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.
In-Person Public Meeting for the I-25 Safety & Capacity Study
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 23 February 2024 23 February 2024
The New Mexico Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, is hosting an In-Person Public Meeting for the I-25 Safety & Capacity Study, on I-25 from the Lohman Interchange to the Doña Ana Interchange and NM 320 (Thorpe Road) from Barela Drive to I-25. The purpose of the study is to improve safety, accommodate regional growth, and address deficiencies (e.g., pavement, drainage, Americans with Disabilities Act facilities, roadway geometry, access control, and multi-modal connectivity).
See pdf below:
Informational Meeting in TorC on Spaceport America Master Plan
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 23 February 2024 23 February 2024
Public Invited to Informational Meeting in TorC on Spaceport America Master Plan
RS&H invites the public to provide input on the future of Spaceport America.
[Truth or Consequences (TorC), NM] RS&H will host a third Spaceport America Master Plan Public Meeting in TorC to solicit public input. The two previous public meetings took place in Las Cruces and Albuquerque. The next public meeting for the Spaceport America Master Plan takes place on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Sierra County Administration Office, 1712 N Date St, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901, from 6 – 8 p.m. Doors will open to the public at 5:30 p.m.
Traffic Report for the week of February 25 to March 3, 2024
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 23 February 2024 23 February 2024
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:
NM Higher Education Dept letter to WNMU
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 22 February 2024 22 February 2024
Stephanie Rodriguez cabinet secretary from the New Mexico Higher Education Department sent a letter to Western New Mexico, Board of Regents and President Shepard. See pdf of letter below.
NM first electric vehicle car share program in Albuquerque
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 22 February 2024 22 February 2024
(Albuquerque, NM) – PNM, along with the City of Albuquerque, the Land of Enchantment Clean Cities Coalition, and Sol Housing have come together with FORTH to launch the state’s first Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP) made possible by U.S. Department of Energy grant funding.
“PNM is proud to help bring this carsharing program to our state,” said Don Tarry, President and COO of PNM. “Being able to help provide folks with access to affordable transportation is extremely important. What makes this even better is that people will be able to get a first hand experience with an electric vehicle.”
DEA El Paso hiring Special Agents to work in local offices
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 22 February 2024 22 February 2024
EL PASO – On Monday Feb. 26 beginning at midnight, the Drug Enforcement Administration’s El Paso Division will be accepting applications for Special Agents to work in one of five local offices: El Paso, Midland, or Alpine, Texas or Las Cruces, Roswell, or Albuquerque, New Mexico. Upon completion of a 16 to 20-week basic agent training (BAT) course in Quantico, Virginia, the hired applicants will return to the local office they chose on their application. Interested candidates should apply on www.usajobs.gov . The posting will close on March 11 at midnight, or when 100 applications have been received, whichever comes first.
Closure of I-10 eastbound at Texas stateline area continues
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 22 February 2024 22 February 2024
ROAD ADVISORY:
ROAD CLOSURE – Texas Stateline Area
All I-10 eastbound lanes into Texas will be closed starting at 1 p.m. due to road work. Closure will be in place at Vinton, traffic will have to use exit 2 as a detour. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and be cautious of personnel and equipment in the area. Please expect delays. The closure will be lifted at approximately 10 p.m.
NMSU, local performers to showcase talents at dance concert
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 21 February 2024 21 February 2024
Dancers and musicians from New Mexico State University will join local performers during “Reignite: A Dance Concert,” hosted by the NMSU Dance program March 1-3.
The concert will showcase NMSU dance majors and minors who will perform in an eclectic range of choreographies, including contemporary, hip-hop, flamenco, tap and Latin ballroom. Choreographers include NMSU dance faculty Applehelen Kirby, Ana Suffle, George Torres Jr. and Ryan McMullen, director of the NMSU Dance program.