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Public Education Department Releases COVID-19 School Re-entry Protocols
Monday, July 26th, the state Public Education Department released its back-to-school reentry guide, or “toolkit,” for the 2021/2022 school year. The new protocols require masks for everyone in an elementary school while in a school building, on school transportation or at an indoor school-sponsored event. At secondary schools, however, students, staff, volunteers and visitors who […]
Resources Available in Silver City/Grant County during COVID-19 (food, utilities, shelter, medical, etc)
These flyers (English) are for printed distribution to agencies and clients, and list resources of all kinds — community food support, shelter and utility assistance, options for transportation. There are also medical contacts (including the VA, HMS, Family Support Services, and more) and resources listed for Counseling & Support (including sexual assault, mental health, suicide […]
Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop
The New Mexico State Bar is holding a consumer debt/bankruptcy workshop from 6-8 p.m. July 28, via video and teleconference. At the workshop, an attorney will give a group presentation on bankruptcy, according to a news release. After the presentation, a one-on-one free consultation will be given by phone to people who register in advance. […]
Financial Resources for New Mexicans During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Recovery
The pandemic and economic crisis have created financial hardships for many New Mexicans. Many families have had difficulty accessing the financial resources available to help meet basic needs. In response, we have created the Financial Resource Guide During COVID-19. The guide is a comprehensive source of information about assistance—and New Mexicans’ rights to access it—available […]
Got Shots? Immunization Clinics to be Held July 24 through August 14
Providers to Hold Special Office Hours to get Children Immunized in time for School! (Santa Fe) – The New Mexico Department of Health, the New Mexico Immunization Coalition (NMIC), the New Mexico Primary Care Association (NMPCA), and healthcare providers from across the state are helping parents prepare children for going back to school. Special immunization […]
New Mexico announces back-to-school pharmacy partnership
SANTA FE- The New Mexico Department of Health and Public Education Department today announced a partnership with local pharmacies to provide back-to-school COVID-19 vaccinations for students 12 years and older. Participating pharmacies have committed to giving free COVID vaccines without appointments from July 15 to Aug. 15. Depending on the pharmacy, the walk-in hours will […]
Extension of emergency SNAP benefits will continue in July
New Mexico households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits will continue to receive the maximum amount for their household size for the month of July, the New Mexico Human Services Department announced. “We understand how critical these emergency benefits are to New Mexican families,” said Angela Medrano, HSD deputy secretary. “These benefits assist in […]
Southwest Region Public Health Offices Offering Back-to-School Vaccinations
SANTA FE –The New Mexico Department of Health’s Public Health Offices in the Southwest Region will be providing no-cost back-to-school vaccinations by appointment or walk-in basis. Parents or guardians can bring their child to one of the locations listed below with the current schedule from now until the start of the school year in August. […]
Pandemic Restrictions Lifted!
July 1st was the last day under New Mexico’s color-coded, county-by-county COVID health restriction program, the “Red to Green” program. With the state reaching the 70% COVID vaccination rate for New Mexicans 16 and older, all pandemic restrictions have been lifted. All pandemic-related occupancy restrictions on all forms of commercial activity will be lifted. All […]
NM Homeowners Facing Financial Hardship Due to COVID-19 Can Apply to New State Program
The New Mexico Homeowner Assistance Fund provides emergency housing grants to income-eligible households experiencing financial hardship associated with the COVID-19 health crisis. These grants are to fund mortgage payments equal to the amount of the monthly cost made on behalf of income-eligible applicants up to $10,000 per household, to maintain housing and/or to reduce housing cost delinquency associated with the COVID-19 health crisis. Some mobile/manufactured home lot rental payments […]
