By Cedar Attanasio Associated Press / Report For America
Lawyers representing Native American students say New Mexico is violating a 2018 court order in a landmark education case as attempts to boost internet access and provide learning devices are falling short.
The case covers 80% of the state s students, including Native Americans and those who are low-income or disabled.
Lawyers representing the students say educational opportunities would not have been as inadequate had the state complied with the court order and ensured access to technology for all students.
In a motion filed Tuesday, they asked a court to compel the state to provide laptops and internet to students who still lack them.
New Mexico Department of Health
Top New Mexico Health Official Hopeful About Vaccine Rollout
- By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press
The new state health chief says the arrival of vaccines in New Mexico marks a turning point and she s hopeful for a brighter day as people get vaccinated over the coming months.
Still, health Secretary Tracie Collins said Tuesday that while vaccination will prevent COVID-19 infection, there is more that needs to be learned about how effective inoculations will be in stemming transmission of the virus.
She says that means residents still need to wear masks, maintain social distancing, wash their hands often and keep up with other COVID-safe practices.
LAS CRUCES – New Mexico State University Chancellor Dan Arvizu is one of many chosen to aid the transition team of President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris.
The transition team announced the members of the Agency Review Teams on Nov. 10. Arvizu was approached to be part of aiding the U.S. Department of Energy in the upcoming transition from the President Donald Trump administration to the Biden administration. According to the transition team’s website, those working with the Department of Energy will also be reviewing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
“The agency review teams will proceed by meeting with former agency officials and experts who closely follow federal agencies, and with officials from think tanks, labor groups, trade associations, and other NGOs (non-governmental organizations). Further, many of the ART members have had long careers in the federal agencies they will now help prepare for the
Lescombes launches NMSU Pistol Pete s Crimson Legacy Wine
New wine available at all DH Lescombes locations
Jstin Bannister
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico State University and New Mexico-based Lescombes Winery announced the creation and launch of Pistol Pete’s Crimson Legacy, one of less than 10 collegiate-licensed wines in the country. The Cabernet Sauvignon will be available at all Lescombes locations beginning today, with additional, statewide distribution over the coming weeks.
“This is an exciting day for Aggie alumni and wine lovers alike,” said NMSU Chancellor Dan Arvizu. “For a long time, NMSU has had strong ties with our friends at Lescombes Winery. We’re proud to be able to work with them in the launch of this outstanding wine.”
By News Editor And Partners
• Dec 9, 2020
New Mexico State University will recognize the achievements of more than 1,500 students who completed degree requirements over the summer and fall semesters in a virtual commencement ceremony set for Saturday, Dec. 12. KRWG Public Media also will broadcast the ceremony on TV and online at https://video.krwg.org/livestream/
A total of 1,325 students are expected to earn bachelor’s or advanced degrees this week as part of the fall 2020 class. A group of 379 students also earned degrees over the summer.
Fall commencement will mark the end of a year unlike any other in NMSU history, one in which students and faculty faced unprecedented challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic and adapted to a new educational environment.