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Forest Stewards Guild: Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round: Don’t Hibernate On A Plan

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The Forest Stewards Guild reminds the public that – Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round: Don’t Hibernate On A Preparedness Plan. Courtesy/FSG

Forest Stewards Guild News:

SANTA FE — Take this seasonal break to create or review and improve your personal preparedness plan for emergencies.

The Forest Stewards Guild and the Fire Adapted New Mexico learning network (FACNM) and partners at nearby national forests, agencies, and non-governmental organizations conclude the 2022 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign with their December message: Don’t Hibernate on a Preparedness Read More

Heinrich Urges U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission To Address Indoor Air Pollutants Emitted By Gas Stoves

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), founder and co-chair of the Electrification Caucus, is urging the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to address the high level of dangerous indoor air pollutants emitted by gas stoves.

Reports have found that gas stoves, which are used by more than 40 million homes across the country, emit dangerous air pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Without adequate ventilation, this can cause serious health risks and raise Read More

County Announces ARPA Individual Assistance Grants

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COUNTY News: 

Officials with Los Alamos County announced today they have launched an Individual Assistance grant program utilizing funds from the U.S. Government’s COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Administered by the County’s Social Services division, the program provides up to $2,000 in financial assistance to eligible Los Alamos County residents to help with food insecurity, rent, utilities, technology, or other household expenses that have been difficult to cover due to the global pandemic.   

To qualify, an applicant must be a Los Alamos County resident who can demonstrate Read More

New Mexico Broadband Initiative Seeks Urgent Assistance From Residents To Improve Statewide Internet Access

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OBAE News:

The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) is urging residents to search for their address within the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) maps and challenge inaccurate or incomplete information before the Jan. 13, 2023, deadline.

Each successful challenge will bring thousands of dollars in federal funding to help establish sufficient internet coverage throughout the state. 

Whether it’s buying groceries, participating in a well-check appointment, attending classes, renewing a driver’s license, or maintaining connections with loved ones, connectivity Read More

Los Alamos County Biennial Community Survey Mailed To Select Households Today

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County, in partnership with its contractor National Research Center, kicks-off its biennial Community Survey.

More than 2,500 postcards were dropped in the mail today, Dec. 5, to randomly selected households throughout Los Alamos and White Rock. Recipients are invited to partake in this survey online, or if preferred, wait for a paper copy to follow.

The survey aims to provide a comprehensive picture of citizen perspectives on community livability.  

While the County has been regularly conducting community satisfaction surveys for almost 30 years, in 2020 it moved Read More

Gov. Lujan Grisham Announces $20 Million In Awards For Housing Stability

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Monday announced more than $20 million in awards to 41 organizations throughout New Mexico.

These awards will help provide housing stability services for at-risk communities and to help renters navigate housing obstacles in New Mexico. These grants were made available through the New Mexico Home Fund, formerly known as the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.  

“Our efforts to address housing and homelessness must run the

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All Together NM Opens Cash Assistance Fund For New Mexicans Impacted By Wildfires & Flooding

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SFCF President/CEO Christopher Goett

SFCF News:

The New Mexico Coalition of Community Foundations and the All Together NM Fund are partnering with UpTogether.

This partnership will provide one-time cash assistance to New Mexicans, with priority to those who have been adversely impacted by the Calf Canyon and Hermit’s Peak wildfires, the largest fires in New Mexico history.

The New Mexico Cash Assistance Fund application opened Nov. 14 and closes at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. Applications will be randomized for approval once the application window closes. Eligible households will each Read More

USDA: Hotline Food Safety/Preparation Experts On Duty To Help With Thanksgiving Day Cooking Questions

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Courtesy/USDA

USDA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Questions on how to cook your Thanksgiving Day Turkey or do you need last minute answers about preparing that all important meal?

USDA can help you prepare that perfect meal. You can reach a live expert Thanksgiving Day by calling USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline number at 888.MPHOTLINE (888.674.6854).

The hotline will be staffed 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (EST) Thanksgiving Day. Or if you prefer you can go online to get answers to your questions about cooking a turkey.

Gary Crawford from USDA interviews Meredith Carothers with the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline Read More