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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — In the early hours of Dec. 21, the U.S. Senate voted 85 in favor and 11 opposed to pass the American Relief Act, a stopgap funding bill, to avert a federal government shutdown. The bill, which provides short-term funding for the federal government through March 14, also includes a one-year extension...Sun News
American Relief Act secures extension, additional funding for NGWSP
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — In the early hours of Dec. 21, the U.S. Senate voted 85 in favor and 11 opposed to pass the American Relief Act, a stopgap funding bill, to avert a federal government shutdown. The bill, which provides short-term funding for the federal government through March 14, also includes a one-year extension...Unscheduled water outage for Dec. 19
An unscheduled water outage that is affecting parts of Grandview Avenue and Wilson Avenue started at 1 pm on Dec. 19 and will last until 6 pm.
The outage is affecting City of Gallup water customers in the following areas:
- 600 block of North Grandview Avenue
- 300-303 Wilson Avenue
The city's Water Department will be fixing a water leak in the area. Water service will need to be turned off temporarily so they can do their work safely.
Surrounding areas may experience low water pressure.
For any questions, call Utility Dispatch at (505) 863-1200 or after hours dispatch at 833-863-1212.
N.M. child tax credit refunded $132 million to 239,000 households
ALBUQUERQUE — The state of New Mexico returned $132 million to 239,000 households this year via the state’s new Child Tax Credit. The state CTC is the latest in a series of tax credits that New Mexico has enacted, increased or expanded to help New Mexicans who earn the lowest incomes. That’s one of the data points in a new report, “How Tax Credits Impact Child Poverty and Well-being,” which is the second in the “From Poverty to Prosperity” series.“We’ve long known that refundable tax credits are one of the most effective ways to fight poverty because they return money directly to families who know best how to address their family’s specific needs,” Gabrielle...
Unscheduled water outage for Dec. 17
An unscheduled water outage that is affecting parts of Hill and Aztec Avenues started at 9 am on Dec. 17 and will last until 8 pm.
The outage is affecting City of Gallup water customers in the following areas:
- 500-700 block of West Hill Avenue
- 500-700 block of West Aztec Avenue
The city's Water Department will be fixing a water leak in the area. Water service will need to be turned off temporarily so they can do their work safely.
Surrounding areas may experience low water pressure.
For any questions, call Utility Dispatch at (505) 863-1200 or after hours dispatch at 833-863-1212.
PED sets FY2026 budget request
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget request aims to improve academic performance and school attendance, boost graduation rates and expand the agency’s Healthy Universal Meals program.“The PED’s FY26 budget request seeks to accelerate the work being done to improve student achievement,” Public Education Secretary-Designate Mariana D. Padilla said.
The proposed budget, which totals nearly $5.5 billion, would increase funding for key initiatives proven to enhance student outcomes, including literacy and reading support, math and science proficiency, and career technical education programs.
The agency’s request includes $52.6...
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