Non-Local News Releases

Agreement provides financial strength for long-term investment to benefit customers and to support economic growth

(Albuquerque, NM) – TXNM Energy, the parent company of Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), today announced it has entered into an agreement under which Blackstone Infrastructure will acquire TXNM Energy. 

The acquisition agreement keeps PNM headquartered in New Mexico and retains local management and employees, while providing financial strength for long-term investment to support New Mexico's transition to carbon-free electricity and to serve growing electricity demand. PNM's union commitments will continue to be honored as part of the transaction.  PNM electric rates will continue to be set by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC).

Las Cruces, NM — Doña Ana County District Attorney Fernando R. Macias announces that a jury has found Adam Litz guilty of Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor Under 13, a second-degree felony. Following the guilty verdict, the court remanded the defendant into custody pending sentencing.

The conviction arises from a deeply disturbing incident in which an 8-year-old girl was assaulted during a sleepover at a friend's house. During the sleepover, the friend's father, Adam Litz, entered the room and sexually assaulted the child.

"The jury's verdict has brought justice and closure to the victim in this case," said Senior Trial Attorney Arthur Van Haselen, who prosecuted the case.

WASHINGTON—The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced today that U.S. Army Pvt. Ben F. Leslie, 31, of Capitan, New Mexico, killed during World War II, was accounted for Feb. 14, 2025. 

Leslie's family recently received their full briefing on is identification, therefore, additional details on his identification can be shared. 

In April 1942, Leslie was assigned to Battery H, 200th Coast Artillery Regiment. He was held as a prisoner of war by the Empire of Japan in the Philippines from 1942 to 1944 when the Japanese military moved POWs to Manila for transport to Japan aboard the transport ship Oryoku Maru.

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.

Tuesday, 20 May 2025: Highway 70 is scheduled to be blocked once at 6:10 a.m. and will last approximately one hour lifting around 7:10 a.m. This block will be located at 'Red Block' (top of San Augustin Pass/Mile Marker 164) and at 'Yellow Block' (near the WSNP/Mile Marker 200).  The Las Cruces Gate, Owen Road, and Nike Avenue will also be affected. Be advised all blocks are subject to change without notice.

(Albuquerque, NM) –The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) today approved a phased-in rate adjustment for PNM customers that enables PNM to continue to provide reliable service as it transitions to carbon-free electricity.

The rate adjustment is based on a unanimous agreement PNM reached with multiple parties, which was recommended for NMPRC approval by hearing examiners. This decision supports PNM's continued commitment to delivering reliable, secure, and sustainable electric service to its customers across New Mexico.

We Want to Hear From You! Tell us about your latest New Mexico fishing adventure, or your catch of the week. Just visithttps://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/fishing/weekly-report/ and use the iFish form at the bottom of this page. Submissions received by 5 p.m. Monday will be considered for inclusion in that week's fishing report. For catches of the week include: your name, age, hometown, date, location, type of fish, length and weight if possible, and bait, lure or fly used. Fish weights and measurements are provided by the angler and displayed here as received. Photos containing sensitive material may be altered or excluded at the Department's discretion.

 SANTA FE — Today, the New Mexico Economic Development Department announced $275,000 in grants to eight businesses and organizations expanding food access in underserved communities across the state. 

The funding comes through the Healthy Food Financing Fund, part of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's Food Initiative, and targets projects addressing food insecurity while promoting economic development in the agricultural sector. 

"These projects are part of a growing food value chain network that will ultimately strengthen our state's food ecosystem," EDD Cabinet SecretaryRob Black said. "Supporting their success will increase access to healthy food for families across New Mexico."

SBIR Matching Grant Applications Open on May 20

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department announces that applications for the FY26 New Mexico Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Matching Grant will open on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. 

The SBIR Matching Grant is a competitive state-funded grant that supports the commercialization of technologies being developed with federal SBIR/STTR grant awards. This grant assists early-stage companies in product readiness with the goal of market entry, sales, expansion, and job creation.