As you are likely aware, Congress failed to reach a deal on balanced deficit reduction to avoid the across-the-board budget reductions commonly known as “sequestration.”  Thus, the President was required by law to issue a sequestration order.  This order cancels approximately $85 billion in budgetary resources across the Federal government for the remainder of the Federal fiscal year.

Albuquerque Business First recognized 24 New Mexico nonprofit organizations for their contributions to the community at its inaugural Nonprofit of the Year awards.  Rocky Mountain Youth Corps is a 2013 Honoree under the category of Environment & Animals!

On Tuesday May 9th the Wellness Coalition's AmeriCorps members made a   presentation to the Silver City Town Council and Mayor. The Part of the   Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service led by the Corporation   for National and Community Service. AmeriCorps members Tim Miller and   Mellisa Cano made the presentation to the Council and where supported by   the presence of members Richard Leves, Krista Joslin-Gay, Justin   Blanton, Kimberly Brown and Jackie Olea.

Washington, D.C. – On April 9, more than 680 mayors, who collectively represent nearly 100 million Americans in all 50 states, will join together to recognize the impact of national service participants in AmeriCorps and Senior Corps programs who are making a difference in their communities.

Rio Grande Community Farm was honored to participate in the first ever national AmeriCorps Mayor's Week on April 9, 2013 by assisting and enjoying Mayors Day of Volunteerism at Civic Plaza in Albuquerque.