Santa Fe, NM – As the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) may end at the end of April, many are scrambling for alternative and more affordable internet options. The ACP had a tremendous impact on the digital landscape of New Mexico. Launched with the aim of bridging the digital divide and ensuring access to affordable internet for all, the ACP has been a beacon of hope for countless individuals and families across the state. Currently, 183,683 households in New Mexico are currently enrolled in the program.

SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today applauded the White House announcement that will make New Mexico a vital domestic epicenter for silicon chip manufacturing. President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Intel Corporation have reached a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $8.5 billion in direct funding, under the CHIPS and Science Act, to strengthen the U.S. supply chain and re-establish American leadership in semiconductor manufacturing.

SANTA FE – April is National Financial Capability Month, and the New Mexico Securities Division is sharing tips to help protect new and existing investors this month and throughout the year. “No matter where you stand on your investment journey, reevaluating how to protect yourself and your finances is always a good idea,” said Benjamin Schrope, Acting Director of the New Mexico Securities Division.

State to host statewide informational community events SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announces the open enrollment period for Medicaid under the new Turquoise Care program, from April 1, through May 31, 2024. This introduces expanded Managed Care Organization (MCO) options, allowing current MCO-Medicaid customers to choose a health plan tailed to their needs.

GRANTS, NM – Students from around the region gathered to participate in this year’s Four Corners Regional Science Engineering Fair that took place on March 7-9. The following are the students who placed in this year’s Four Corners Regional Science Engineering Fair in the Junior and Senior Divisions: Junior Division Runner-Up, in Microbiology, Isabella Halley for her project, “Magic Bacteria – Exploring Bacterial Transformation & Antibiotics”, from New Mexico Connections Academy.

GRANTS, NM – National Lineman Appreciation Day is celebrated each year on April 18, the first Lineman Appreciation Day was celebrated in 2013 and was passed by the 113th Congress on April 10, 2013 to recognize linemen for their contributions to protect public safety and putting their lives on the line to keep electricity flowing.

LAGUNA, NM—The Laguna-Acoma Jr./Sr. High School Career and Technical Education program has several offerings to enrich students’ possibilities for a future career. One is a course in Welding, another is a course in Mechatronics, and the third area is a course in Business and Tourism.

The Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments (NWNMCOG) is seeking public input on the Corridor Management Plan (CMP) for the Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway by tabling at three different locations on the weekend of April 13-14, 2024. The CMP is a three-county economic development and transportation plan which will support the ongoing maintenance, protection, and development of different parts of the Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway corridor. The corridor runs almost 600 miles through San Juan, McKinley, and Cibola counties and Navajo Nation and Pueblo of Zuni in Northwest New Mexico.