Heinrich To Deliver Remarks At N.M. Outdoor Economics Conference; Highlight Living Schoolyards, Early Childhood Education In Taos
TAOS, N.M. – On Thursday, October 6, at 12 p.m. MT, in Taos, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will deliver remarks at the New Mexico Outdoor Economics Conference.
The conference will highlight successful community economic development efforts within and outside of New Mexico that are connected to protected lands and focus on the development of governmental policies and local entrepreneurship.
WHAT: Heinrich delivers remarks at N.M. Outdoor Economics Conference
WHEN: Thursday, October 6, at 12 p.m. MT
WHERE: Sagebrush Inn and Conference Center, 1508 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571
RSVP: press@heinrich.senate.gov
Later that day at 1:15 p.m. MT, Senator Heinrich will visit Enos Garcia Elementary School to announce his recently introduced Living Schoolyards Act. This legislation will enable schools to completely re-envision their outdoor school grounds with the goal of providing more hands-on learning opportunities, strengthening local ecological systems, and giving every single child a place where they can learn and play outside.
Enos Garcia Elementary is home to two gardening projects that teach students how to grow, harvest and prepare fresh, healthy foods.
Key attendees at this event include Enos Garcia Elementary Principal Sara Bradley, Taos Municipal Schools (TMS) Interim Superintendent Valerie Trujillo, Security Manager for Taos Municipal Schools Marcos Herrera, Community Schools Coordinator Paula Oxoby-Hayett, Micah Roseberry with Grow Community Now, Assistant TMS Superintendent Rennetta Mondragon, and Enos Assistant Principal Nicole Mora-Atencio.
Press interested in attending must RSVP in advance and be ready to present a valid driver’s license. Logistics for parking will be provided upon RSVP.
WHAT: Heinrich to highlight Living Schoolyards Act at Enos Garcia Elementary School
WHEN: Thursday, October 6, at 1:15 p.m. MT
WHERE: Enos Garcia Elementary School, 305 Don Fernando St., Taos, NM 87571
RSVP: press@heinrich.senate.gov
Finally, at 2:30 p.m. MT, Senator Heinrich will highlight his legislation to unlock major investments in early childhood education in New Mexico. The New Mexico Education Enhancement Act recently passed out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and currently awaits consideration by the full Senate.
Senator Heinrich’s legislation would provide congressional approval for the State of New Mexico’s proposal to invest Land Grant Permanent Fund (LGPF) dollars into early childhood education.
The event will take place at Enos Garcia Elementary School. Key attendees will include Enos Garcia Elementary Principal Sara Bradley, Taos Municipal Schools (TMS) Interim Superintendent Valerie Trujillo, Assistant TMS Superintendent Rennetta Mondragon, and Enos Assistant Principal Nicole Mora-Atencio.
Press interested in attending must RSVP in advance and be ready to present a valid driver’s license. Logistics for parking will be provided upon RSVP.
WHAT: Heinrich to highlight legislation to authorize investments in early childhood education in New Mexico
WHEN: Thursday, October 6, at 2:30 p.m. MT
WHERE: Enos Garcia Elementary School, 305 Don Fernando St., Taos, NM 87571
RSVP: press@heinrich.senate.gov
