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.
New WASDE: World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates
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- Published: 08 February 2024 08 February 2024
World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates (WASDE) February 8, 2024
Enrollment for 2024 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
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- Published: 08 February 2024 08 February 2024
Open enrollment for 2024 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program begins February 15th
Program served over 10,000 eligible seniors and elders last year
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) will begin accepting applications for the 2024 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) starting Thursday, Feb. 15.
The program, overseen by the state’s Women, Infants and Children program (WIC), provides income-eligible seniors and elders a shopper card with a one-time annual benefit of up to $100 to buy locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey at participating farmers’ markets and roadside stands statewide. Visit SFMNP for a list of locations.
EDD Ready to Assist New Business In Development of a Roswell Manufacturing Center
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- Published: 08 February 2024 08 February 2024
ROSWELL, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has provisionally awarded economic assistance to an Austin-based company to open a modular home manufacturing center in a long-closed building at the Roswell Air Center.
Turnkey Ventures Inc. is planning to invest $11.8 million into the New Mexico expansion and hire 330 workers in Roswell, establishing the community as a manufacturing center for its modular home products.
RPNM legislative update 020824
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- Published: 08 February 2024 08 February 2024
To visit the Republic Party of New Mexico's Latest updates, visit this website: https://mailchi.mp/gopnm.org/legislative-update-2-6-75164
NMSU ranks among 2024 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs
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- Published: 07 February 2024 07 February 2024
New Mexico State University’s online campus, NMSU Global, has been recognized this year in the U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings.
NMSU Global earned multiple spots on the 2024 list of online programs, including an overall ranking of 150 out of 358 universities.
The online programs that earned rankings include NMSU’s master’s in criminal justice (tied for 43), MBA (tied for 124), bachelor’s programs overall (tied for 150), bachelor’s programs for veterans (tied for 81), bachelor’s degrees in business (tied 44), master’s degrees in education (tied 227), master’s degrees in computer information technology (ranging from 72 to 93), and master’s degrees in engineering (ranging from 86 to 11).
NM records 89 emergency visits and one fatality due to carbon monoxide poisoning
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- Published: 07 February 2024 07 February 2024
Health officials stress the importance of recognizing symptoms and adopting prevention measures
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) is alerting the public to an increase in carbon monoxide poisoning cases as temperatures decline, and snowfall in northern and central mountains is occurring. Hospital emergency departments have observed a rise in carbon monoxide-related visits since fall 2023, demanding urgent attention and heightened awareness.
NMDGF Deadlines are fast approaching
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- Published: 07 February 2024 07 February 2024
Approaching Deadlines:
Governor appoints Brig. Gen. Jamison Herrera
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- Published: 06 February 2024 06 February 2024
Governor appoints Brig. Gen. Jamison Herrera as new Department of Veterans’ Services Secretary
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Brig. Gen. Jamison Herrera as Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS). Herrera has served as the Acting Secretary of the department since September of last year, while concurrently holding the position of Deputy Adjutant General for the New Mexico National Guard.
“Secretary-designate Herrera has already proven his dedication to military service throughout his more than 34 years in the New Mexico National Guard,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “With his extensive military experience, he is well-positioned to advocate for and address the challenges faced by veterans and their families and make sure they receive the services they deserve.”