I am writing today to announce the closure of the New Mexico Independent. After three and a half years of operation in New Mexico, the board of the American Independent News Network, has decided to shift publication of its news…
While environmental activists played their part yesterday during demonstrations at the capitol building, going so far as to dress up as solar panels and to sing the tune of “You Are My Sunshine,” their counterparts, the anti-cap-and-trade contingency who has…
Roughly one quarter of University of New Mexico students are unimpressed with the state’s flagship public school, according to a survey that questioned college students about their higher education experiences.
Today, in a release, U.S. Rep. Harry Teague announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is now accepting applications. The southern New Mexico Congressman also urged fire departments in his community to apply for the grants.
“In many small and rural communities, fire departments are first responders. This funding can help them better protect lives and property,” Teague is quoted as saying. “I encourage fire departments throughout southern New Mexico to apply for these FEMA grants.”
These competitively awarded grants can be used by fire departments to improve the effectiveness of firefighting and emergency response operations and to improve firefighter health and safety programs.
The application period ends on May 20, 2009. So fire departments in Teague’s congressional district and around the state have plenty of time to apply for the grants.
