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 Blasts Heinrich Over Alleged Pay to Play Scandal
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 01 May 2024 01 May 2024
ALBUQUERQUE, APRIL 30—On Monday, the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT), a non-profit ethics watchdog group, called for an investigation into Senator Martin Heinrich for reportedly linking official action with solicitations for campaign contributions.
The United States ethics rules strictly prohibit senators from directly linking official action to campaign contributions.
“Federal law and Senate ethics rules do not allow senators to fundraise based upon their official duties, in part because it would lead to the public rightfully question whether the senator’s primary concern was their political campaign,” said Kendra Arnold, executive director of FACT.
Better Together New Mexico seeks support for parental rights
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 30 April 2024 30 April 2024
With all the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, BTNM knows just how hard it can be to stay up to date on what happens when our representatives convene in Santa Fe.
But with what has unfolded in our legislature over the past several sessions and a vital primary and general election coming in June and November, there has never been a more important time to get involved in the fight for New Mexico.
State representatives on the far Left have continuously launched assaults on parental rights, family values, the economy, and election security over the last two sessions, specifically with the passage of these six laws in 2023:
T or C Demolish Bridge Exit 75 Evenings of May 1-2, 2024
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 30 April 2024 30 April 2024
Construction Update: Crews to Demolish Bridge Wednesday Night, May 1 and Thursday Night, May 2, 2024; Southbound I-25 Traffic to be Detoured at Exit 79; Northbound Traffic to be Detoured at Exit 75
Update as of Tuesday, April 30, 2024 -NOTE: All construction is weather permitting and is subject to changes without notice. See flyer below
67 Interns Graduate from Outdoor Economy Workforce Training
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 29 April 2024 29 April 2024
Julian Rodriguez at Reunity Resources Harvesting. Photo courtesy of Future Focused Education.New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division investments leads to $177,000 in student pay
SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announces the third cohort of high school students to graduate from New Mexico’s first paid outdoor industry internship program.
The program, sponsored by ORD, is run by Future Focused Education (FFE), an Albuquerque-based nonprofit that seeks to better connect underserved and nontraditional students to college and careers.
Since fall 2021, the paid outdoor internship program has placed 67 students with 14 outdoor recreation industry employers in Taos, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Las Cruces. This participation level represents tremendous growth over the first cohort, which consisted of only three interns, announced in September 2021.
State Police Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols May 2024
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 29 April 2024 29 April 2024
State Police Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols in Counties across the State in May 2024
Statewide, NM - State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver's license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during May 2024.
We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
Dock fishing returns to Brantley Lake State Park
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 29 April 2024 29 April 2024
A donation from the Great Outdoors Fund and Occidental revived this popular attraction
CARLSBAD, NM – Calling all anglers! New Mexico State Parks is excited to announce the return of a floating fishing dock to Brantley Lake State Park, our southernmost lake and outdoor recreation area in Eddy County, New Mexico. New Mexico State Parks staff and volunteers with non-profit The Great Outdoors Fund and Occidental descended on the park to install a new walkway and floating fishing dock at the Seven Rivers Boat Ramp.
Closure removed: Partial opening on I-40 westbound 042824
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 28 April 2024 28 April 2024
I-40 both westbound and westbound lanes are now open. Heavy congestion should be expected on I-40, I-25, NM 26, and I-10.
ROAD ADVISORY UPDATE
ARIZONA TRAIN DERAILMENT- Traffic advised to
I-40 westbound lanes are now open, a slow roll is in place with police escort. Fires are still burning and traffic may encounter areas of heavy smoke. I-40 eastbound lanes are still closed with detour in place on I-10 to I-25, expected reopening late today April 28, 2024. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and watch for emergency personnel, and equipment. Please expect delays. This post will be updated as conditions change.
Heavy congestion should be expected on I-40, I-25, NM 26, and I-10.
NM House Republicans request to join lawsuit
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 28 April 2024 28 April 2024
Attached is the letter stating New Mexico House Republicans' intent to join the lawsuit NMSA v. PED.