Editors note: The Democrat party did not have a response despite a request for comment. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—In a Special Session, New Mexico state lawmakers voted to approve a $330 million pandemic relief package--$319 million of which will come from CARES Act federal funding.

This too shall pass Sure its tough right now, but as they say, “when the going gets tough the tough get going!” It might be good for us to put these ideas into play: 1. Build on our faith, hope and love.

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Education Department has hired a new deputy secretary to head up the Identity, Equity and Transformation division. Vickie Bannerman steps into the role Dec.

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – With COVID-19 on the rise and another shutdown, small businesses are struggling, concerned, and in need of some hope. Alene Joyner, the new Cibola County Chamber of Commerce President, believes there is hope in the future and she is excited about her new role in the Chamber and the work she and the board will do.

GRANTS, N.M. – The City of Grants Lodgers Tax Board heard a request from Don Jaramillo for bike rally funding. The city will take the leadership role for the rally and is seeking support from the Grants MainStreet Project, Inc. and the Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce, according to Jaramillo who explained that city officials have asked him to serve as event director. Jaramillo, who is employed by the city as special projects coordinator, said at the Nov. 19 meeting that he was hoping to apply for the funds in January 2021 to ensure the benefits of purchasing advance advertising.

SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico’s 54th Legislature is meeting for the third time this year, this special session of the legislature will be specific to relief from the pandemic.