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.
NM SBDC Cybersecurity Awareness and Resources Webinar Oct. 26, 2023
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 09 October 2023 09 October 2023
If you are interested in a Cybersecurity Awareness and Resources Webinar presented by the New Mexico Small Business Development Center, please visit the following link to register:
Governor renews executive orders around gun violence
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- Published: 07 October 2023 07 October 2023
Governor renews executive orders around gun violence and substance misuse, DOH updates public health order
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham renewed executive orders on gun violence and substance misuse as the New Mexico Department of Health issued a revised public health order.
The new public health order includes an additional provision:
The New Mexico Department of Public Safety shall organize safe surrender events (also known as “gun buy-backs”) in the cities of Albuquerque, Española, and Las Cruces within thirty days.
“The fact of the matter is that New Mexicans are still being threatened, injured and killed by firearms. Just yesterday, two guns were found in the possession of students at an Albuquerque high school, and while thankfully no one was hurt, these incidents have profound psychological effects on our children,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “The last four weeks have clearly demonstrated the impact we can have on violent crime when we work in better coordination, but the situation remains dire. We’re not letting up, and I’m continuing to make investments that drive down violence in our communities and protect our children.”
"Gun violence is a leading cause of death among young people in New Mexico. That should horrify all of us,” said DOH Secretary Patrick Allen. “It’s vital that we all work to nurture a culture of responsible firearm ownership and safety. By supplying free trigger locks and orchestrating safe surrender events, we join forces with our communities, courageously tackling the menace of gun violence to ensure the safety and well-being of every New Mexican."
The governor and Secretary Allen remind New Mexicans that free trigger locks are available at www.safestoragenm.org .
The updated public health order is linked here.
Entrepreneurial-Minded Veterans, Service Members, and Spouses in the Southwest
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- Published: 07 October 2023 07 October 2023
Entrepreneurial-Minded Veterans, Service Members, and Spouses in the Southwest
Are Invited to Attend the 2023 New Mexico Veterans Business Summit
October 31 - November 1
8 a.m – 4p.m. both days
Las Cruces/New Mexico State University
Corbett Center Student Union
Las Cruces—Registration is open for the 2023 New Mexico Veterans Business Summit on October 31 & November 1 in Las Cruces at the New Mexico State University Corbett Center Student Union.
NMSU's first new faculty cluster to focus on STEM+ education research
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 06 October 2023 06 October 2023
New Mexico State University recently launched its STEM+ Education Research Institute to tackle issues facing STEM+ education with a team of researchers focused on K-12 and higher education.
The plus in the name indicates the integration of the humanities, arts and community needs along with global challenges in translating STEM research into practice.
NMSU’s first faculty cluster includes five newly hired professors who will work together, designing their own proposals and/or collaborating on research designed to improve the effectiveness of STEM+ education.
RPNM Statement on Judge's Ruling in Redistricting Case
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 06 October 2023 06 October 2023
Albuquerque, October 6—Today, Judge Fred T. Van Soelen issued his verdict on RPNM's redistricting case.
He wrote, "the Defendants' intentions were to entrench their party in CD 2, and they succeeded in substantially diluting their opponents' votes…,"
Then based solely on the past election with incumbent Yvette Herrell, who has very high name recognition and identification, Judge Van Soelen shockingly ruled that the vote dilution did not rise to the level of an egregious gerrymander.
The Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman and former Congressman Steve Pearce issued the following statement:
Traffic Report for week of October 8 to 15, 2023.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 06 October 2023 06 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.
White Sands Missile Range Notification
For information regarding closures, you may call WSMR at 678-1178 or 678-2222 for updates.
White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) posted an alert for Saturday, October 14, 2023, due to the solar eclipse that is taking place. White Sands Missile Range is supporting three (3) research rockets to capture scientific data. US 70 is planned to be closed from 9:35 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. This block will be located at BLUE Block (2 miles east of the WSMR access road - Mile Marker 172) and Yellow Block (located near White Sands National Park, mile marker 200).
Dual-degree program at NMSU trains students in public health and social work
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 06 October 2023 06 October 2023
Alexa Copeland and Lindsay Keeling trekked different parts of the world as Peace Corps volunteers, but their paths eventually crossed at New Mexico State University. Their shared interest in public health and social work led them to a program in the College of Health, Education and Social Transformation that trains students in both fields.
NMSU offers a dual-degree program through the School of Social Work and Department of Public Health Sciences that allows students to earn master’s degrees in social work and public health under a single degree plan. It is one of only 42 such programs in the nation and one of only two based along the United States-Mexico border.
NM Supreme Court rules in favor of Democrats
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 06 October 2023 06 October 2023
An order of findings of fact and conclusions of law has been issued by the district court for the congressional redistricting case, Republican Party of New Mexico, et. al., v. Maggie Toulouse Oliver, et. al., D-506-CV-2022-00041.
See pdf of findings below