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The significance of the Nativity
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Navajo Nation president celebrates Biden-Harris choice for Interior Secretary
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“It is truly a historic and unprecedented day for all Indigenous people as Congresswoman Deb Haaland has been selected to head one of the largest federal agencies, which oversees the BIA [Bureau of Indian Affairs] and BIE [Bureau of Indian Education], at the highest level...
Needed: Letters for long-term care residents
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As COVID cases across the nation surge, New Mexico’s Aging and Long-Term Services Department is asking the community to help rekindle the holiday spirit within the state’s 300+ Long Term Care facilities. LTCs are comprised of Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes.
There are approximately 11,000 people living in Long-Term Care facilities right now. Many have been unable to see or be with family, to leave their facility, participate in activities, or share a meal over the past nine months. While we know COVID-safe practices are a critical way we can protect this vulnerable population, we also know the...
Dept. of Veterans Services launches Operation Holiday Cheer
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TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES — The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services is asking New Mexicans to help it launch “Operation Holiday Cheer” to bring season’s greetings to residents and staff of the New Mexico State Veterans Home.
To take part in this first-ever operation, DVS is asking New Mexicans to send holiday cards to the home, which will be evenly distributed among residents and staff.
The cards need only be addressed with “Dear Veteran,” and contain a short message of appreciation for the military service of the veteran. Cards for staff can be addressed, “Frontline Hero”, or another term of endearment...
Domestic violence shelter on track to make facility improvements
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On Dec. 8, county commissioners approved the ability to administrate $90,000 in funds made possible by the Legislature earlier this year. Since Battered Families is a nonprofit organization, its executive director, Emily Ellison, said it needed a government agency to act as a fiscal agent so that it could utilize the money. A motion by the commission on the matter was approved unanimously.
“Battered Families is an incredible organization. It’s done some good work and I hope that...
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