ACOMA PUEBLO – April 22, 1970 was the inauguration of Earth Day that was celebrated at schools and community centers all over the country. Inspired by Rachel Carson’s groundbreaking book, Silent Spring, average citizens began to become concerned about the effect pollution was having on the environment they inhabited. Grassroots environmental groups that addressed the question of pollution began to form. Today, Earth Day is celebrated all across the globe and at the Pueblo of Acoma. On Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm a collection of different organizations came together under the roof of the Acoma Community Center to share information and to educate the public about ways they can improve their community and consequently, improve their life and the planet.

NMDOT asks all motorists to obey all traffic signs, use caution, and watch for heavy equipment and construction personnel in all work zones. PLEASE NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones in effect. During backups, use both lanes and take turns merging. Watch for slow moving or stopped traffic. Allow extra time and expect delays.

Grants, N.M. – The Continental Divide annual meeting of its membership is Sat., April 29 at Grants High School.

SANTA FE – The state Supreme Court issued an opinion clarifying the legal standard for determining whether an attorney violated ethical rules by making statements about a judge’s integrity with a “reckless disregard” as to their truth.

Monday - Friday (11:30 - 12:30) Suggested Meal Donation Seniors 60+ 1.50 Wednesday April 26 Breaded Pork Chop, Fried Potatow/GreenOnions,Buttered Corn Stuffing, Honey Biscuit, Vanilla Pudding Thursday April 27 Chicken Salad Sandwich, lettuce/ tomato, Pasta Salad w/ Veggies, Honeydew Friday April 28 Baked Tilapia w/ Tartar Sauce, Parsley Potato, Corn Salad, Corn Bread, Apple Monday May 1 Egg Salad, Croissant Lettuce/Tomato Beet Salad, baked lays, diced cantaloupe Tuesday May 2 Fish & Chips Tartar Sauce Creamy Coleslawa Buttered Peas Seasoned Fries Lemon Pudding Activities April 26 Wednesday What’sinyourJunkDrawer?! April 27 Thursday Advisory Council 2 pm April 28 Friday Free Popcorn Free Raffle May 1 Monday Games Day May 2 Tuesday Cardio Class 10:30 am.

LAGUNA PUEBLO – Laguna Man Bret Anthony Vallo was arraigned April 18 on the charges of kidnapping, assault of an intimate partner, and assault with a dangerous weapon. Vallo is a 31year-old, enrolled member of Laguna Pueblo. He will remain on conditions of release pending trial which has not been scheduled.

LAGUNAPUEBLO – The United States Department of Justice announced on April 23 that Robert Benjamin Nelson, 31 of Scottsdale Arizona, pleaded guilty to attempted murder of federal officers. The FBI took over the investigation in September 2020, quickly charging the alleged shooter, Robert Benjamin Nelson, with a series of felony charges. Per a plea agreement, Nelson faces between 10 and 30 years at sentencing which has not been scheduled.