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District Court implements program to help people keep their homes if they face foreclosure

District Court implements program to help people keep their homes if they face foreclosure in Grant, Luna and Hidalgo counties

The Sixth Judicial District, in collaboration with the Second Judicial District Court, is pleased to announce the implementation of the residential Foreclosure Settlement Program (FSP), which provides early intervention in residential, owner-occupied mortgage foreclosure cases. The program becomes effective for new cases filed at the Sixth Judicial District Court on or after October 15, 2023.

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Announcing Our 11th Annual Peaceful Demonstration On Saturday October 21, 2023

The Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium (TBDC) a volunteer advocacy organization that has been working with local communities, Congressional Representatives and State Legislators to bring attention to the negative health effects resultant of the atomic bomb that was detonated at the Trinity Site in South Central New Mexico are organizing a peaceful demonstration at the Stallion Range Gate entrance to the Trinity site. 

The Stallion Range Gate is East of San Antonio on Highway 380.   Organizers plan to meet at the Stallion Range Gate at 9:00 am and are encouraging those interested to plan to be onsite for several hours.  Please bring your own snacks, chairs, and posters.  The release of the Oppenheimer film is expected to deliver record crowds to the Trinity site this year.

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Governor announces New Mexico Climate Investment Center

ALBUQUERQUE - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was joined by state leaders on Friday to announce the creation of the New Mexico Climate Investment Center (NMCIC).   

The Climate Investment Center will issue low-interest loans to local projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The governor was joined at the announcement by Leader Peter Wirth, Pro Tem Mimi Stewart and other legislators.

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DVS Veteran's Service Officer Outreach Visits in October 2023

Please see the PDF below for dates, locations and times.

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Traffic Alert White Sands Missile Range US 70 Roadblock October 14, 2023

LAS CRUCES - The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office (NMDOT) along with White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) have posted an alert for Saturday, October 14, 2023.

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Traffic Report for week of October 15 to 22, 2023.

In all construction zones, motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, as well as continue to be cautious of heavy equipment and construction personnel in the area. PLEASE NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones may be in effect.

White Sands Missile Range Notification
For information regarding closures, you may call WSMR at 678-1178 or 678-2222 for updates.
White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) posted an alert for Saturday, October 14, 2023, due to the solar eclipse that is taking place.  White Sands Missile Range is supporting three (3) research rockets to capture scientific data.  US 70 is planned to be closed from 9:35 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. This block will be located at BLUE Block (2 miles east of the WSMR access road - Mile Marker 172) and Yellow Block (located near White Sands National Park, mile marker 200).

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Applications Now Open for Golden Apple’s Scholars

Applications Now Open for Golden Apple’s Scholars Teacher Preparation Program
Aspiring educators encouraged to apply to program aimed at growing New Mexico’s teacher pipeline

NEW MEXICO - Golden Apple, a non-profit committed to preparing, supporting and mentoring aspiring teachers, is now accepting applications for its Scholars program. Golden Apple provides a pathway for aspiring educators to enter the profession through a program that will help fill crucial open teaching positions across the state. 

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RPNM Statement on Judge's Ruling Regarding Governor's Public Health Order

October 12—On Wednesday, Biden-appointed U.S. District Judge David Urias ruled in favor of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's amended public health order that suspends the right of law-abiding citizens to carry guns at public parks and playgrounds around Bernalillo County in a case brought by gun rights advocates. This case and ruling is unrelated to RPNM's lawsuit challenging the Governor and NM Secretary of Health.

In response to this ruling, the Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman and former congressman Steve Pearce issued this statement:

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