WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO - Civil rights attorneys are asking a state court to force New Mexico education officials to come up with a plan to address longstanding deficiencies in the state's K-12 public education system. MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund), Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLC, and other attorneys representing plaintiffs in the consolidated lawsuit Yazzie  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 18 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: * * * "This agreement can be a first step in a much-needed larger effort to reconnect wildlife and their habitat in the region," said Chris Krupp, a public lands attorney with WildEarth Guardians. * * * BOISE, Idaho--Conservation groups announced today an agreement with mining company P4 that will result in millions of dollars in payments and other significant measures to benefit the co  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 17 -- Santa Fe Community College issued the following news release: Santa Fe Community College announces it has been recognized with the prestigious FamilyU Seal for its exceptional support of parenting students. This recognition is awarded by Generation Hope, an organization dedicated to fostering the success and economic mobility of student parents. It was one of five colleges to receive that designation. The accolade honors institutions and organizations for their  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The latest exhibition at Oklahoma State University's Gardiner Gallery of Art opens Sept. 18, featuring Osage, Muscogee and Cherokee artist Yatika Fields. Celebrated for his distinctive contributions to contemporary Native American art, Fields' innovative painting, sculpture and public art reflect a deep connection to his heritage and his commitment to using art as a means of social commentary and change. A  more