Margarita Sanchez of Belen writes:

Thanks to our state senator and all representatives that brought forth the Tome Land Grant roadway signs! This was much ahead of today’s news announcement of the federal Scenic Byways funding.

Please put all our land grants — the 95 recognized as well as the 195 unrecognized land grants — on the list for immediate roadsigns. Additionally, we request historical markers for the sights, including forestry areas. Those recognized land grants should most probably have contact address and/or phone number and general rules for public visiting.

During these initial efforts for required land grant history statewide, I am now consulting with various tribal members to include Native American/indigenous history and lands in our proposal of required learning. Do expect such an update soon. Also, please make such changes in the proposal you had been sent (by me) to work with.

Also, I want to thank all who helped with my nephew Ben’s situation; a letter from the governor was sent on his behalf to the institution.

Lastly, the outcome for the Silva family here in Jarales, was very commendable and family/community oriented. Thanks and appreciation to all involved.

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