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.
Project Proposals Sought for Share with Wildlife Funding in FY 2025
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- Published: 05 April 2024 05 April 2024
SANTA FE – As of April 1, 2024, the Department’s Share with Wildlife program will begin accepting proposals for projects with a planned start date on or after Jan. 15, 2025. All project proposals are due by 4 p.m. MDT on Friday, May 31, 2024.
The Department’s Share with Wildlife program was initiated in the early 1980s and welcomes proposals for wildlife-focused projects taking place in New Mexico in four categories: habitat enhancement, biological and ecological research, wildlife rehabilitation, and wildlife education. The program, which is funded through donations as well as the purchase of Share with Wildlife license plates, receives an average of about 30 proposals annually and has consistently funded approximately 10 projects each year. This year, the Department is aiming to fund fewer, larger projects that may extend for two years maximum (see details below).
House Republican Caucus Members Express Serious Concerns
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- Published: 05 April 2024 05 April 2024
HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS MEMBERS EXPRESS SERIOUS CONCERNS ABOUT NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’S NEW OVERTIME PAY POLICY FOR ONLY NON-UNION EMPLOYEES
SANTA FE, NM — Today, the entire House Republican Caucus (24 members) sent a letter to New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) Cabinet Secretary Patrick M. Allen expressing serious concerns regarding a new overtime compensation policy that eliminates overtime pay for non-union health care employees at the department’s 24/7 residential care facilities. This new policy, which DOH claims is necessary to address a financial deficit in DOH’s facility management program, would result in non-union health employees receiving “comp time” for overtime hours, while union employees would continue to receive actual overtime pay.
Main Stream New Mexico Spring Newsletter
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 05 April 2024 05 April 2024
Here is the Interstate Stream Commission's Main Stream New Mexico newsletter, offered in both English and Spanish.
Latest Developments from New Mexico's Creative Industries Division
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- Published: 04 April 2024 04 April 2024
New Mexico's Creative Industries Division Garners Growing Support for Statewide Study, Significant Research Milestones Achieved
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) in collaboration with Santa Fe-based Creative Startups continues to make significant strides in their groundbreaking study of the state's creative industries, aiming to craft a comprehensive statewide plan for the new Creative Industries Division (CID). The ongoing study, a pivotal component of the EDD and CID's broader mission to bolster creative entrepreneurship and workforce development, has been met with increasing engagement and support from communities across the state.
The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department
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- Published: 04 April 2024 04 April 2024
Expands Workforce Recruitment Efforts
Recruitment campaign offers career seekers personalized results and tailored information for a future in early childhoodSanta Fe, NM - Today the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) unveiled an expansion to Developing Futures, the department’s campaign to recruit talented professionals into the field of early childhood education and care. Now, New Mexicans can explore career opportunities in early childhood through a personalized career quiz and an expanded website featuring new professional profiles. The recruitment efforts also include a fun commercial featuring New Mexico PreK students and a game show theme.
Traffic Alert $15.1 Million roadway rehabilitation project
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- Published: 04 April 2024 04 April 2024
Traffic Alert
$15.1 Million roadway rehabilitation project on US 70 West of Las Cruces
Nighttime work beginning April 7
LAS CRUCES - The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office in cooperation with Mesa Verde Enterprises, Inc. (Contractor) is excited to announce the $15.1M upcoming roadway rehabilitation project on US 70 from Del Rey Blvd. (milepost 150.95) to Nasa Rd. (milepost 161.43) just east of Las Cruces, NM.
DEA Albuquerque accepting applications for Citizen’s Academy
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- Published: 03 April 2024 03 April 2024
Albuquerque, N.M. – As part of Operation Engage, DEA is hosting its fourth annual Citizen’s Academy this coming May and is now accepting applications. The deadline to submit an application is Tuesday April 30 at 11:59 p.m.
The DEA Citizens Academy allows community leaders to gain an understanding of DEA’s mission and community awareness of the law enforcement and drug demand reduction efforts. Six 3-hour sessions will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on May 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23. Planned course topics include an overview of DEA operations, a region-specific intelligence briefing, DEA laboratory operations, DEA air fleet operations, investigative trends, prescription drug diversion and abuse, warrant execution, law enforcement partnerships, demand reduction efforts, and Operation Engage.
Redesigned child care quality improvement and rating system
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- Published: 03 April 2024 03 April 2024
New Mexico makes major investment in a redesigned child care quality improvement and rating system
ECECD seeks input from families and key stakeholders on FOCUS redesign
SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) opened a new survey to gather input from New Mexico families, child care centers, family child care homes, and child care teachers regarding a planned multi-year effort to update and redesign FOCUS, the state’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). The redesign is part of an $18 million investment that Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham secured during the 2024 legislative session to improve the quality of early education and care in New Mexico.