Ohio, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- reAlpha Tech Corp. (“reAlpha” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AIRE), a real estate technology company developing and commercializing artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies, today announces the...
FEMA’s New Mexico Joint Recovery Office is Hiring: Attend Sept. 24 and 25 Hiring Fairs in Santa Fe
FEMA
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September 24, 2024
SANTA FE, N.M. — The FEMA New Mexico Joint Recovery Office (JRO) is hosting a hiring fair on Sept. 24 and 25 for full-time New Mexico Joint Recovery Office and Claims Office positions. The positions will support the important mission of helping...
The National Fund (BIE Foundation) Awards $6.6 Million in Grants to Strengthen Native Language Immersion in BIE Schools
EIN Presswire
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June 30, 2025
Eight BIE schools receive $6.6M from the National Fund to grow Native language immersion and connect students to culture, identity, and community. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Fund for...
New Mexico Residents with Damaged Homes Can Apply for an SBA Loan; Business Recovery Center Now Open in Ruidoso
FEMA
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July 17, 2024
Long-term, low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to New Mexico residents and businesses impacted by the South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding that began on June 17. If your damaged home or business is in Lincoln, Otero, Rio Arriba...
New Mexico Native Crowned Mrs. USA Earth 2024
EIN Presswire
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July 30, 2024
National Environmental Queens Crowned To Represent The United States at The Mrs. Earth Competition In Trinadad. ORLANDO, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Earth Pageants International LLC proudly announces the crowning...
NM Fires, Flood Recovery Over $34 Million in Federal Assistance
FEMA
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January 23, 2025
ROSWELL, New Mexico –More than seven months have passed since former President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in New Mexico. Under the declaration, he ordered federal financial assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery...
Andre Chavez Wins Best Poster Award at Prestigious IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
EIN Presswire
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June 17, 2025
Osazda Energy's Chief Engineer, Andre Chavez, awarded at IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference for Packaging, Reliability, Recyclability, and Supply Chain. ALBUQUERQUE, NM, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Osazda Energy is...
Governor issues executive order expanding and investing in climate-ready and infrastructure workforce for New Mexico
New Mexico Office of The Governor
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September 23, 2024
SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced an Executive Order to expedite New Mexico’s transition to a clean energy economy and address the critical need for infrastructure development across the state. The Executive Order reflects...