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Rural Health Care Delivery Fund to offer technical assistance for applicants on funding process

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that $46 million is available for rural health care providers in New Mexico through the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund (RHCDF) to support vital services in underserved areas.

This funding reinforces the state's ongoing commitment to expanding access to high-quality health care in rural communities, ensuring that all New Mexicans, regardless of where they live, have access to critical health services.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement in recognition of the life of Dr. Charles F. (Charlie) McMillan, the former Director of Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico.

"Julie and I extend our sincerest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Dr. Charlie McMillan. He had an incredible mind, a kind heart, and a strong commitment to our country. His tragic passing today is a loss to Los Alamos and the entire scientific community. Just weeks ago, Charlie and I were in deep conversation, mapping out America's leadership on artificial intelligence with hand drawn graphs, and I am still in shock that he is no longer with us.

One-and-a-half-day conference promotes future of agriculture industry in New Mexico

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. –­ The AgriFuture Educational Institute will be held in Las Cruces this fall. The one-and-a-half-day conference will take place Monday, Oct. 14 and Tuesday, Oct. 15, featuring agricultural site visits around the Mesilla Valley, as well as panel discussions and networking opportunities at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. The registration deadline for the event is Friday, Oct. 4.

The registration fee for both "Future Ag Producers" and "Current Ag Producers/Mentors" is $25 and does not include a hotel stay. For registration details and hotel recommendations, visit the AgriFuture page on the New Mexico Department of Agriculture website.

Consumer Health and Safety Advisory

State orders recall of cannabis products over contamination concerns

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Cannabis Control Division (CCD) has issued a consumer health and safety advisory after identifying contaminated cannabis flower (bud/shake/trim) that tested positive for a prohibited pesticide.

The affected products, produced and sold by WH Agriculture, LLC DBA Maggie's Farm, were distributed to cannabis retailers between March 6, 2024, and August 1, 2024. A full list of package IDs as well as a list of retail locations that received the products can be found below.

The licensee has been ordered to immediately remove any cannabis products linked to parent ID #8839486308602637 from the market.

 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.

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Manny Barreras as Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Information Technology (DoIT).

With over 26 years of professional experience in sales and business development, including 22 years dedicated to technical sales, marketing management, and public relations, Barreras brings a wealth of expertise to the role.

"Manny Barreras is an exceptional leader with a proven track record in driving innovative solutions and delivering critical communication systems for public safety," said Gov. Lujan Grisham. "His extensive experience and deep understanding of the challenges facing state and local agencies make him the ideal person to lead the Department of Information Technology. I am confident that under his leadership, New Mexico will continue to advance our technology infrastructure to better serve our communities."

Albuquerque, NM – The New Mexico State Fair, renowned for its celebration of the state's rich agricultural heritage and culinary creativity, has announced the winners of this year's highly anticipated Unique Foods and Beef Jerky competitions. These competitions showcased the finest and most innovative food creations from across the state, highlighting New Mexico's distinct flavors and culinary prowess.

Unique Foods Competition
The Unique Foods Competition lived up to its name, drawing entries that pushed the boundaries of creativity and taste. The Unique Foods Contest ended in a tie for the first time in the competition's history. The Conductor's Corn Dog from Gravy Train and Rex's Belgian waffle green chile cheeseburger wowed the judges with their incredible flavors and creativity and ended the competition in a dead heat for the top prize.