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.
NM Supreme Court denies remand of Avangrid-PNM merger case
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- Published: 15 May 2023 15 May 2023
The New Mexico Supreme Court issued an order today denying a request to remand the Avangrid-PNM merger case back to the Public Regulation Commission. The Court also scheduled a Sept. 12 oral argument in the case. The case is Avangrid v. NMPRC, S-SC-39152.
DPS Secretary issues statement on Farmington shootings
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- Published: 15 May 2023 15 May 2023
FARMINGTON, NM - Department of Public Safety Secretary Jason R. Bowie issued a statement following shootings in Farmington that left at least three people dead and multiple injured, including two law enforcement officers who are being treated at an area hospital.
"Multiple civilians, a New Mexico State Police Officer and a Farmington Police Department Officer were involved in this senseless violent act. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims, injured civilians, and police officers. The first responders deserve our gratitude for their courageous and timely response."
The New Mexico Department of Public Safety is working with our local, state, and federal partners to mobilize resources to assist the Farmington Police Department as they investigate this attack."
Las Tusas Fire, San Miguel County 051523
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- Published: 15 May 2023 15 May 2023
Cool temperatures and light precipitation over the fire area yesterday gave firefighters a boost in securing the line, bringing containment of the fire to 90%. Suppression repair is continuing as firefighters work to fully contain the fire. Fire traffic is still present near the fire and fire managers ask that the public be aware of fire vehicles entering the roads. Moisture and increased humidity are projected to linger throughout the week. Command of the fire will be transitioned back to the New Mexico Forestry Division on Wednesday, May 16, 2023, at 6:00 am. Incident Commander Luke McLarty and the Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team would like to thank the public for their cooperation and support for the firefighters during this incident. This will be the last update from the team unless significant changes occur.
Start date: May 10, 2023
Location: West of Sapello, NM approximately 12 miles north of Las Vegas, NM
Cause: Unknown, under investigation
Size: 978 acres, acreage changed due to more accurate measurement via onsite GPS mapping.
Percent Contained: 90%
Game Commission to meet May 19
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- Published: 14 May 2023 14 May 2023
SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Game Commission will hold a meeting at 9 a.m., Friday, May 19, 2023, in the Fisheries Management Division Conference Room at NMDGF Headquarters; One Wildlife Way; Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507. The full agenda, location details, attendee information and general information will be available on the Department of Game and Fish website.
If you are interested in participating and providing comments, but cannot attend the meeting in person, you are encouraged to pre-register to attend the meeting on the Zoom Webinar platform. In addition, there will be a live webcast on the Department’s website. Webcast participants can listen to the meeting using a desktop computer or mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact Ryan Darr at 505-476-8027 or ryan.darr@dgf.nm.gov. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible forms.
Heinrich, Sanders, Omar, and Gillibrand Seek to Expand and Make Permanent Universal School Meals
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- Published: 14 May 2023 14 May 2023
Legislation would save New Mexico nearly $40 million annually
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and U.S. Representative Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) announced the Universal School Meals Program Act, legislation that provides a permanent solution to end child hunger in schools by offering free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack to all students, preschool through high school, regardless of income. Throughout the pandemic, this program provided food-insecurity relief to families across the country, but expired in September 2022.
With New Mexico’s recent enactment of Senate Bill 4, the Universal School Meals Program Act would save the state around $40 million annually.
“Every child deserves a quality education and a fair shot at success. No child deserves to go hungry. I am working hard to deliver resources for our kids’ education, and I am going to work equally hard to make sure our kids are fed – so that the pangs of hunger aren’t undercutting the opportunities ahead of them,” said Heinrich, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee overseeing USDA nutrition programs.
Rio Rancho Archer Takes Top Honors at the National Archery in the Schools Program 2023 Western Nationals Championship
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- Published: 14 May 2023 14 May 2023
ALBUQUERQUE – In March, 85 New Mexico youth archers competing at the 2023 New Mexico National Archery in the School Program (NASP) State Championship qualified to participate in the Western Nationals Championship. Almost two thousand youth archers from 25 states competed for individual and team awards at the NASP Western Nationals Championship held at the Mountain America Center in Sandy, Utah, April 28-29, 2023.
Bell Savary, a fifth grader from Maggie Cordova Elementary School in Rio Rancho, won the elementary bullseye division by earning a score of 275 out of 300. Savary outcompeted 182 elementary females for the first-ever NASP national title won by a youth representing New Mexico. Other New Mexico archers earning top-10 status were:
- Aiden McConnell from Southwest Aeronautics, Mathematics and Science (SAMS) Academy won fifth place in the high school male division with 290 points;
- Ashlynn McGinnis from Red Mountain Middle School won third place in the middle school female division with 288 points;
- Luis Armendariz from Red Mountain Middle School won 10th place in the middle school male division with 283 points.
WASDE: World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates for May 2023
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- Published: 14 May 2023 14 May 2023
Click HERE to view the WASDE report for May 2023.
NMDOT and local law enforcement support Click it or Ticket
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- Published: 14 May 2023 14 May 2023
National seatbelt awareness campaign and high visibility enforcement effort
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation and local law enforcement agencies remind drivers to buckle up during the national annual Click it or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign which begins May 15. Law enforcement will be out looking for unrestrained drivers and passengers during a concentrated enforcement period May 22 through June 4, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday.
“It should be a part of every driver’s routine,” said Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna. “You get in the vehicle, you buckle-up. It only takes a few seconds and it’s proven to help save lives. It’s remarkable people still drive without seatbelts. It’s not only the law it’s your life.”
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