JESSICA SNOUWAERT
jessica.snouwaert@gazette.com
Democratic legislators argue the requirement is essential to ensuring public health and a stable workforce. They advanced the bill over unified Republican opposition in the state House and Senate.
Lujan Grisham, a first-term Democrat, said the coronavirus has driven home the need for paid sick leave.
The governor also signed a bill that increases the surtax on insurance premiums from 1% to 3.75% to shore up subsidies to health insurance policies for low- and moderate-income patients provided through New Mexico s health insurance exchange.
The changes are offset by the recent elimination of a federal fee on insurance. The governor s office says the law will eliminate copayments and cost sharing by patients to access mental health services.
Founders of PICA receive Frontier Days honor
Apr 16, 2021
Some 20 years ago, Jan and Phyllis Wilson, of Fort Dodge, came up with an idea that they believed would help make their community look a lot nicer.
While vacationing in Texas, the Wilsons had been part of volunteer efforts to clean up and beautify some communities and a state park. They decided to bring that volunteer model to Fort Dodge.
In 2002, they received permission from the city’s Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department to do some work in a city park. They formed a group named Pride In Community Appearance and recruited some volunteer helpers. Constructing a flower bed around the base of the sign at R.D. Mitchell Park was the group’s first project.
Cheyenne Frontier Days plans summer 2021 return at full capacity
Cheyenne Frontier Days plans summer 2021 return at full capacity
Friends gather for a concert at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Photo submitted by Michael Zuniga
The “Daddy of ‘em All” is making a comeback this summer with plans for in-person, full capacity experiences.
Governor Mark Gordon gave a statement of approval for Cheyenne Frontier Days to reopen normally at a press conference on April 7.
Currently, there will be no mask requirement at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Thorough cleaning and sanitization will be adhered to during events in order to ensure public health safety.
All attendees are required to observe health protocols, which can be found on the Cheyenne Frontier Days website. These include fully digital ticketing, practicing personal hygiene and only making payments with debit or credit cards.
Cheyenne Frontier Days has announced plans for its 125th-anniversary celebration, along with Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins, at a news conference at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Event Center. The festival will return to Frontier Park from July 23 to August 1.
Organizers are working closely with and taking guidance from the Governor’s Office and public health officials, including the Global Center for Health Security at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. While they are prepared to implement COVID procedures for cleanliness and sanitation and will make adjustments as health and safety circumstances dictate, they do not expect any attendance limitations for concerts, rodeo, or other CFD outdoor events.
-Messenger photo by Chad Thompson
Jan Wilson, left, and his wife, Phyllis, sit together with members of Pride in Community Appearance Wednesday afternoon at the Fort Museum and Frontier Village Opera House. The Fort Dodge couple, which founded PICA 20 years ago, were named the grand marshals for the 2021 Frontier Days Parade. -Messenger photo by Chad Thompson
Jan Wilson, who founded Pride In Community Appearance with his wife, Phyllis, wipes a tear from his eye Wednesday afternoon at the Fort Museum and Frontier Village Opera House. The Fort Dodge couple were named the grand marshals for the 2021 Frontier Days Parade. -Messenger photo by Chad Thompson