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 Counties Recognize Three Adult DetentionFacility
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 19 January 2024 19 January 2024
Valencia County Adult Detention Facility
San Juan County Adult Detention Facility
Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility
SANTA FE, NM - The Adult Detention Professional Standards Council (ADPSC) awarded a three-year Certificate of Reaccreditation to the Valencia County Adult Detention Facility during the New Mexico Counties 2024. Legislative Conference on January 18, 2024. The detention facility was first accredited in January 2018. The Certificate of Reaccreditation is awarded to those county detention facilities that continue to meet or exceed best practice standards in detention, as developed and approved by the ADPSC.
International film festival poster artist selected, reveal party March 1
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 19 January 2024 19 January 2024
Las Cruces-based painter Vicki L. Crouse will design the poster for the 2024 Las Cruces International Film Festival. Crouse’s work, a painting to embody the spirit of the festival, will be revealed a poster party in March before the festival begins in April.
A popular local artist, Crouse started selling her paintings at the Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces in 2010. She is inspired to paint everything from cows to sunsets, forests, mountains and anything that touches her heart. Her work has found homes in just about every state in the U.S. and many foreign countries.
ENMU Board of Regents Announces Contract Extension
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 19 January 2024 19 January 2024
ENMU Board of Regents Announces Contract Extension for ENMU Chancellor James Johnston
Portales, NM – January 19, 2024 – The Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents announced a contract extension running through January 1, 2028, for current ENMU Chancellor James Johnston.
ENMU Board of Regents President Trish Ruiz made the announcement on behalf of the ENMU Board of Regents, which unanimously supported the extension of Johnston’s agreement with the University.
Traffic Report for week of January 21 to 28, 2024
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 19 January 2024 19 January 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.
NM County Insurance Authority Membership Conducts Board Elections
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 19 January 2024 19 January 2024
Three Population Category Directors Elected; Six Class A County Commission Appointments Ratified
SANTA FE, NM – At its annual meeting on January 16, 2024, the New Mexico County Insurance Authority (NMCIA) membership conducted elections for three population category directors and ratified the appointment of six Class A County directors.
The NMCIA pool members ratified the Class A commission appointments to the board of directors:
New criminal charge filed against Alec Baldwinin "Rust" movie set shooting
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 19 January 2024 19 January 2024
An indictment was filed today in the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe against Alexander Rae Baldwin regarding the ‘Rust’ movie set shooting. The indictment is attached. The new criminal case is D-101-CR-2024-00013, State v. Alexander (Alec) Rae Baldwin.
See indictment below
Senate Republicans Rebuke Administration’s Efforts to Destroy New Mexico’s Oil and Gas Industries
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 19 January 2024 19 January 2024
SANTA FE—The Senate Finance Committee today heard testimony from the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department regarding its budgetary and legislative proposals. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the Department’s proposed legislation (House Bill 133) to amend the Oil and Gas Act and institute new regulations.
Following the hearing, Senator William Sharer (R-Farmington) and Senator Crystal Brantley (R-Elephant Butte) released the following statements:
ENMU Welcomes Rodney Atkins to Greyhound Arena, April 27, 2024
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 19 January 2024 19 January 2024
PORTALES, NM – January 19, 2024 – Eastern New Mexico University proudly presents Rodney Atkins at Greyhound Arena on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 6 p.m., sponsored by JP Stone Community Bank.
Rodney Atkins, one of Country Music’s biggest stars, has reached such heights as being named the Top New Male Vocalist at the ACM Awards and seeing his single "Watching You" become the Number One Song of the Decade, according to Country Aircheck, and earn the songwriter a BMI “Million-Air” Award.