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.
Traffic Report for week of October 29 to November 5, 2023
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- Published: 27 October 2023 27 October 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.
NM Tourism Department selects 10 tourism infrastructure projects
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- Published: 27 October 2023 27 October 2023
New Mexico Tourism Department selects 10 tourism infrastructure projects for inaugural Destination Forward program
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) is furthering its commitment to destination stewardship with the launch of the Destination Forward program.
NMTD identified 10 tourism-related infrastructure projects intended to enhance the visitor experience at tourism-related amenities, facilities and points-of-interest throughout New Mexico. Each project will be supported through a grant from NMTD that will cover up to $500,000 in expenses. Destination Forward grants will support the renovation, modernization, planning, design and construction of new or existing tourism infrastructure projects.
Traffic Alert White Sands Missile Range US 70 Roadblock October 29, 2023
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 27 October 2023 27 October 2023
LAS CRUCES - The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office (NMDOT) along with White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) have posted an alert for Sunday, October 29, 2023.
US 70 will be blocked beginning at 8:50 p.m., lasting approximately 1 hour being lifted by 9:50 p.m. This block will be located at ‘Blue Block’ (2 miles east of the access road - Mile Marker 172) and ‘Yellow Block’ (located near White Sands National Park, Mile Marker 200). San Augustin Pass and Las Cruces Gate are NOT affected; however, Nike Avenue will be affected by this block.
All roadblocks are subject to change without notice, please call WSMR at 575-678-2221/2222 for updates or go to New Mexico Department of Transportation: www.nmroads.com or call 511.
EMNRD’s Mining and Minerals Division receives national award
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- Published: 27 October 2023 27 October 2023
EMNRD’s Mining and Minerals Division receives national award for Mine Reclamation Work in New Mexico
The project used a natural channel design method to stabilize a waterway
SANTA FE, NM – The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s (EMNRD’s) Mining and Minerals Division (MMD) has earned national recognition for its work in restoring and preserving the ecosystem around a former coal mine near the town of Raton in Northern New Mexico.
Senator Crystal Diamond Brantley Responds to LFC CARA Report
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 27 October 2023 27 October 2023
SANTA FE— Today, the Legislative Finance Committee presented a blistering evaluation of New Mexico's Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) implementation by the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD). The evaluation exposes widespread failure to implement plans of care for families born with drug-addicted infants. Of particular concern is the fact that 42 percent of families who were given a plan of care were completely unaware that they had a plan. Further, almost half of families with a plan of care are not referred to substance use treatment and only 15 percent accept referrals.
In 2023, former Senator Gay Kernan (R-Hobbs) proposed Senate Bill 150 which would have required CYFD to conduct family assessments in the event of noncompliance with a CARA plan of care. The bill unanimously passed the Senate but died in the House.
House Minority Whip Greg Nibert Announces His Intention to Fill the Senate District 27 Seat
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 27 October 2023 27 October 2023
ROSWELL, NM—Representative Greg Nibert (R-District 51) is submitting his name to the Chaves, Curry, DeBaca, Lea and Roosevelt County Commissions for their consideration of advancing his name to the Governor for appointment to fill the Senate District 27 seat recently vacated by long time Senator Stuart Ingle.
“Senator Ingle will be remembered as a champion of Eastern New Mexico and really, all of New Mexico,” said Rep. Greg Nibert. “He served as a mentor to many, including myself. He set a very high bar for public service, and it would be an honor to follow in his footsteps.”
NMSU to host STTE Foundation’s first Southwest Collegiate Cup
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- Published: 26 October 2023 26 October 2023
New Mexico State University will host students from six other universities in the Southwest for the STTE Foundation’s Southwest Collegiate Cup, sponsored by Microsoft.
The event aims to empower university students with entrepreneurial aspirations, and serve as a catalyst for innovation and exchanging ideas. Teams will compete for recognition and prizes. It will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Corbett Center Student Union. Attendance is free and open to the public. Tickets are available online here.
NMSU researcher: Depression increases risk of death among diabetics
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- Published: 26 October 2023 26 October 2023
In a newly published study, a New Mexico State University researcher found that depression can cause premature death among adults in the United States diagnosed with diabetes.
Jagdish Khubchandani, a professor of public health sciences at NMSU, conducted the study with Srikanta Banerjee of Walden University to understand the long-term impacts of depression in American adults living with Type 2 diabetes – an area they said lacked research.