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.
Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest - Outstanding Volunteers
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 27 November 2023 27 November 2023
Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest (GSDSW) Will Recognize Outstanding Volunteers and Girl Scouts on December 2, 2023.
GSDSW will recognize our outstanding volunteers and present them with GSUSA (Girl Scouts of the United States of America) and council awards. In addition to the volunteers, the council will present awards and recognitions to local Girl Scouts for various achievements earned throughout the previous membership year. This year, we recognize six Bronze Award recipients, three Silver Awards recipients and three Gold Awards recipients along with many other awards. For more information on these highest awards, please visit our website at www.gsdsw.org .
Farm & Ranch Museum to open new photography show
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 27 November 2023 27 November 2023
The Mothership is one of 24 landscape photographs by David Turning featured in an upcoming show at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces.LAS CRUCES – New Mexico’s beautiful, rugged scenery is preserved in the images of Las Cruces photographer David Turning.
“Wandering Reflections” is an exhibition at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum featuring 24 of Turning’s photographs. The show opens with an artist’s reception on Saturday, December 16 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Admission to the reception is free and refreshments will be provided.
The exhibit includes color and black-and-white images from Turning’s collection. His landscape photographs are rich with texture, featuring everything from the roughness of rocks, thorns, and tree branches, to the softness of clouds, fog, and sand dunes.
NMSU Agricultural Science Center at Los Lunas examines benefits of native, non-native grasses
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 27 November 2023 27 November 2023
NMSU’s Agricultural Science Center at Los Lunas is home to a number of research projects. But one has garnered great interest and highlights a decades-long collaboration between the center and the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.
The center has had a long-standing cooperative agreement with the NRCS Plant Materials Center that has been active and fruitful for more than 65 years, said Mark Marsalis, NMSU Extension forage specialist.
RPNM Statement on NM Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 27 November 2023 27 November 2023
November 27—In response to the New Mexico Supreme Court's decision to uphold the district court's ruling maintaining the second district is not an egregious gerrymander or considered entrenched, the Republican Party of New Mexico chairman and former congressman Steve Pearce issued the following statement:
"We are disappointed in the NM Supreme Court's ruling to uphold the gerrymandered map that disenfranchises the voices of conservative Democrats, Republicans, and Independents alike and divides up vital industries. We intensely disagree that Democrats did not intentionally entrench the Second Congressional District by shifting it 18 points in their favor. It's unfortunate the court would agree that 54% DPI (Democratic Performance Index) is considered entrenched, but the current map's 53% DPI, is not. The court leaned heavily on the closeness of the last election. Without the specific factors of the previous election that included a popular Republican incumbent and an unknown Democratic challenger, the effects of the entrenchment would be prominent. We are contemplating our next course of action in conference with our legal team. RPNM is proud to fight for the fair representation of every New Mexican, regardless of their political party."
New Mexico Taste the Tradition Holiday Lookbook
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 23 November 2023 23 November 2023
New Mexico Department of Agriculture presents second edition of New Mexico Taste the Tradition Holiday Lookbook
The 58-page holiday gift guide highlights New Mexico products
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. – With the holiday season right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about gifts for your loved ones, making it the perfect time to shop local. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) presents the second edition of the New Mexico Taste the Tradition Holiday Lookbook to help you explore the unique gifts found in the Land of Enchantment.
A Thanksgiving Prayer
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 23 November 2023 23 November 2023
Although our nation is experiencing unprecedented challenges and hardships during this time, let us take a moment to thank God for the many blessings He has bestowed upon us.
For every new day we wake up to life, we thank you, LORD.
For every time we see the smiles of our loved ones or hear the laughter of our children, we thank you, LORD.
Senator Ron Griggs Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 22 November 2023 22 November 2023
ALAMOGORDO—Today, Senator Ron Griggs (R-Alamogordo) announced he will not seek reelection in 2024. Senator Griggs has served Senate District 34 since 2012 and will continue to serve through the end of his current term.
Senator Griggs announced his decision in a letter attached below. In addition to the letter, Senator Griggs issued the following statement:
"Representing Senate District 34 is an honor like no other. I am proud of the work I have done as your Senator and will continue to serve the people of New Mexico. But the time has come for new blood, new eyes, new ideas, and new directions. I am eager to pass the torch to the next generation of leaders and spend more time with Joan and my family."
Traffic Report for week of November 26 to December 3, 2023.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 22 November 2023 22 November 2023
In all construction zones, motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, as well as continue to be cautious of heavy equipment and construction personnel in the area. PLEASE NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones may be in effect.
White Sands Missile Range Notification
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