LAS CRUCES, N.M. — The New Mexico Department of Agriculture is celebrating the 51st National Agriculture Week – observed March 17 to March 24 – acknowledging and recognizing the essential work that all farmers, ranchers and agricultural professionals do to feed, fuel and clothe communities in New Mexico and across the nation.

“With a growing population to account for, the agriculture industry has more mouths to feed and communities to provide resources to than ever before,” New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte said. “An important part of National Ag Week isn’t just celebrating today’s accomplishments, but also embracing opportunities that will lead the ag...

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Voices for Children welcomed Gabrielle Uballez as its new executive director in a press release published on March 14.

Uballez is a seasoned social sector leader with over a decade of experience in organizational leadership, partnership development, program design, and racial equity. She most recently served as a program officer at Asset Funders Network, where she played a key role in advancing national and regional initiatives focused on racial and economic justice in philanthropy. Her first official day at NM Voices will be April 8.

“We are so pleased to welcome Gabrielle,” Rev. Dr. Robert Woodruff, Chair of the NM Voices’ Board of Directors, said...

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My little dog Barnsey is quite a barker for a terrier, but for the past several days his bark has been very hoarse. He sometimes snorts or sneezes, too. I make sure he has plenty of water, but I’m not sure what else to do. It doesn’t seem to be getting better. — Faye H., Hartford, Connecticut

DEAR FAYE: This is a perfect time to take Barnsey to the vet. Chronic hoarseness when barking can have several different causes, and the veterinarian can better evaluate him to see what’s happening.

I’ll go over some of the reasons for a barker suddenly getting hoarse. Laryngitis is a common diagnosis, but it’s important to figure out the cause. A bacterial or viral...

Residents of Gallup and the surrounding areas will have an easier time accessing outpatient services for substance use disorder treatment starting April 1.

Four Corners Detox Recovery Center announced on March 4 that it will move its outpatient program to the Aztec Professional Building at 1808 E. Aztec Ave. This move was made possible with funding from a Health Resources and Services Administration grant.

The HRSA Rural Communities Opioid Response Program grant aims to increase access to medication assisted treatment for substance use disorder. While FCDRC currently offers these services at its Hasler Valley Road location, the new facility will provide staff with additional space...