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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.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
SOUTHWEST CATCH OF THE WEEK
Lake Roberts: Ryan Busby, of Red Rock, Ariz., caught four catfish using stink bait while fishing with his grandpa on July 26. The largest fish he caught weighed 4 pounds, 8 ounces.
SOUTHWEST FISHING REPORT
Bear Canyon Lake: The lake is currently closed due to the Trout Fire. For more information, visit the official Trout Fire page on InciWeb.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
Mt. Taylor RD: #03-03-02-25-05
Magdalena RD: #03-03-03-25-08
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – July 31, 2025 – The Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) has lifted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective Friday, August 1, 2025 on the Mt. Taylor and Magdalena Ranger Districts.
This decision follows careful monitoring of fuel moisture, weather patterns, and fire activity.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
Supreme Court of New Mexico Announces the Conclusion of its 2024-2025 Term and the Commencement of the 2025-2026 Term
At its February 2024 administrative conference, the Supreme Court of New Mexico approved sitting in terms. The Court's first term began in the Fall of 2024 and concluded on July 15, 2025, with the Court having resolved all 59 cases submitted since September 2024. In addition to resolving the 59 term cases, the Court also disposed of 39 non-term cases. In total, the Court filed dispositions in 98 cases from September 2024 to July 15, 2025.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
Longtime PNM employees Laurie Williams and Omni Warner have been promoted to senior leadership positions at the utility, bringing deep company expertise and lifelong ties to New Mexico to these key positions.
Laurie Williams, holding a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from New Mexico State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of New Mexico, has been named Senior Vice President of PNM Integrated Planning and Transmission Development.
Omni Warner, with a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in electrical engineering from New Mexico State University, is PNM's new Senior Vice President of Operations.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
Mescalero, NM — During today's Courts, Corrections, and Justice Committee (CCJ) hearing, a presentation from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's Chief Counsel revealed the likelihood of a special legislative session this fall and what priorities the Governor wishes to accomplish. Among the topics discussed was the Governor's intent to ban Immigration Detention Facilities in New Mexico.
Following today's committee presentation, Senator Crystal Brantley (R-Elephant Butte) issued the following reaction:
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
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 August 2025.
We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society's attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
At approximately 1:36 a.m., UNM PD officers responded to an alarm call at Mesa Vista Hall. Upon arrival, officers observed broken windows and suspected blood.
UNM PD officers later received a phone call from a woman who had a family member on campus who heard the gun shots.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an emergency order to make $750,000 in state funding available to support state agencies responding to the flooding in Doña Ana County.
"Vado is facing devastating flooding, and this crisis demands immediate action," said Gov. Lujan Grisham. "New Mexico is mobilizing resources to support this resilient community through recovery."
Executive Order 2025-333 directs the New Mexico Department of Finance Administration to allocate $750,000 to the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) for emergency response efforts.
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