October 2022

EPA, Colorado Dept. of Public Health seek community input on Workplan to advance environmental justice goals

DENVER — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment are seeking public feedback on a Workplan to implement a memorandum of understanding signed on March 8, 2022, which advances environmental justice through enforcement and compliance assurance.

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Heinrich announces expanded eligibility for VA health care for Vietnam, Gulf War, post-9/11 veterans under PACT Act

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (DN. M.) is notifying New Mexico veterans that on October 1, the Department of Veterans Affairs will expand and extend eligibility for VA health care for certain Veterans of the Vietnam War, Gulf Wars and post-9/11 era under the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act.

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Slow Cooker Suppers

Is it just me, or do some weeks seem a lot longer than others? I think for everyone there are going to be those times when much more energy and stamina are required to make it through the Monday — Friday work routine. This seems especially true when facing certain projects or juggling special events deadlines.

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Niece keeps secret life hidden from her mother

DEAR ABBY: My niece, “Amanda,” is 19 and fairly close with my daughter “Hayley,” who is 18. Since graduating from high school and through her first year away at college, Amanda has been going out of town to meet men she meets online. Amanda shares her location with Hayley through Snapchat “in case something happens.” My niece is doing this without letting anyone (other than Hayley) know and often uses my daughter as a cover to her parents.

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John H Bacich

John H Bacich, age 101, pas passed away at home on September 16, 2022. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 7, at 2 PM at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel.

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Roberta Ellen Edwards

On September 9, 2022, Roberta Ellen Edwards (née Mojica) died in Raton, NM at the age of 74, after a long battle with cancer. Roberta is survived by her husband, Daniel Scott Edwards and siblings: Leon Mojica (wife: Vicki Mojica), Gale OʼLeary (husband: Mike OʼLeary) and Carlos Mojica (wife: Valerie Mojica).

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River C

all Purgatoire River Call as of: 09/30/2022. Hoehne Ditch: Priority #20, Appropriation Date: 10/07/1865.

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