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.
NMDOT Traffic Report for week of May 28 to June 4, 2023.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 27 May 2023 27 May 2023
In all construction zones, motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, as well as continue to be cautious of heavy equipment and construction personnel in the area. PLEASE NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones may be in effect.
White Sands Missile Range Notification
For information regarding closures, you may call WSMR at 678-1178 or 678-2222 for updates.
Interstates:
Date St. Business Loop Roundabout Project, T or C
La Calerita Construction, LLC. (Contractor) construction, Phase 3 is expected to last about 4 (four) months, through September 2023, the following traffic impacts will be in place:
N.M. Delegation Welcomes $17.5 million to Provide Clean and Reliable Electricity, Lower Utility Costs
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 26 May 2023 26 May 2023
Investments will help N.M. and Navajo Nation prevent weather-related power outages and install new residential solar systems
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming $17.5 million from the Department of Energy (DOE) — funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law — to reduce impacts due to extreme weather and ensure the reliability of the power sector’s infrastructure, so communities in New Mexico have access to affordable, reliable, clean electricity anytime.
“This is exactly what our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was intended to do — create more affordable, more reliable infrastructure while bringing costs down for families,” said Heinrich.
Heinrich Statement on Memorial Day
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 26 May 2023 26 May 2023
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement in commemoration of Memorial Day:
“On Memorial Day, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We reflect on their courage and bravery. And we stand with their loved ones, holding the heaviness of their grief in our hearts.
“For many generations, New Mexicans have answered the call of duty – from Navajo Code Talkers and those in the Bataan Death March to GIs in the Korean and Vietnam War, to those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan to the service members at our state’s military bases or deployed at locations across the world. New Mexicans have fearlessly accepted all that comes with this legacy of service, even when that includes the greatest sacrifice.“Memorial Day calls us to rededicate ourselves to the patriotic mission our fallen heroes gave their lives to advance. As President Lincoln reminded us at Gettysburg, it is for us, the living, to complete the unfinished work of those who fought and died to deliver our freedom.”
NMSU faculty, staff amp up efforts to recruit international students
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 25 May 2023 25 May 2023
Erika De La O and others from the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University have traveled hundreds of miles outside the United States, touting the perks of NMSU to recruit more international students.
De La O, a planning officer, was one of several representatives from the College of ACES who crisscrossed Chihuahua state in Mexico last fall to engage with hundreds of potential students at agricultural expos in Ciudad Juárez, Delicias and Chihuahua City. The recruiting team also included Patricia Cabrales, Efren Delgado, Heber Lara and Yesenia Palma.
The endeavor was part of coordinated efforts by the College of ACES to recruit more international students to NMSU. In addition to Mexico, ACES faculty and staff have carried out recruitment activities in India, China, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and other Latin American countries.
Traffic Alert: White Sands Missile Range - US 70 Roadblock
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 25 May 2023 25 May 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 Friday, May 26, 2023.
US 70 will be blocked two times beginning at 6:25 a.m. and the second block will begin at 7:55 a.m. lasting approximately 1 hour each. The block will be located at 'BLUE Block' (2 miles east of the access road - Mile Marker 172) and at 'BROWN Block' (Mile Marker 192). Nike Avenue will also be impacted by this block; however, San Augustine Pass and Las Cruces Gate will remain open.
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.
DFA Announces Federal Grants Workshops Across New Mexico
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 25 May 2023 25 May 2023
Federal Grants Bureau set to host statewide regional trainings beginning on May 31
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announces a series of regional, in-person workshops designed to assist local, state, and tribal governments in obtaining and managing federal grants. The workshops are part of DFA's Federal Grants Bureau's (FGB) efforts to help local entities build the capacity to acquire federal funds and develop the expertise to manage them successfully.
"New Mexico communities have the opportunity to expand their rightful portion of federal grants, but acquiring federal funding requires familiarity, expertise, and capability, which is why we are hitting the road and visiting communities throughout the state," said DFA Cabinet Secretary Wayne Propst.
Spaceport America celebrates Virgin Galactic successful spaceship launch
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 25 May 2023 25 May 2023
SPACEPORT AMERICA, NEW MEXICO – May 25, 2023 – Spaceport America is elated to extend its congratulations to Virgin Galactic on the remarkable success of today’s Unity 25 Spaceship launch. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the history of commercial space travel and reinforces Spaceport America's position as a leading hub for innovation in the space industry.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham stated, “Congratulations to Virgin Galactic and Spaceport America on a successful flight today. With the first commercial flights just a month away and 300 New Mexicans employed, our investment in this up-and-coming industry is clearly paying off. I also want to especially congratulate astronaut and New Mexican Jamila Gilbert for making it to space today!”
The Unity Spaceship, designed and developed by the team at Virgin Galactic, soared into the heavens, carrying the aspirations of individuals who seek to explore the cosmos. The execution of this mission demonstrates Virgin Galactic's commitment to pushing the boundaries of human space exploration.
Boat ramp opens for the first time in two years at New Mexico’s Storrie Lake State Park
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 24 May 2023 24 May 2023
Life jackets save lives, wear it! ¡Chalecos salvavidas salvan vidas, úsalos!
Santa Fe, NM – After a two-year hiatus, the State Parks Division (State Parks) of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department announces the boat ramp at Storrie Lake State Park near Las Vegas will re-open Friday, May 26, 2023, just in time for the busy Memorial Day weekend.
Widespread drought and extremely low water levels forced the closure of the Storrie Lake Boat Ramp on May 6, 2021. Now, thanks to recent rain and runoff from snowmelt, the lake has risen approximately 12 feet compared to the same time last year allowing the park to re-open the ramp to all types of watercraft.
“We’re looking forward to a great summer on the water,” said Wendy Mason, NM State Parks Marketing and Public Relations Manager. “The melting snowpack is expected to give us about another month of runoff in Northern New Mexico, and the recent rainstorms are a bonus.”