News from July 2021
New Mexico approves 'return-to-work support payments' of up to $1,000
By Christina Heath | Jul 9, 2021
New Mexico state officials said that a support program will provide supplemental payments for those receiving unemployment benefits who return to work in the new few weeks, with some workers receiving up to $1,000 total in incentive pay.
Gov. Lujan Grisham signs bills so funds 'can do the most good' for rural firefighters
By Christina Heath | Jul 9, 2021
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham hosted a "signing ceremony" last week to commemorate the signing of Senate Bills 256 and 90 which will allow rural firefighters to have access to the funding they need.
'Putting target on gun owners' with new law won't break cycle of poverty, violence, critic says
By Trina Thomas | Jul 9, 2021
The Wild West is losing some of its free rein after a new law went into effect that requires background checks to be completed for New Mexico residents before purchasing a firearm.
Albuquerque awarded $3.95 million to help resolve 'major inequities' in COVID vaccination rates
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 8, 2021
Albuquerque's Office of Equity and Inclusion was recently awarded a $3.95 million grant to improve COVID-19 vaccination rates in areas that are disproportionately impacted by the virus, the city announced in a press release.
Chevron donates $30,000 to city of Carlsbad for public safety improvements
By Press Release | Jul 8, 2021
A $30,000 donation from Chevron to the City of Carlsbad is going toward public safety improvements, Carlsbad Mayor Dale Janway announced.
Op-ed: Gun control has failed New Mexicans
By Zac Fort | Jul 6, 2021
Two years have now passed since the first of several hotly debated gun-control bills passed in Santa Fe.
Emilia Gonzales
By New Mexico Reports | Jul 6, 2021
Emilia Gonzales - September 13, 1931 ~ June 30, 2021 (age 89)
Theresa O Salazar
By New Mexico Reports | Jul 6, 2021
Theresa O Salazar - February 13, 1928 ~ June 22, 2021 (age 93)
John Martin Ortega
By New Mexico Reports | Jul 6, 2021
John Martin Ortega - November 5, 1961 ~ June 24, 2021 (age 59)
Maxene V. Martinez
By New Mexico Reports | Jul 6, 2021
Maxene V. Martinez - November 16th, 1957 - June 22nd, 2021
Antoinette Lela Solano
By New Mexico Reports | Jul 6, 2021
Antoinette Lela Solano - May 19th, 1963 - June 24th, 2021
Frutoso Eugene Flores, "Fruits"
By New Mexico Reports | Jul 6, 2021
Frutoso Eugene Flores, "Fruits" - 1963 - June 25th, 2021
Martha Durran Visarraga
By New Mexico Reports | Jul 6, 2021
Martha Durran Visarraga - February 9th, 1937 - June 26th, 2021
Maria Sarah Gurule
By New Mexico Reports | Jul 6, 2021
Maria Sarah Gurule - May 16, 1940 ~ June 28, 2021 (age 81)
Jarrett Lawrence Galbreth
By New Mexico Reports | Jul 6, 2021
Jarrett Lawrence Galbreth - September 13, 1942 ~ June 29, 2021 (age 78)
Lois Emily Topping Jones
By New Mexico Reports | Jul 6, 2021
Lois Emily Topping Jones - December 03, 1934 - May 03, 2021
Maggie Apodaca
By New Mexico Reports | Jul 6, 2021
Maggie Apodaca of Albuquerque, New Mexico | June 04, 1974 - June 28, 2021
John Walter Scott III
By New Mexico Reports | Jul 6, 2021
John Walter Scott III - April 3, 1942 ~ April 27, 2021 (age 79)
Orpha M. Tachias
By New Mexico Reports | Jul 6, 2021
Orpha M. Tachias - September 27, 1939 ~ June 30, 2021 (age 81)
