State cabinet secretaries to host events in area

Jun. 18—Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's cabinet secretaries are scheduled to host community events in Clovis and Portales on July 8-9.

The events are intended to help residents navigate and procure available state and federal resources, according to a news release from the governor's office.

"We want New Mexicans to know that their state government is here for them, and that we're building stronger communities through accessible state resources," Lujan Grisham said in the release.

Attendees can learn about Medicaid, unemployment benefits, career counseling, and more.

Food boxes, books, backpacks, and other free resources will be available on-site while supplies last, the release stated.

In Clovis, the event is set for 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 8 at the Commons Building at Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd.

A community town hall is set for 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on campus.

In Portales, Eastern New Mexico University will host the event from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 9 at the Campus Union Ballroom. A town hall is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the University Theatre Center.

Some of the resources available at the event include:

— Enrollment in Medicaid, child support, low-income home energy, and food and cash assistance programs.

— Information and enrollment for student academic tutoring and other children's programming.

— Assistance with unemployment benefits, technical education, apprenticeships, and employment searches including jobs with state government.

— Information about adult education.

— Motor Vehicle Division services, lost property, and personal income tax inquiries.

— State hunting and fishing license sales

— Senior programs and services including caregiver and long-term care.

— WIC and Senior Farmer's Market programs, vaccines and vital records.