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.
Infrastructure Law Funding to Deliver High-Speed Internet to New Mexico
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 26 June 2023 26 June 2023
Heinrich Announces $675 Million in Infrastructure Law Funding to Deliver High-Speed Internet to New Mexico
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced$675,372,311 in funding to expand high-speed internet access in New Mexico. The investment comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Heinrich helped negotiate and pass into law.
“Expanding access to high-speed internet improves the quality of education our students receive, makes health care more accessible and affordable, strengthens public safety, and grows our economy,” said Heinrich. “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that I fought hard to pass into law, we are delivering $675 million — one of the largest single investments in broadband in our state’s history — to develop the infrastructure needed to connect New Mexicans in every corner of our state to these vital services.”
USDA Makes Grants Available to Help Rural Communities
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 26 June 2023 26 June 2023
USDA Makes Grants Available to Help Rural Communities in New Mexico to Repair Water Infrastructure Damaged By Disasters in 2022
Investments are part of president Biden's Investing in America Agenda
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development New Mexico State Director Patricia Dominguez today announced the availability of grants to help rural communities repair water infrastructure damaged by presidentially delclared disasters such as last years forest fires in calendar year 2022. President Biden's Investing in America agenda is growing the American economy from the bottom up and middle-out – from rebuilding our nation's infrastructure, to driving over $470 billion in private sector manufacturing and clean energy investments in the United States, to creating good paying jobs and building a clean-energy economy that will combat climate change and make our communities more resilient.
NM 101 utility replacement on west University Ave.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 26 June 2023 26 June 2023
MESILLA – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One along with JGF Built LLC (Contractor) is currently replacing the underground utilities on NM 101 from milepost 0 to 0.8 (Intersection of Avenida de Mesilla and University Ave.) in the Town of Mesilla.
Beginning Monday, June 26, 2023, traffic can expect a full roadway closure, with detour in place on NM 28 (Ave. De Mesilla), NM 373 (Union Ave), and McDowell Rd. Please obey traffic control devices.
The contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drivers should expect delays and plan accordingly. This project is expected to be completed by October 31, 2023.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation is committed to the safety of the traveling public and appreciates your cooperation during this road work. For the latest road information visit: The New Mexico Department of Transportation at www.nmroads.com or call 511.
Senate Republicans Issue Statement on Passing of Former Senator Carroll Leavell
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 26 June 2023 26 June 2023
SANTA FE — Today, it was announced that former State Senator Carroll Leavell passed away at the age of 86. Senator Leavell served in District 41, representing Eddy and Lea counties, from 1997 to 2018.
The Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement mourning his passing:
"Senator Leavell will be remembered as a statesman and leader of the utmost integrity. As a longtime member of the Senate, he put the needs of his constituents ahead of politics and he was widely respected by members on both sides of the aisle. Senator Leavell will be dearly missed and we send our deepest condolences to his family during this difficult time."
Youth hunters practice firearms safety during annual event
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 24 June 2023 24 June 2023
RATON – More than 100 youth from across New Mexico took part in the New Mexico Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) earlier this month at the Whittington Center near Raton, displaying ethical-hunting and firearm-safety skills they learned from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish's hunter education courses.
"The YHEC is the culmination of what the participants have learned from participating in and passing a hunter education course," said Jennifer Morgan, hunter education coordinator for the department.
The 120 participants, who ranged between 8 and 18 years of age, and their 45 adult coaches took part in events that tested their marksmanship, firearm-safety fundamentals, responsibility, and ethics. Events included archery, shotgun, light rifle and muzzleloading challenges, as well as a responsibility exam, orienteering, wildlife identification and a hunter safety skills trail. Awards were given to the top scorers in three age groups in each event, as well as to the top teams in each age group.
New Mexico Film Office Announces Pilot"Post 1776"
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 23 June 2023 23 June 2023
New Mexico Film Office Announces Pilot"Post 1776" Begins Production in New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM - Amber Dodson, the New Mexico State Film Office Director, announced today that the pilot, "Post 1776," will film at the end of June in and around Albuquerque.
Directed by Lance Polland ("DumbFellas"), created by Jay Kliewer ("The Sacrifice"), and starring Vernon Wells ("Commando"), Thom Michael Mulligan ("DumbFellas"), and Larry Butler ("Let Me Sleep"), "Post 1776" tells the story of Gabriel Edwards, Veteran Legion Post 1776 Commander, who must lead his remaining aging members in recruiting younger Veterans to grow their membership.
The film has cast local talent Rob Carriaga ("The Sacrifice"), Patricia Milner ("Crawl"), and Mark Stulberger, and is working with the American Legion Post 13 in Albuquerque.
The production will employ approximately 44 New Mexico crew members, 30 background/extras, and 9 New Mexico principal actors.
For more information, contact: info@Post1776Sitcom.com.
Anthropology freshman becomes the newest NMSU Wase Scholar
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 23 June 2023 23 June 2023
New Mexico State University anthropology student Abriella Muniz is the newest recipient of the Cheryl L. Wase Memorial Scholarship for the study of archaeology.
With the help of the scholarship, Muniz is attending NMSU's Archaeological Field School at Cottonwood Springs Pueblo this summer.
"Trying to go to field school to get the field experience can be very expensive," said Muniz. "So just having other archaeologists be able to financially support me and even my own teachers being able to give me that support by helping me get the scholarship was very encouraging. It gives me a lot of hope for what I can do throughout college to make this my career."
The Wase Scholarship offered by the Society for American Archaeology provides funding for undergraduate education in archaeology. It is awarded to women who are residents of New Mexico and pursuing a bachelor's degree in anthropology with a specialization in archaeology from a fully accredited university in the state of New Mexico. It covers the cost of tuition and fees along with books for all classroom and field-based courses that are included in an accredited curriculum.
Bat tests positive for rabies in San Miguel County
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 23 June 2023 23 June 2023
LAS VEGAS, N.M. – A bat found in the Las Vegas area has tested positive for rabies. It is the second bat confirmed rabid by the New Mexico Department of Health's (DOH) Scientific Laboratory Division this year.
Unlike the bat reported by the DOH in May, this bat did not have any known contact with humans or animals; however, livestock on the property where the bat was found received rabies vaccinations as a precaution. Additionally, two people are receiving post-exposure rabies shots as the possibility of exposure to bats while sleeping could not be excluded.
The discovery of the bat underscores the need for knowing basic bat safety: any bat that allows you to approach it, is unable to fly, is active during the day, or is found in an unusual place may be sick or rabid and should never be handled. If you find yourself near a bat, dead or alive, do not touch it.
Bat bites can be very small and are not always visible or painful, so it is important to talk with your healthcare provider or call the New Mexico Department of Health at 505-827-0006 if you have questions about possible contact with a bat.