State education department discusses school reentry plan
The New Mexico Public Education Department spoke with the press about the state’s modified reentry plan to get students and staff safely back into schools in a July 24 meeting.Cabinet Secretary Ryan Stewart represented the department, presented updates to the state’s plan, and answered questions from the audience.
The first announcement was that the start of in-person learning at state schools was being moved back until after Labor Day.
“First and foremost, we are going to prioritize the health and safety of students, staff and communities,” Stewart said. “We want to put as much distance between the recent surge of virus cases and our students coming back.”
Stewart said...
Cruising from coast to coast - at 5 mph
‘The Great Grass Race’ picks up steam in New MexicoIt is roughly 2,450 miles from Los Angeles to New York City. This trip can be as short as a few hours by plane to several days by car.
But a ride-on lawnmower? That trip is now looking like several weeks or months.
That long trip is the basis for “The Great Grass Race,” an online series where five teams of two people each will race across the country in these lumbering vehicles.
“They get no gas, no food, and no shelter from the show,” Jon Sadler, of Menace Vision, the network that hosts the show said. “They have to drive across the country [at about 5 mph] and they have to rely on strangers for things like buying...
‘Muppets Now’ attempts a new update on the classic
Rating: «« out of ««««Running Time: 22 – 24 minutes (per episode)
This Disney+ series will be available for streaming on July 31, beginning with the first episode. A new episode will follow weekly.
Back in the mid-1970s, The Muppet Show burst onto the TV scene and became a phenomenon. It was a family-friendly variety show that juggled sketches, musical performances and celebrity interviews, creating iconic moments for families nestled around the television. Over the years, many movies and new shows featuring the characters have been produced. The recent theatrical features were excellent updates, allowing the Muppets to maintain their distinctive humor while taking part in...
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