Non-Local News Releases

 Effective Wednesday June 18th

Termination of Stage 2 Fire Restriction Order Number: 03-03-00-25-07

Implementation of Stage 1 Fire Restriction Order Number: 03-03-00-25-12

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – June 18, 2025 – With increased live fuel moisture levels and green up, the Cibola NF & NGs leadership has lowered previously implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions to Stage 1 fire restrictions on the Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts effective June 18th. See maps attached.

(Washington, D.C., June 17, 2025) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will terminate more than 145 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) focused awards, totaling a maximum savings of $148.6 million.

"Putting American Farmers First means cutting the millions of dollars that are being wasted on woke DEI propaganda. Under President Trump's leadership, I am putting an end to the waste, fraud, and abuse that has diverted resources from American farmers and restoring sanity and fiscal stewardship to the U.S. Department of Agriculture," said Secretary Rollins.

 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Departments of Health and Environment today issued a smoke advisory for communities affected by the Trout Fire in the Silver City area and the Buck Fire near Aragon.

Pending further notice, the advisory is in effect in Grant and Catron counties until at least mid-afternoon Tuesday, June 17.

Smoke from the Buck Fire may be visible from Highway 12 southeast of the community of Aragon and southwest of Highway 60. The Trout Fire, north of Silver City, is expected to continue moving north and east, depending on wind direction and other weather conditions. Smoke can travel long distances and may harm air quality as far away as the Las Cruces area.

Program paves way for agricultural careers

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico-based agricultural businesses may apply for internship funding through the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) Agricultural Workforce Development (AWD) Program beginning June 16.

The program offers funding to New Mexico-based agricultural businesses to hire interns and help prepare the next generation of farmers, ranchers and ag professionals.

(Washington, D.C., June 16, 2025) - Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Forest Service has posted the final environmental impact statement and draft record of decision for the proposed Resolution Copper Mining Project. These documents, now available on the Tonto National Forest website, represent an important step in advancing President Trump's goal of emergency and mineral independence by boosting domestic mineral production.

"The Resolution Copper Project is a prime example of how we can harness America's abundant resources to fuel growth in rural America, reduce our dependence on foreign imports, strengthen our supply chains, and enhance our national security," said Secretary Rollins. "By advancing responsible mining, we are fulfilling President Trump's vision of ensuring America remains a global leader in mineral production while creating jobs for the people and communities we serve."

(Washington, D.C., June 16, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced American agricultural producers will have greater market access to Thailand and Vietnam and maintained access to Brazil. The Trump Administration continues to break down non-tariff barriers and defend current market access, and these latest actions are some of many wins ahead for American producers. U.S. dairy producers will have maintained access to Brazil markets, citrus and apple growers will be able to sell more products to Thailand, and stone fruit growers will face lower non-tariff trade barriers in Vietnam as a result of the action taken by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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Senate Republican Leader Applauds Trump Administration’s Ongoing Efforts to Improve Public Safety for New Mexicans Under Failed Local Leadership 

Santa Fe, NM — Yesterday, President Donald Trump announced expanded efforts to combat cartel activity through the detention and deportation of illegal immigrants.These increased operations are focused on major U.S. cities or municipalities that have taken an oppositional stance to the enforcement of federal law. Also known as “Sanctuary Cities,” New Mexico cities such as Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces have refused to assist federal law enforcement and therefore are expected to be amongst the targeted locations for these expanded law enforcement operations.