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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Edgewood nixes plan to install baby box
EDGEWOOD, N.M. (KRQE) – The Town of Edgewood has changed course and will no longer create a place where parents who can't care for their newborns can surrender them. 'Bike to Work Week' kicks off in Albuquerque on Monday The town was exploring options to install a Safe Haven Baby Box, however, it realized it did not have an area suitable for installation. 'We have found that local healthcare facilities are not open and staffed 24 hours per day. Local fire and law enforcement agencies have limited staffing, leading them to have concerns about the availability of first responders to be on-site 24/7,' Edgewood Community Liaison Linda Burke wrote in an email to KRQE. Burke explained fire stations and police stations are available for in-person infant surrender, if needed. Under New Mexico's Safe Haven law, infants 90 days of age or less can be handed to an authorized provider, such as hospitals, fire stations, or law enforcement agencies. 'The Town of Edgewood will be researching other resources and services that may be in our area and making that information available on our town website in the near future,' Burke stated. The town also informed the $10,000 grant issuer that it is unable to use the funds for a baby box at this time. Safe Haven Baby Boxes have been installed in several New Mexico communities and in places across the country. When a newborn is placed inside the box, silent alarms alert first responders. The child is then attended to in under five minutes and taken to a hospital for medical evaluation. At the time of this publication, New Mexico is home to nine baby boxes. A list of them can be found below: Hobbs Fire Station #1, 301 E White St, Hobbs, NM 88240 Carlsbad Fire Department Station #1, 401 S Halagueno St., Carlsbad, NM, 88220. Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center, 669 N Scenic Dr., Alamogordo, NM, 88310 Roswell Fire Station, 200 S Richardson Ave., Roswell, NM, 88203 Belen Fire Department, 121 South 5th St., Belen, NM 87002 Grants Fire & Rescue, 620 W High St., Grants, NM 87020 Española Fire Department, 806 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park Rd., Española, NM 87532 Farmington Fire Department, 3800 English Rd., Farmington, NM 87402 Bloomfield Fire Department, 911 N 1st St., Bloomfield, NM 87413 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Connecticut celebrating National Bike Month
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is celebrating National Bike Month this May by encouraging residents to go for a ride. CTDOT is participating in National Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, May 7. CTDOT is also participating in Bike to Work Week from May 11 to 17, with various activities planned. Connecticut wants you to drive less. Here's why State leaders said many communities participating in the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program have shown improved safety and accessibility for all students since its inception in 2005. A few updates from the SRTS team include: Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day incentives that registered schools can request online. SRTS expanded their bike and pedestrian safety and skills trainings to include an on-bike component. Communities and schools can request these services online. An interactive online map highlights all SRTS activities across the state Those riding bikes are also encouraged to participate in the 2025 Drive Less Connecticut Challenge through May 31. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Rochester declares May bike month to boost traffic safety
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The month of May is officially proclaimed as Bike Month in the City of Rochester. Mayor Malik Evans and Monroe County Executive Adam Bello were joined by representatives of Reconnect Rochester and dozens of bicyclists for the announcement. Rochester says it is committed to providing safe city space for bicyclists with new infrastructure and pathways that address traffic safety concerns while encouraging residents to ride. 'Throughout May, residents and visitors alike are encouraged to experience the joys of bicycling by participating in group rides, races, commuting events, educational programs, or by simply choosing to travel somewhere by bike,' Bello said. May 12 through May 18 is recognized as Bike to Work Week — encouraging residents to use a healthy and efficient way to get to work. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Area programs honored at annual Clean Air Luncheon
ELKHART — Significant achievements in clean air and sustainability were honored Wednesday in Elkhart at Michiana Area Council of Governments' (MACOG) 2025 Partners for Clean Air Awards Luncheon. Award winners included South Bend Bike Garage, Cultivate Food Rescue, The Tire Rack, and the City of Nappanee. 'Each of the awardees has demonstrated a commitment to innovating to reduce their footprint, save money, and contribute positively to their community,' MACOG Executive Director James Turnwald said. South Bend Bike Garage (SBBG) provides a great example of nonprofits advancing active transportation in the MACOG region, organizers said. The all-volunteer organization provides the community with low-cost bike repairs, education, tools, and facilities. The SBBG also participates in programs like Earn-A-Bike, Michiana's Bike to Work Week, and other bike-related events. Founded in 2019, SBBG has provided over 1,000 bicycles to community members. 'At the South Bend Bike Garage, we believe that every person deserves access to the freedom and opportunity a working bicycle can provide,' said Steven Burnside, president of the South Bend Bike Garage Inc. 'Whether it's for commuting, staying healthy, or simply getting from point A to B, bikes offer sustainable, human-powered transportation that benefits individuals and the environment alike. We share this honor with our incredible volunteers who power our mission through shared effort, community spirit, and efficient, grassroots operations.' The Tire Rack is recognized for driving sustainability forward with impactful initiatives. In November 2024, Tire Rack earned the EMPOWER EV Friendly Workplace certification from Drive Clean Indiana, recognizing its commitment to clean transportation. The momentum continued in December with the introduction of two all-electric terminal trucks. Tire Rack also partnered with MACOG and the GO Electric Vehicle Indiana (GOEVIN) program to host two EV test drives for local governments. Beyond these visible milestones, Tire Rack is also making meaningful internal improvements – from expanding recycling programs, to leading clean initiatives, and implementing sustainable everyday upgrades contributing to a cleaner, more efficient workplace. 'These projects are an important step in our journey toward sustainability, but it represents just one part of Tire Rack's broader efforts to create meaningful environmental impact,' said Matthew DeCloedt, Logistics Engineer at the Tire Rack. 'We remain dedicated to pursuing new projects and initiatives that drive continuous progress, reduce emissions, and contribute to a healthier future for our community and beyond.' Cultivate Food Rescue is an innovative organization solving two problems: perishable food waste and food insecurity. Reducing food waste avoids all the inputs upstream in the food production and transportation system, saving energy and emissions. Downstream, Cultivate's operations keep food waste from producing potent methane in landfills. Cultivate has kept over 10 million pounds worth of food out of the landfill since 2016 Cultivate has distributed over 8 million meals, leveraging over 20,000 volunteer hours per year. The small portion of unusable food is used for livestock feed or turned into compost. Beyond their core mission, Cultivate's leadership aims to minimize their operational impact. Through the City of South Bend's Energy & Solar Savings Initiative (EASSI), a 195 kW solar carport is under construction to offset 67 percent of their energy usage. The carport is also EV-ready, with conduit in place for future EV charging stations. Cultivate is working with local horticulture experts to establish over ½ an acre of native species in between its two buildings. City of Nappanee is recognized for piloting electric vehicles in its municipal fleet. The city obtained grant funding for two all-electric vehicles and fleet charging through the Indiana Office of Energy Development's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. The first vehicle, a Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck, is used by building maintenance staff, and a Chevrolet Equinox EV is used by the planning department. The project is estimated to avoid over 11,000 gallons of gasoline, with net savings of over $1,100 per year after factoring in electricity costs. The vehicles also promote clean air by reducing particulate matter and nitrogen oxides, an ozone precursor. The city has also committed to adding public charging downtown, where none is currently available
