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 State Police reminding truck drivers to drive in right lane.

Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
Published: 04 December 2023 04 December 2023

Statewide, NM, The New Mexico State Police would like to remind drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV) of the new law passed in July of 2023 regarding driving in the right lane. New Mexico Senate Bill 102, Section 1. 66-7-376 NMSA 1978, a truck tractor shall not be driven in the left lane of a roadway except under provisions as outlined by the bill. Failure to obey could result in a penalty assessment of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the first and second offenses and five hundred dollars ($500) for the third offense.

The NMDOT will continue to place official signage on New Mexico Roadways to remind CMV drivers of the change as they travel through our State. For further information, education, or questions regarding this new State Bill, please contact the New Mexico Trucking Association (NMTA) at www.nmtrucking.org/contact.

New “justice stations” in northwestern NM improve access to state courts

Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
Published: 04 December 2023 04 December 2023

JusticeStation GALLUP – Newly installed “justice stations” on the Navajo Nation and communities in northwestern New Mexico provide virtual access to magistrate court hearings, lessening the need for people to travel to a courthouse.

The justice stations allow the public to use an easy-to-navigate computer to appear remotely in a hearing conducted by one of the magistrate courts in San Juan and McKinley counties, such as in a case involving a traffic violation.

Justice stations are available for use at the Rock Springs Chapter House, the Beclabito Chapter House, Octavia Fellin Public Library in Gallup, and the Gallup Magistrate Court. They also will be in place by the end of December at the Aztec Public Library, the Bloomfield Public Library, the Farmington Public Library, and the People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) shelter in Farmington.

“By using a justice station, people can conduct business with a state court when they have no internet connection at their homes or lack reliable cellular phone service,” said Eleventh Judicial District Chief Judge Curtis Gurley. “The justice stations offer more convenience for people who otherwise would need to go to Gallup, Farmington or Aztec for a court hearing.”

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NMSU researcher’s paper proposes open-source autonomous surveillance systems

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Published: 04 December 2023 04 December 2023

The pandemic changed the face visual surveillance thanks to a massive, mask-wearing public. It may be less common in the U.S. right now, but not around the world. While mask recognition software is available, New Mexico State University graduate student Anik Alvi pointed out that existing tools are proprietary, expensive, not compatible with other systems and therefore not widely used around the world.


 
Alvi decided to create his own algorithm to do the same thing at less cost with greater compatibility and available to all. He proposed the use of an autonomous surveillance system in his paper, titled “Semi-supervised, Neural Network based approaches to face mask and anomaly detection in surveillance networks,” published in the Journal of Network and Computer Applications.

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PNM Taking Measures To Protect Customers Against Scam Calls

Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
Published: 04 December 2023 04 December 2023

Informing customers how not to fall victim to scammers this holiday season
  In an increasingly interconnected world, scam awareness is more important than ever.

 (Albuquerque, NM) – PNM, the leading provider of reliable electricity in New Mexico, is warning customers of the rising tide of scam calls during this holiday season. As the holidays approach, scammers become more aggressive, preying on unsuspecting customers to defraud them of their hard-earned money.

There have been 355 reported scam calls so far this year.

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State Police Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols in Counties across the State in December 2023

Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
Published: 04 December 2023 04 December 2023

Statewide, NM - State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver's license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during December 2023.

We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.

These checkpoints are helping to change society's attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

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Traffic Report for week of December 3 to 10, 2023.

Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
Published: 01 December 2023 01 December 2023

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.

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Heinrich Statement on the Passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice SandraDay O’Connor

Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
Published: 01 December 2023 01 December 2023

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra DayO’Connor:

"Justice O’Connor was a dedicated jurist and public servant, and proudly from the Southwest. As the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court, Justice O'Connor carved a path and set an example for future generations. Justice O'Connor brought an unflappable independence to her service on the Court. My thoughts are with Justice O’Connor’s family as they mourn her loss and honor her memory."

Southwest Climate Outlook - November 2023

Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
Published: 30 November 2023 30 November 2023

Welcome to this month's edition of the Southwest Climate Outlook!

In this Issue:

  • Precipitation & Temperature
  • Drought
  • Hurricanes & Tropical Storms
  • Snowpack
  • Water Supply
  • ENSO Tracker
  • Seasonal Forecasts
  • Southwest Climate Podcast 

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