10/13/2021 | RISE NM
New Mexico agency using grant to unify early childhood education coalitions
When the pandemic hit and the families of young children in the Navajo Nation needed food and clothes, Kim Kee and others formed an early childhood “coalition” to help distribute care packages.
Read More10/6/2021 | RISE NM
Help Wanted: Thousands of job openings posted in New Mexico
In New Mexico, COVID-19 cases seem to have plateaued, but state health officials said Wednesday that community spread and pressure on the health care system remain high.
Read More10/6/2021 | RISE NM
PED, McDonald’s partnership for literacy continues
More than 4,000 copies of the bilingual children’s book, “Charles Reads/Carlos Lee,” will get into the hands of first graders around the state, thanks to a partnership between New Mexico owner-operators of McDonald’s restaurants and the state Public Education Department.
Read More10/1/2021 | RISE NM
State of New Mexico and community partners encourage students to complete federal financial aid application
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens October 1
Read More09/30/2021 | RISE NM
State agencies join forces to help tourism industry tackle workforce shortages
Tourism Department and Department of Workforce Solutions aim to connect qualified job seekers with tourism businesses looking to fill vacancies
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