New Mexico and Southeast Arizona 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.

Retired NM state senator receives NM Public Media Award

: Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases; Published: 06 December 2023 06 December 2023

Public media station leaders from KENW, KNME and KRWG presented retired Republican state senator Stuart Ingle with the inaugural 2023 Duane Ryan New Mexico Public Media Award this week. The award is given to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to public media in New Mexico.

Ingle has been a strong supporter of public media throughout his 38 years at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe. He has consistently advocated for funding for public media and has helped pass legislation that has benefited public stations across the state.

“Senator Ingle is a true champion of public media,” said Adrian Velarde, general manager of KRWG. “He has always recognized the importance of public media in providing citizens with information and education.”

Create & Connect spreads holiday cheer

: Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases; Published: 06 December 2023 06 December 2023

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD), in collaboration with the Public Education, Early Childhood Education and Care Departments and other
state agencies, is excited to be part of the 3rd
annual Create & Connect holiday card program. This initiative spreads holiday cheer and works to foster meaningful connections between generations by providing student made cards to older adults in long-term care facilities and senior centers across the state.

“The Create & Connect program is a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their creativity while making a positive impact on the lives of older adults in their communities,”
said ALTSD Cabinet Secretary Designate, Jen Paul Schroer. “These cards spread holiday cheer and remind the recipients that they are not alone during the holidays.”

Those interested in participating should mail all cards by
December 18, 2023 to the following
address:
Aging & Long-Term Services Department
c/o Denise King
8500
Menaul Blvd, Suite B-350
Albuquerque, NM 87112

Monastery Lake closed to fishing due to unsafe ice conditions

: Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases; Published: 05 December 2023 05 December 2023

SANTA FE – Monastery Lake, near Pecos, has been closed to fishing until further notice due to unsafe ice conditions.

Ice fishing is not allowed at the Benedictine Monastery lake that is leased through the Department’s Open Gate program. A layer of ice has formed on the lake, prompting the closure.

The lake will reopen when there are sufficient open areas of water available to allow fishing from the bank.

Anglers can find good winter trout fishing in the Albuquerque area drains, at Tingley Beach and at other fishing waters throughout the state. Visit our website for more information on trout species, the weekly fishing report, a list of convenient fishing locations and fish stocking reports.

NMSU astronomy professor awarded NASA Research Fellowship

: Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases; Published: 05 December 2023 05 December 2023

Joe Burchett is among a handful of professors in the country to be part of a program to develop the next generation of leaders in STEM.

   Burchett, an assistant professor of astronomy at New Mexico State University, was awarded a research fellowship at NASA facilities through a collaboration between NASA and the National Science Foundation.

   The program aims to strengthen research infrastructure and advance STEM talent development at nine institutions in seven U.S. states and territories. Burchett’s research is one of 10 projects awarded a combined $2.7 million from the NSF’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research(EPSCoR) Track-4 awards.

Virtual Public Information Meeting for the I-25 San Antonio

: Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases; Published: 05 December 2023 05 December 2023

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is developing the design of the proposed improvements to the Interstate 25 (I-25) San Antonio Interchange, which is approximately 0.5 miles west of San Antonio, New Mexico, between Milepost (MP) 139 and MP 140. I-25 connects with US 380, which is the main road into the nearby community of San Antonio

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Prescribed Burn Webinar this Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023

: Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases; Published: 05 December 2023 05 December 2023

Join New Mexico State Forestry as they discuss the Division’s new certified burn program and ways to responsibly and safely increase implementation of prescribed fire across jurisdictions and land boundaries in the state! This presentation is open to practitioners, leaders, and members of the public.

Brian Filip, Prescribed Fire Coordinator with NM EMNRD-Forestry Division, will talk about the newly released certified burn program, including its progress, basis in law, and certification. Brian will walk attendees through the steps necessary to become a certified burn manager along with some of the benefits of going through the program. Sam Berry, Southwest Associate Director with Forest Stewards Guild, will give a refresher on the All Hands All Lands burn team, a collaborative group of fire-qualified professionals who add capacity where needed to ensure that prescribed burns can be carried out safely and effectively. Presenters: Brian Filip, Prescribed Fire Coordinator with NM EMNRD-Forestry Division; Sam Berry, Southwest Associate Director with Forest Stewards Guild.

Gov. Lujan Grisham to establish first-of-its-kind Strategic Water Supply

: Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases; Published: 05 December 2023 05 December 2023

Gov. Lujan Grisham to establish first-of-its-kind Strategic Water Supply  $500 million investment will leverage advanced market commitments

DUBAI — At the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a first-of-its-kind strategic water supply to increase drought resilience and advance clean energy production and storage.

The strategic water supply will support the nation’s transition to renewable energy by providing resources for water-intensive processes around creating green hydrogen, storing energy produced by wind and solar, and manufacturing electric vehicles, microchips, solar panels, and wind turbines, for example.