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.
NMSU opens doors to new agricultural buildings
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 03 November 2023 03 November 2023
Dozens of Aggies and community members came together on New Mexico State University’s Las Cruces campus Friday, Nov. 3, as the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences opened the doors to two new cutting-edge facilities that will benefit the state’s agriculture industry and modernize education at NMSU.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the completion of the Food Science, Security and Safety Center and the Animal Nutrition and Feed Manufacturing Facility. The event drew several dignitaries, elected officials and industry partners. Speakers included New Mexico Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, state Rep. Jack Chatfield and Acting Deputy Secretary of the New Mexico Higher Education Department Gerald Hoehne.
Traffic Report for week of November 5 to 12, 2023
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 03 November 2023 03 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
For information regarding closures, you may call WSMR at 678-1178 or 678-2222 for updates.
Traffic Alert I-25 roadway ramp closures November 5-6, 2023
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- Published: 03 November 2023 03 November 2023
I-25 roadway rehabilitation project nighttime ramp closures North of Socorro, NM
SOCORRO - The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office in cooperation with Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) is continuing with the roadway rehabilitation project on Interstate 25 from milepost 150 (Socorro North) to milepost 161 (Chamizal).
Free State Park access on Veterans Day for military
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- Published: 03 November 2023 03 November 2023
State Parks to honor local military veterans, active-duty, and National Guard members with free state park access on Veterans Day
Day-use and camping fees to be waived for the federal holiday on Saturday, November 11
Santa Fe, NM – On Veterans Day, the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) State Parks Division will honor New Mexico veterans, active military, National Guard and their dependents with free access to any of its 35 state parks.
“Our veterans and active-duty military deserve our utmost respect and admiration for their sacrifice in serving New Mexico and our country,” said Toby Velasquez, State Parks Director. “Giving them free access to State Parks on November 11th is an opportunity for service members to experience some of the most beautiful landscapes in The Land of Enchantment.”
Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 03 November 2023 03 November 2023
Don’t “Fall” Behind
Santa Fe – Fall weather is finally in the air. Temperatures are getting colder, and nights are getting longer. This also means that trees are shedding their leaves and dropping their needles. As these burnable materials pile up, they start to form a fuel bed and can quickly become a fire hazard under dry conditions. In the event of a wildfire, those unassuming leaves and needles become a fuel source for floating embers. Sometimes known as “duff,” this mixture of dry vegetation can ignite easily, allowing a wildfire tospread right up to the walls and roof of your home.
Farm & Ranch event - NM foods November 18-19, 2023
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 03 November 2023 03 November 2023
LAS CRUCES -- With the holiday season right around the corner, the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces is the place to be on Nov. 18-19. HomeGrown: A New Mexico Food Show & Gift Market is a great opportunity to sample and shop for New Mexico’s award-winning food products.
The ninth-annual HomeGrown event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $10 per vehicle, and the first 100 vehicles at the event each day will receive a free burlap shopping bag. Cash is encouraged for admission.
Governor to renew executive orders around gun violence and substance misuse
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- Published: 03 November 2023 03 November 2023
Governor to renew executive orders around gun violence and substance misuse
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will renew executive orders declaring gun violence a public health emergency on Friday. The governor’s multi-pronged strategy is demonstrating progress
as shown on the state’s gun violence dashboard.
The renewal extends the emergency to Dec. 1, 2023, ensuring that progress continues.
Mexican Wolf Located North of Interstate 40 in Northwest New Mexico
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 02 November 2023 02 November 2023
A female wolf (F2754) has been documented crossing out of the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area (MWEPA) north of Interstate 40 in New Mexico. The wolf is affixed with a radio collar, which is transmitting its location. She was documented crossing the I-40 boundary west of Albuquerque late last week. Her last location was in the Jemez Mountains west of Jemez Springs. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish are monitoring the wolf’s movements.