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.
ALTSD announces new program for home care
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 19 October 2023 19 October 2023
Aging and Long-Term Services Department announces new program for home care
"NewMexiCare" aims to keep older adults in their homes and communities of choice by providing financial assistance
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has launched a novel caregiver health model called “NewMexiCare" this October. The program is designed to provide supportive services to participants and their caregivers.
US 70 to have roadblocks Oct. 19, 2023
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 18 October 2023 18 October 2023
Traffic Alert
White Sands Missile Range
US 70 Roadblock
LAS CRUCES - The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office (NMDOT) along with White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) have posted an alert for Thursday, October 19, 2023.
US 70 will be blocked two times beginning at 6:45 a.m., and again at 7:50 a.m., both lasting approximately 1 hour. These blocks will be located at 'Blue Block' (2 miles east of the access road - Mile Marker 172) and 'Brown Block' (located at Mile Marker 192). Nike Ave will be affected by this block; however, San Augustin Pass and Las Cruces Gate are NOT affected.
DEA Announces Fall Take Back Day
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 18 October 2023 18 October 2023
Drug Enforcement Administration Announces Fall Take Back Day
El Paso, Texas – On Saturday October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Drug Enforcement Administration and various local agencies will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.
ENMU Assistant Professor Dr. Drew Davis
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 18 October 2023 18 October 2023
Eastern New Mexico University Assistant Professor of Wildlife Biology Dr. Drew Davis is Recognized as NM-AMP Advisor of the Year
Portales, NM – October 18, 2023 – ENMU Assistant Professor of Wildlife Biology, Dr. Drew Davis, was recognized as the NM-AMP Advisor of the Year last week at the NM-AMP Student Research Conference held this past week in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
The New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation (NM AMP) Mentor of the Year award is awarded to a STEM faculty member who has exceeded the call to mentor students among New Mexico’s 13 institutions. Each year, two mentors, one from the northern part of the state and another from the southern part of the state, are selected by NM-AMP students and Institutional Coordinators.
Arrowhead Center at NMSU awarded funding to promote, strengthen state economy
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 18 October 2023 18 October 2023
New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center has received a grant from the United States Economic Development Administration to bolster its successful Studio G student business incubator and establish a university center to address New Mexico’s economic challenges.
NMSU was recently named among 23 colleges and universities in 14 states to receive grants from the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s 2023 University Center Economic Development Program Competition, which is providing a total of $16.5 million in funding to be used toward administering programs to leverage assets, promote innovation and strengthen regional economies.
New Mexico sets economic impact record for tourism in 2022
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 18 October 2023 18 October 2023
Visitor spending offset tax burden by nearly $1,000 per New Mexico household in 2022
SANTA FE – After witnessing record visitation to New Mexico in 2022, New Mexico set a record $8.3 billion in direct visitor spending from tourism in 2022 according to a new study from the New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD).
The 2022 direct visitor spending record of $8.3 billion surpassed 2021 by $1.1 billion. The all-time direct visitor spending record was previously set in 2019 at a total of $7.4 billion.
Game Commission to meet October 27
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 18 October 2023 18 October 2023
SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Game Commission will hold a meeting at 9 a.m., Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington Street; Farmington, New Mexico 87401. The full agenda, location details, attendee information and general information will be available on the Department of Game and Fish website.
If you are interested in participating and providing comments, but cannot attend the meeting in person, you are encouraged to pre-register to attend the meeting on the Zoom Webinar platform. For those who wish only to view the meeting, there will also be a live webcast on the Department’s website.
Grants Available to Help NM Businesses Reach International Markets
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 17 October 2023 17 October 2023
SANTA FE, N.M. – The U.S. Small Business Administration has awarded the New Mexico Economic Development Department another grant award to boost international trade for New Mexico businesses, Deputy Secretary Jon Clark announced today.
Companies who are registered with the state, offer goods or services that have at least 51% U.S. content, have been in operation for at least a year, and have 500 or fewer employees may apply. Grants are offered up to $7,500 per company. For more information about the STEP program and to apply, visit the New Mexico Trade Alliance.