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.

Traffic Report for week of October 8 to 15, 2023.

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Published: 06 October 2023 06 October 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.
White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) posted an alert for Saturday, October 14, 2023, due to the solar eclipse that is taking place.  White Sands Missile Range is supporting three (3) research rockets to capture scientific data.  US 70 is planned to be closed from 9:35 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. This block will be located at BLUE Block (2 miles east of the WSMR access road - Mile Marker 172) and Yellow Block (located near White Sands National Park, mile marker 200).

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Dual-degree program at NMSU trains students in public health and social work

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Published: 06 October 2023 06 October 2023

Alexa Copeland and Lindsay Keeling trekked different parts of the world as Peace Corps volunteers, but their paths eventually crossed at New Mexico State University. Their shared interest in public health and social work led them to a program in the College of Health, Education and Social Transformation that trains students in both fields.


 
NMSU offers a dual-degree program through the School of Social Work and Department of Public Health Sciences that allows students to earn master’s degrees in social work and public health under a single degree plan. It is one of only 42 such programs in the nation and one of only two based along the United States-Mexico border.

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NM Supreme Court rules in favor of Democrats

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Published: 06 October 2023 06 October 2023

An order of findings of fact and conclusions of law has been issued by the district court for the congressional redistricting case, Republican Party of New Mexico, et. al., v. Maggie Toulouse Oliver, et. al., D-506-CV-2022-00041.

See pdf of findings below

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Scale Up NM at NMSU announces Venture Funding startup cohort

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Published: 06 October 2023 06 October 2023

The Scale Up New Mexico program, funded in part by the United States Economic Development Administration and housed at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center, has selected its newest cohort of startups for the Venture Funding Sprint accelerator program.


 
Venture Funding is designed to empower New Mexico’s tech startup founders with the knowledge and skills required to successfully raise capital.

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Farm & Ranch Museum welcomes Deputy Director

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Published: 06 October 2023 06 October 2023

LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces recently hired Naomi Terry as its new Deputy Director. She will oversee the museum’s budget as well as assist with the overall operations of the facility.

“Naomi is a great addition to the team here at the Farm & Ranch Museum,” said Museum Executive Director Heather Reed. “Her experience in finance and her skills as a highly organized staff manager who understands and relates well to all people make her a perfect fit for this key position.”

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Prescribed Fire Smoke is in the Air – Be Prepared

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Published: 06 October 2023 06 October 2023

Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round - October 2023

 Santa Fe – Due to the cooler weather conditions and higher moisture, fall is an important time for land managers to complete prescribed fire projects. Prescribed burning is a fire management tool used to reduce fuel loads and decrease fire behavior in the case of a wildfire – among other benefits. Prescribed fire and associated smoke may lower the chances of a much longer smoke event from wildfire.  

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NMSU golf legend Herb Wimberly inducted to PGA America Hall of Fame

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Published: 05 October 2023 05 October 2023

Longtime golf legend Herb Wimberly has officially made his mark within the iconic walls at the Professional Golfers’ Association Hall of Fame.  


 
Wimberly was the head coach for men’s golf at New Mexico State University for 31 years and put golf on the map at NMSU and across the Southwest. During this time, he was named Coach of the Year six times by the Missouri Valley Conference and once by the Big West Conference.  


 
“He is a legend. He is so humble – he did it and stayed out of the limelight,” said Pat Gavin, director of the PGA Golf Management program at NMSU. “You know the phrase ‘if you know, you know?’ Well, everyone in the golf business knows – we owe Herb for growing the game and the profession.”  

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ENMU College of Business Dean Bob Schneider

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Published: 05 October 2023 05 October 2023

SchneiderEastern New Mexico University College of Business Dean Bob Schneider Named One of the 2023 Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education by G.I. Jobs Magazine

Portales, NM – October 5, 2023 – ENMU College of Business Dean Bob Schneider was named one of the 2023 Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education by G.I. Jobs Magazine in their magazine's fall edition.

Being named a Veteran Champion of the Year in Higher Education means that Schneider is one of the advocates who goes above and beyond to help student veterans and their families succeed in education. Schneider was among 40 Higher Education administrators recognized nationwide for being a 2023 Veteran Champion of the Year in Higher Education.

“Our veterans deserve our support. Working in a university that supports veterans is a must for me,” said Bob Schneider, Dean of ENMU College of Business.  “Many of the veterans at ENMU function throughout the day without anyone even knowing they are veterans. Most will say they don’t want special treatment but pay attention to how we act and speak. Remembering that freedom isn’t free is a daily thought for every veteran.”

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