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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
Santa Fe, NM-The New Mexico State Police is seeking the public's help with locating stolen equipment critical to wildfire response operations.
Between 8:00 PM on June 7, 2025, and 4:00 PM on June 8, 2025, a black Chevrolet Tahoe bearing New Mexico license plate #CBXP28 accessed the New Mexico Forestry Department depot, located at 1085 Richards Ave, Santa Fe, NM, on three separate occasions.
During these entries, the suspect vehicle was involved in the theft of the following items:
Two white utility box trailers
A red Kubota tractor
A black open utility trailer
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
SANTA FE — Starting July 1, New Mexico resident veterans are eligible for a lifetime pass for day-use and camping access to all New Mexico State Parks.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 161 to provide recreational opportunities for New Mexico veterans in the last legislative session. The New Mexico State Parks Division (NMSP) partnered with the Department of Veterans' Services (NMDVS) to quickly implement this new benefit.
"New Mexico's veterans have served our country with honor, and they deserve tangible support that matches their sacrifice," said Gov. Lujan Grisham. " This lifetime pass gives our veterans access to some of the most beautiful places in our state—places where they can find peace, connect with nature, and enjoy the outdoor recreation that makes New Mexico home. Supporting our veterans' wellbeing makes all of us stronger."
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has announced the rescheduling of its annual leftover license sale after technical issues prevented customers from purchasing licenses through the Department's online license system on Wednesday morning.
The sale will now be open to New Mexico residents beginning Wednesday, July 16 at 10 a.m. MDT. Any remaining licenses will then be made available to nonresidents beginning Thursday, July 17 at 10 a.m. MDT.
"We understand we had a technical failure," Department director Michael Sloane said. "In order to be fair and equitable to all, we are going to re-run the license sale."
Details regarding available licenses will be released to the public in the coming days.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
Taos, NM — Yesterday, the members of the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) received a spotlight report about orphaned oil & gas wells in New Mexico. However, this report was subsequently flagged by lawmakers as being biased against our state's extractive industries. Concerns around the report arose from data reported by the Oil Conservation Division of the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department that lacked input from industry partners and experts. Though the publication was intended to provide policy options to legislators, it failed to acknowledge the compliance efforts of industry leaders across New Mexico and omitted any mention that the industry plugs over 95% of their wells and the billions of dollars that are contributed to the state economy.
LFC member Senator Steve Lanier (R-Aztec) issued the following statement:
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is investigating measles infections at the Luna County Detention Center in Deming after five detainees tested positive for measles.
"The cases at Luna County Detention Center are a stark reminder that the measles outbreak in New Mexico is not over," said Dr. Chad Smelser, a medical epidemiologist with the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH). "We urge everyone in New Mexico, especially Luna County residents, to ensure that they are fully vaccinated against measles."
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
Taos, NM — Today, members of the Child Welfare & Early Childhood Subcommittee were presented with a quarterly agency report card for the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD). This Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) report card reflects a continuation of poor performance and outcomes for youth. Furthermore, CYFD has again failed to meet the requirements for additional federal funding for evidence-based prevention programs because the department does not have an approved Family First Prevention Services Act plan. Additionally, members of the Child Welfare & Early Childhood Subcommittee unanimously approved a motion from Senator Nicole Tobiassen to issue a letter to the Attorney General and State Auditor requesting an investigation into CYFD for the misappropriation of funds.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has scheduled two public meetings regarding the proposed creation of a non-resident shed hunter license.
Members of the public are invited to attend either public meeting in order to provide comments.
July 17, 2025, Albuquerque, 6 p.m.
Attend in person at 7816 Alamo Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
SOUTHWEST CATCH OF THE WEEK
Rio Grande: Michael Martinez had a successful day on June 19, catching a number of carp and catfish using pack bait and worms.
SOUTHWEST FISHING REPORT
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