/tags/tom-vilsack Tom Vilsack en-US Copyright Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:34:29 GMT /local-news/2023-06-13/new-mexico-to-get-43m-in-new-round-of-rural-high-speed-broadband-funding President Joe Biden and the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a new round of funding Monday to support rural high-speed internet. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:34:29 GMT /local-news/2023-06-13/new-mexico-to-get-43m-in-new-round-of-rural-high-speed-broadband-funding Bryce Dix /local-news/2023-04-03/infrastructure-funds-bring-40-million-in-grants-to-help-rural-areas-in-new-mexico-get-online U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited New Mexico on Monday, where he announced that the department will be investing $40 million to provide high-speed internet access in rural areas of New Mexico. This has the potential to connect many communities for the first time. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 23:48:23 GMT /local-news/2023-04-03/infrastructure-funds-bring-40-million-in-grants-to-help-rural-areas-in-new-mexico-get-online Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2023-03-24/u-s-department-of-agriculture-launches-initiatives-for-more-healthy-school-meals In New Mexico, one in five children face hunger, making the state second in the nation for food insecurity in youth. That’s coupled with the fact that the state has seen persistent dismal education rankings and outcomes for students. However, this week/recently the federal government unveiled new grants and funding to bolster our children’s health so they can perform well in school. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 23:43:05 GMT /local-news/2023-03-24/u-s-department-of-agriculture-launches-initiatives-for-more-healthy-school-meals Taylor Velazquez