Non-Local News Releases
This category will feature news releases from out-of-area government agencies and representatives, as well as events that are not taking place in the four-county area of Grant, Catron, Hidalgo or Luna. For local events please visit Local News Releases.
NMDOT Introduces Work Zone Safety Mascot “Zippy” the Roadrunner
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 12 April 2024 12 April 2024
Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is excited to introduce the newest member of the NMDOT team, “Zippy” the roadrunner mascot! Zippy is dedicated to promoting work zone safety across the State of New Mexico, and will raise awareness around work zone safety, educate drivers, and share messages about the importance of staying safe in work zones.
Zippy’s introduction coincides with the start of National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) on April 15, and the roadrunner educator will be sharing safety messages for the next several months. Zippy will be featured on NMDOT social media and through a variety of other communication channels.
Virtual Information Session on Military Service Academy Nominations Process
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 11 April 2024 11 April 2024
NEXT WEEK: N.M. Congressional Delegation To Host Virtual Information Session on Military Service Academy Nominations Process
ALBUQUERQUE – At 6:00 p.m. MT on Thursday, April 18, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján, and U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury, Teresa Leger Fernández, and Gabe Vasquez will host a Virtual Q&A Session for New Mexicans interested in attending a U.S. Military Service Academy.
The conversation is an opportunity for high school students and recent graduates to ask questions about the nomination process for appointment to U.S. Military Service Academies. The New Mexico delegation will be accepting online applications for nominations to enter an academy in Fall 2025.
RPNM Demands Governor Take Action to Secure NM's Southern Border
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 11 April 2024 11 April 2024
APRIL 11—The Republican Party of New Mexico strongly supports the state Senate Republican Caucus in their call for Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to prioritize border security should she convene a Special Session under the pretext of "public safety.” This appeal arises in response to recent events that highlight an escalation of the crisis at New Mexico’s Southern border, driven by increased border reinforcements from neighboring states.
This letter illustrates the most recent effort in a sequence of Republican attempts urging the Governor to address the worsening crisis at the Southern border that both she and the Democratic legislature in New Mexico have chosen to ignore and neglect, even until now.
April 1, 2024, Water Supply Outlook Report for New Mexico
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 11 April 2024 11 April 2024
The latest Water Supply Outlook Report is now available.
From the Summary:
“Automated Snow Telemetry [SNOTEL] and manual measurements throughout the state showed the snowpack benefiting from a series of late winter storms concentrated in the latter half of March. Snow Water Equivalent [SWE] totals surpassed New Mexico’s reference period median on March 16th, remaining above normal through the date of report publication. March saw well above normal precipitation across the statewide forecast region, primarily in the form of snowfall and concentrated toward the end of the month. This fed a generally increasing snowpack across the major New Mexico forecast basins, despite periods of melt occurring between storm cycles. With these net snowpack gains throughout March, all major forecast basins within the state held normal or above normal SWE totals by April 1. The southerly latitude of New Mexico’s major watersheds contributes to median late season snow persistence being lower and melt generally beginning earlier than may be seen in other mountain states throughout the region. This year’s robust April 1 snowpack represents an encouraging departure from normal statewide spring melt timing, painting a more optimistic picture for surface water supplies across the forecast area than was previously projected at the beginning of March.
World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates April 11, 2024
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 11 April 2024 11 April 2024
Republicans Urge Governor to Secure Southern Border
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 10 April 2024 10 April 2024
Senator Crystal Brantley, Senate Republicans Urge Governor to Secure Southern Border, Add Border Security to Special Session Call
SANTA FE—Senator Crystal Brantley (R-Elephant Butte) and the Senate Republican Caucus today sent a letter to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham urging her to address the escalating crisis at New Mexico’s southern border and include border security on any call for a Special Session. The letter was sent following a recent visit by Senator Brantley and Senator Steven McCutcheon (R-Carlsbad) to the U.S.-Mexico Border in Luna County, and a separate letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding federal action.
Senator Craig Brandt Condemns EIB Rejection of EV Rule Delay
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 09 April 2024 09 April 2024
RIO RANCHO—The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) recently voted to reject a request to pause the enforcement of the Advanced Clean Cars and Trucks Rule (EIB 23-56 (R)) until ongoing litigation is resolved. The request to delay the rule was submitted by the New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association and an Albuquerque auto dealership—the entities legally challenging the new regulatory measure.
Senator Craig Brandt (R-Rio Rancho), the Senate Republican Whip, issued the following statement condemning this action:
Boating now open at Eagle Nest Lake State Park
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 09 April 2024 09 April 2024
Eagle Nest, NM – Spring temperatures are blooming at Eagle Nest Lake State Park allowing boaters to return to the water for fishing and other recreational opportunities.
“While the majority of the lake surface is open water there is still ice in some areas and boaters are urged to use caution at all times,” said Jordan Mitchell, Park Superintendent. “Be sure to dress appropriately in layers, stay dry, and always wear a properly fitted life jacket.”