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.
RPNM Statement on the Election of Speaker Mike Johnson
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- Published: 25 October 2023 25 October 2023
October 25—Today, Louisiana Representative Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, garnering a unanimous 220 votes from Republicans.
The Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman and former Congressman Steve Pearce issued the following statement:
"I served with Mike Johnson while I was in Congress. We were on the Financial Services Committee together. He is a well-grounded, humble yet strong individual, and a steadfast advocate for conservative policies. He is an excellent choice to unite Republicans and lead America forward. I extend my sincere congratulations to Representative Mike Johnson on becoming the 56th Speaker of the House."
Senate Republican Caucus Issues Statement on the Retirement of Senator Stuart Ingle
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- Published: 25 October 2023 25 October 2023
SANTA FE— Senator Stuart Ingle (R-Portales) has announced his retirement from the Legislature effective at noon today. Senator Ingle is the most senior member of the Legislature having served 38 years in the New Mexico Senate.
Following his announcement, the Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement:
NM SBDC hybrid business scholars luncheon 115123
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- Published: 25 October 2023 25 October 2023
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IPANM Issues Statement on Announcement of State Senator Stuart Ingle Stepping Down
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- Published: 25 October 2023 25 October 2023
IPANN (Oct. 25, 2023) – In response to the announcement by State Sen. Stuart Ingle that he will step down at Noon today, after 38-years in the New Mexico State Senate, IPANM Executive Director Jim Winchester offered the following statement:
NMSU immersive teaching technologies attract Meta’s attention
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 24 October 2023 24 October 2023
New Mexico State University’s Global Campus has been hugely successful at attracting students due to its innovative learning technologies, such as virtual reality and microcredentialing courses. And it’s now attracting the attention of Meta Platforms, Inc., best known as the technology company responsible for Facebook and Instagram.
Meta recently announced that it is partnering with 15 universities, including NMSU, to learn more about how immersive technology can best shape the student learning experience. NMSU was chosen because of its ability to remain at the forefront of using technology in the classroom, such as using virtual reality in a criminal forensics course taught by Ida D’Antonio-Hangen, an assistant professor in the NMSU Department of Criminal Justice.
Farm & Ranch event showcases NM foods
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- Published: 24 October 2023 24 October 2023
Shopping, samples offered at ‘HomeGrown’ show
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.
NM college enrollment on the rise for second year in a row
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- Published: 24 October 2023 24 October 2023
New Mexico college enrollment on the rise for second year in a row thanks to Opportunity Scholarship
Over 11,000 first-time, full-time students pursuing higher education
SANTA FE – College and university enrollment is up again in New Mexico, according to data released by the Higher Education Department on Tuesday, due in large part to the nation’s most expansive college enrollment program.
Over 110,000 New Mexicans are pursuing career training certificates, associate, bachelor’s and graduate degrees at state public and tribal colleges and universities, an increase of 2.3 percent over last year. Over 11,000 New Mexicans are pursuing higher education for the first time and as full-time students.
Traffic Alert I-25 roadway rehabilitation project ramp closures
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- Published: 24 October 2023 24 October 2023
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).