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DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS, CALL TO VERIFY THE ANUNCIO IS ONGOING. SOIL HEALTH PLANNING OPPORTUNITY.
Quivira Coalition is partnering with Mad Agriculture to help New Mexico farmers and ranchers improve soil health. Quivira will provide New Mexico farmers and ranchers improve soil health: Quivira will provide eight farm/ranch plans for farmers/ranchers and the plans will embody the spirit and science of CAP 116 criteria. Deadline is Dec. 15. Applications will be prioritized based on need for support, participation from historically underserved farmers and ranchers, and fit with the program’s goals. Apply online at quiviracoalition.org.
TAOS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
regularly scheduled governing council meeting is Monday, Dec. 14 at 5:30 pm. Due to the state mandated requirements, this meeting will be held virtually. If you have any questions or if you would like a copy of the agenda, please call (575) 751-3109. 5-ACTIONS PROGRAM™ ( NM5actions. com) is a digital program designed to help adults (18 and older) address challenges associated with alcohol, other drugs, and behavioral addictions (e.g., gambling, sex, technology, food). Free for residents of New Mexico. Provided by the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line ( NMcrisisline. com) in partnership with ProtoCall Services, Inc., and with Digital Therapeutics Group LLC. The funding for the program is provided by the New Mexico Human Services Department, Behavioral Health Services Division. VISTA GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL GOVERNING COUNCIL will hold its regular meeting Monday (Dec. 7) at 5 pm. The meeting will take place via Zoom platform: zoom.us/j/416203345 or by telephone: +1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID 416203345#.
EL CENTRO FAMILY HEALTH EXPANDING. Hiring LPNs, medical assistants, behavioral health counselors and front office staff openings immediately. Call(800) 284-7284 or see ecfh.org.
by NM Department of Health as of Nov. 23 and offered at Balloon Fiesta Park in
COVID SALIVA TESTS APPROVED
Albuquerque. Tests are self-collected, meaning they do not require a trained health care worker to administer, but trained personnel will be present when and where tests are made available to ensure samples are properly collected. Results available within 24 to 48 hours. Pre-register for free selfcheck in Albuquerque at curative.com. TAOS PUBLIC LIBRARY in response to new stay-at-home orders is canceling curbside pickup until Jan. 4. The library is inviting the public to submit to a 2020 community journal – in 500 words or less describe what your year has been like. Email entries to librarian@taosgov.com. Deadline is Dec. 21. INTERNATIONAL FOLK ART MARKET (IFAM Santa Fe) will be hosting a virtual Winter Auction and Holiday Market through Dec. 6. In addition, IFAM will also host virtual lectures and studio tours throughout the event. Go to folkartmarket.org.
VIDA DEL NORTE COALITION is holding an online auction through Dec. 7. The coalition was created to prevent substance abuse among Northern Taos County’s youth. Go to vdnc.betterworld.org/auctions/vida-auction view items, bid and donate.
TAOS EDUCATION AND CAREER CENTER AT UNM-TAOS
is offering free online classes for High School Equivalency (HiSet/GED) preparation, support for college, career development and English-language instruction. Also available for basic computer skills, the center offers free online classes for internet and computer basics. Email tecc@unm.edu or call (575) 737-3730 for more information.