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’s Arrowhead Center receives generous gift from Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 05 October 2023 05 October 2023
The Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation has announced a new $2.5 million gift to New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center, doubling their earlier $2.5 million contribution. Today’s donation aims to further support the establishment of the Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship at Arrowhead Center, which began in 2017.
“With this investment in the regional entrepreneurship ecosystem, our family foundation is highlighting its commitment to fostering the enterprising spirit and innovative technologies that drive economic prosperity in our region,” said Woody L. Hunt, chairman of the Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation.
NMSU Board of Regents approves plan to upgrade AES research facilities statewide
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 04 October 2023 04 October 2023
The New Mexico State University Board of Regents recently approved a five-year funding request plan for $90 million in infrastructure updates for agricultural science centers operated by the NMSU Agricultural Experiment Station in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.
“We are pleased to have taken this important first step in the plan to upgrade facilities at our science centers statewide,” said Ammu Devasthali, chair of the NMSU Board of Regents. “The centers play a key role in the research that takes place at NMSU, and provide opportunities for collaboration with other universities and organizations.”
Traffic Alert White Sands Missile Range US 70 Roadblock October 14, 2023
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 04 October 2023 04 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 Saturday, October 14, 2023.
A solar eclipse is taking place on Saturday, October 14, 2023. 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).
Solar eclipse information can be viewed on the following website:
https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2023/where-when/
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.
Free October Launch Pad Lecture Highlights System Engineering for Space Missions
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 03 October 2023 03 October 2023
What: The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will feature Lockheed Martin Associate Fellow Sara A. Kerner who will be presenting “Systems Engineering for Space Missions.” Kerner will be providing an overview of different space missions and how engineers build systems for space-based observation and exploration. Kerner will be appearing via Zoom.
Friday, October 6, 2023, at 9:00 am.
NM Arts FY 2025 grants programs
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 03 October 2023 03 October 2023
NEW MEXICO ARTS GRANTS PROGRAMS
THE FY2025 GRANTS PROGRAM
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Public Meeting US 60 Socorro Alignment Study
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 02 October 2023 02 October 2023
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) invites you to a public meeting to discuss a study underway for U.S. Highway 60 in Socorro between Mantanza Arroyo (milepost 136.2) and South California Street (milepost 139).
See below for pdf flyer
Creative Industries Funds Awarded to 18 Projects Statewide
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 02 October 2023 02 October 2023
Contractor Selected for Creative Industries Division Study
SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announced that 18 projects in 15 communities and 3 pueblos across New Mexico are recipients of the inaugural Creative Industries Grant Awards.
The grants flow from House Bill 8, passed during the 2023 Legislature, that establishes the Creative Industries Division as part of the Economic Development Department. The newly announced grants will catalyze local communities and tribes to stimulate advancement or economic development through creative industries. A total of $1.8 million is being awarded.
Governor tests positive for COVID-19
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 02 October 2023 02 October 2023
Governor tests positive for COVID-19
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Sunday tested positive for COVID-19.
She is experiencing some minimal symptoms and will continue working virtually throughout this week.