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.
Two years in: The future of NMSU’s College of HEST looks bright
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- Published: 14 September 2023 14 September 2023
Since the formation of the College of Health, Education and Social Transformation at New Mexico State University in 2021, and after a year of collaborative leadership by inaugural College of HEST Dean Yoshi Iwasaki, the college has made tremendous progress building a strong foundation for the future.
One of Iwasaki’s first initiatives was to involve faculty, staff, students and alumni in helping create the College of HEST slogan, which would serve as the foundation of the continuing strategic planning process. Through stakeholder nominations and voting, “Learn. Engage. Transform.” was selected.
“This slogan nicely captures the centerpiece of who we are, what we do and why we matter to highlight the signature strength of our college,” Iwasaki said. “Overall, HEST itself is a community of learning and engagement, as a catalyst for social change and transformation to uplift our people and communities we serve.”
NMDA hosts re-launch party for New Mexico- Taste the Tradition/Grown Tradition Logo
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- Published: 14 September 2023 14 September 2023
NMDA hosts re-launch party for New Mexico- Taste the Tradition/Grown with Tradition Logo Program
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. – To showcase New Mexico products, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) created the NEW MEXICO- Taste the Tradition and the NEW MEXICO-Grown with Tradition Logo Program. As this program celebrates 23 years of service, NMDA is re-launching the program this summer with new logos businesses can use to promote their New Mexico products. An in-person re-launch celebration will take place Sept. 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Agriculture Building at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds. The celebration with coincide with NMDA’s Reds, Whites and Brews Happy Hour, also starting at 3 p.m.
NM State Police Assigning Extra Officers to Bernalillo County
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- Published: 13 September 2023 13 September 2023
New Mexico State Police Assigning Extra Officers to Bernalillo County to Tackle Violent Crime
Bernalillo County, NM – In the wake of the increase in violent crime in Bernalillo County the New Mexico State Police will be sending additional officers to assist local agencies in criminal enforcement.
The New Mexico State Police is and will continue to be committed to proactively protecting the citizens of New Mexico. The extra State Police officers assigned to the area will focus on carrying out traditional proactive policing to stop violent crime and take violent criminals off the street. Officers will conduct traffic and criminal enforcement operations like saturation patrols, warrant roundups, and narcotics operations.
State Police will work in conjunction with BCSO and APD to accomplish this goal together. We are still in the initial process of developing an operational plan and will have more information for the public once finalized.
NM House Republican Caucus issued a statement
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- Published: 13 September 2023 13 September 2023
The twenty-five members of the New Mexico House Republican Caucus today issued a statement regarding the Governor’s failed Gun Ban:
“Today’s ruling by Judge Urias is a resounding rebuke of the Governor’s rogue order against the people of this state. The people of New Mexico can rest assured that any future attempt to undermine their constitutional rights will be met with the same swift action. Contrary to what the Governor said, the oath we as elected officials take is indeed absolute.”
Traffic Alert White Sands Missile Range September 14, 2023
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- Published: 13 September 2023 13 September 2023
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, September 14, 2023.
US 70 will be blocked two times beginning at 5:10 a.m., and again at 6:10 a.m., both lasting approximately 1 hour. These blocks will be located at 'Red Block' (top of San Augustin Pass /mile marker 164) and at 'Yellow Block' (located at the WSNP /mile marker 200). The Las Cruces Gate, Owen Road and Nike Avenue will be impacted 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.
NMSU receives DOE award to partner with national labs
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- Published: 13 September 2023 13 September 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy is pairing minority-serving institutions like New Mexico State University with DOE national labs in a novel way. It’s called Funding for Accelerated, Inclusive Research (FAIR).
Matthew Sievert, NMSU physics assistant professor and principal investigator on the project, will receive a $500,000 FAIR award over three years. Ivan Vitev, a senior physicist at Los Alamos National Lab (LANL), is co-principal investigator.
“The FAIR award supports collaborative research, advanced career mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students, on-site research conducted under expert supervision at LANL and investment in research infrastructure in nuclear theory at NMSU,” Sievert said. “This award effectively supports the creation of a nuclear theory research hub in New Mexico by combining the unique resources of world-leading research institutions and community-serving institutions of higher learning.”
Senate Republican Leader Issues Statement Applauding Federal Judge’s Ruling
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- Published: 13 September 2023 13 September 2023
Senate Republican Leader Issues Statement Applauding Federal Judge’s Ruling Against Governor’s Unconstitutional Orders
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. District Court Judge David Herrera Urias today granted a temporary restraining order against Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s recent orders banning the lawful carry of firearms in Bernalillo County. The ruling cited the orders’ direct conflict with the Second Amendment and will halt implementation of the orders pending a final hearing.
Senate Republican Leader, Senator Greg Baca (R-Belen) issued the following statement regarding the ruling:
“We applaud the judge’s ruling against the governor and her unconstitutional order. The governor’s malfeasance and utter disregard for the Constitution is alarming. By her own admission, she believes there are virtually no limits to the exercise of executive power. The Constitution says otherwise, and today, the court took action to remedy her blatant abuse of power against the citizens of New Mexico.
“We hope this ruling and the vast backlash to this order sends a clear message to the Governor and her allies—the people have had enough, and we will not stand by idly and allow our freedoms and rights to be eroded.”
Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Hurdles for Good Samaritans
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- Published: 13 September 2023 13 September 2023
Heinrich, Risch Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Hurdles for Good Samaritans to Clean Up Abandoned Hardrock Mines
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) reintroduced the bipartisan Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act, legislation to make it easier for “Good Samaritans” such as state agencies, local governments, nonprofits, and other groups, to clean up and improve water quality in and around abandoned hardrock mines.
"We have Good Samaritans ready to clean up abandoned mines that are threatening our communities through the land, water, fish, and wildlife they rely on,” said Heinrich. “I’m proud to reintroduce this bipartisan legislation with Senator Risch to create a path for Good Samaritan groups to clean up these sites in New Mexico and across the country."