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.
Drug Enforcement Administration Announces Spring Take Back Day
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 05 April 2023 05 April 2023
El Paso, Texas – The Drug Enforcement Administration has announced the date of its 24th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. On Saturday, April 22, DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.
For more than a decade, DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has helped Americans easily rid their homes of unneeded medications—those that are old, unwanted, or expired—that too often become a gateway to addiction.
Take Back Day offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local drop-off locations nationwide.
What: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
When: Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time
Senator Ron Griggs' Red Flag Prescribed Burn Ban Signed Into Law
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 05 April 2023 05 April 2023
SANTA FE — Senate Bill 21, sponsored by Senator Ron Griggs (R-Alamogordo), was signed into law late Tuesday by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. The bill aims to codify in law that prescribed burns are prohibited on days when a Red Flag wind warning has been issued.
Senator Griggs issued the following statement regarding the passage of his bill:
"I want to thank the Governor and my colleagues in the Senate and House who heard the cries of communities that have been devastated by out-of-control prescribed burns. Though the bill had a rough start, the legislature rallied around this cause to pass the bill with unanimous, bipartisan support, demonstrating our commitment to preventing the next devastating wildfire. I am proud to have sponsored this important step forward to better address how we manage our forests."
The New Mexico Film Office Announces Amazon Original Series “Outer Range” Season Two is Currently in Production in New Mexico
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 05 April 2023 05 April 2023
Santa Fe, NM - New Mexico Film Office Director Amber Dodson announced today that season two of the Amazon Original television series, “Outer Range,” has begun filming around Santa Fe and Las Vegas.
The production will employ over 2,000 New Mexicans – approximately 2,000 as background talent and 200-300 resident crew members.
“Outer Range” is a Western family saga from Plan B Entertainment for Amazon Studios. The story centers around Royal Abbott, played by Oscar-nominee Josh Brolin (“Dune”), a rancher who discovers an unfathomable mystery at the edge of Wyoming's wilderness. “Outer Range" features an ensemble cast of award-winning and breakout talent, including Imogen Poots (“I Know This Much is True”), Lili Taylor (‘Perry Mason”), Tamara Podemski (“Four Sheet to the Wind”), Lewis Pullman (“Top Gun: Maverick”), Tom Pelphrey (“Ozark”), Noah Reid (“Schitt's Creek”), Shaun Sipos (“Reacher”), Isabel Arraiza (“The Little Things”), and Olive Abercrombie (“Haunting of Hill House”).
NM SBDC April webinars
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 05 April 2023 05 April 2023
to view New Mexico SBDC webinars, click here
Rocket Park and Playground to Close During Landscaping Renovation Starting April 5
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 04 April 2023 04 April 2023
What: On Wednesday, April 5, work will begin to replace the landscaping in the museum’s rocket park that was destroyed by flooding last July. Crews will be onsite to crane rocket park artifacts out of the way on Wednesday, with concrete work and landscaping to take place over the next several weeks. During that time, the rocket park and playground will be closed to the public. Access to the museum main entrance will be routed around the area.
When: Wednesday, April 5, and continuing for several weeks until the work is finished.
Where: The John P. Stapp Air and Space Park and Rocketeer Playground will be closed to the public during landscaping renovation. Keep an eye on the museum’s Facebook page for photos and videos of the progress!
About the New Mexico Museum of Space History: www.nmspacemuseum.org
Free Introduction to 3D Printing Class April 6
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 04 April 2023 04 April 2023
What: The New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Rocketeer Academy is offering a free 3D Printing Class to those 14 and older, limited to 10 individuals or teams. Learn how 3D printing works, the rules of 3D design, how to create objects in 3D software and finally how to prepare a design for printing. Then, participants design their own 3D object using TinkerCAD. Each design will be printed out the following week and will be available for pick up on Friday, April 14.
When: Thursday, April 6 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Pre-registration is required. To register email tony.gondola@dca.nm.gov.
Where: Tombaugh Education Center on the campus of the museum (look for the blue roof!), Classroom 2.
About the New Mexico Museum of Space History: www.nmspacemuseum.org
Energy Conservation and Management Division Launches New Web Portal for Sustainable Building Tax Credit Applications
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 04 April 2023 04 April 2023
SANTA FE, NM – The Energy Conservation and Management Division of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department has launched a new web portal to accept and certify applications for Sustainable Building Tax Credit (STBC) certificates from residents who take steps to make their homes and businesses more energy efficient.
The new portal went live on April 4, 2023.
The Sustainable Building Tax Credits were updated in 2020 and 2022 through amendments to state statutes governing personal and corporate income taxes. There are two types of tax credits available under the program—one for installation of certain energy-efficient products in existing residences and another for commercial renovation and new construction projects.
The legislation governing the personal income tax credit also includes provisions that offer extra incentive for making upgrades that reduce energy use and lower utility costs in affordable housing units or homes occupied by low-income residents.
High winds expected with blowing dust
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 03 April 2023 03 April 2023
Travel Advisory for Southwest New Mexico
DEMING - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be monitoring roadway conditions with law enforcement as high wind advisories have been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) on Apr.3, 2023, impacts attached from NWS with Press Release. NWS is forecasting very strong winds from 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 mph in the lowlands and 30 and 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph in the mountains. For Tuesday, the wind gusts will increase to 70 mph through the early evening hours in the mountains. Areas of blowing dust will accompany this system this afternoon as well as Tuesday afternoon.
The NMDOT would like to remind the traveling public, blowing dust can escalate to blinding dust storms as they move quickly through remote areas. If you must travel, we recommend you monitor local forecast conditions prior to starting your trip and visit our web site as roadway conditions may change quickly throughout New Mexico.