New Mexico
Northern New Mexico Toy Drive set to get underway
Once Thanksgiving wraps up, it’s all Christmas and the Northern New Mexico Toy Drive is all-in.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Christmas is coming and kids are dreaming of all the gifts on their wish list but some families need help to make that happen.
The Northern New Mexico Toy Drive is back for another year. Santa Fe firefighter Rollin’ Tylerr Jones and his family have made this a yearly tradition since 2010. Recently, they’ve stepped up their efforts.
“The Northern New Mexico Toy Drive has been a nonprofit since 2021,” Jones said. “In 2020, when COVID hit, the Santa Fe Fire Department had a hard time with resources and so they approached my real estate brokerage, Exit Realty Advantage New Mexico in Los Alamos, and asked if we would help out.
“So, in 2020, we started running it. Then in 2021, we became the official Northern New Mexico Toy Drive.”
The toy drive has grown since then. They’re aiming to help 10,000 kids – up from 200 in the first years – all across New Mexico, not just northern New Mexico.
“We’re helping groups in the Four Corners, the Navajo Nation, all the way down. We’re helping foster kids in Albuquerque, Mora, Las Vegas,” Jones said.
Jones’ family helps out with sorting toys, going through the Christmas lists and more. You can learn more about the New Mexico Toy Drive in the video above and on their website.
SANTA FE, N.M. – Santa Fe County and Edgewood approved a new agreement and ordinance that secures ongoing fire and EMS services for Edgewood residents.
According to a joint announcement from the Town of Edgewood and Santa Fe County on June 19, the two governments negotiated and adopted a new Joint Powers Agreement and ordinance to keep the Santa Fe County Fire Department serving the town.
County and town representatives drafted the agreement together. The town adopted the ordinance unanimously at a special meeting on June 16, putting an end to weeks of uncertainty.
Santa Fe County District 3 Commissioner Camilla Bustamante said, “I believe we are all relieved to know that the people of Edgewood will continue to have the fire and EMS services necessary to protect their homes, their families, and their community. This community deserves nothing less.”
The announcement said the ordinance takes effect five days after final publication. The statement also said no further action or approval is needed to guarantee continued fire suppression, fire prevention, and EMS services for Edgewood residents.
Both governments noted the agreement will continue indefinitely unless either side ends it with five years’ notice.
New Mexico leaders are backing a bipartisan bill after 12 confirmed U.S. screwworm cases, including one case in a Lea County dog.
SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico leaders are backing a bipartisan bill after 12 confirmed U.S. screwworm cases, including one case in a Lea County dog.
New Mexico State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Holeck said the parasite has spread to New Mexico, though officials say they have not found any human cases.
“This is also not a political issue this is a nationwide issue that we all need to address because it affects all warm blooded animals including humans,” Holeck said.
U.S. Reps. Gabe Vasquez and Teresa Leger Fernandez support the Protect America’s Herds Act.
The bill would create a grant program to train people to identify, treat, prevent and report screwworm. It would also support more livestock inspections and education for ranchers.
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez said she heard concerns from tribal leaders about the cost of protecting cattle herds.
“I spoke with one of our tribal leaders today and they have cattle operation and they’re worried, and they’re talking about how much more money they’re having to pay to go make sure they check on their herds and there are extra costs,” Leger Fernandez said.
Funding would prioritize states and tribal communities most at risk for screwworm outbreaks.
State health officials said screwworm is not a food safety issue. They also said ranchers should stay alert but not alarmed.
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