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 those events please visit Local News Releases.
Traffic Report for the week of March 10 to 17, 2024
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 08 March 2024 08 March 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.
Interstates:
NMSU climate change speaker series hosts discussion of oil and gas pollution in New Mexico
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 08 March 2024 08 March 2024
For years, Tim Davis advocated for the people of New Mexico on a variety of public interest legal issues including workers’ rights, public benefits and utility law. Today, he advocates for the protection and restoration of wildlife and the health of the American West as a staff attorney on the legal team at WildEarth Guardians, a non-profit environment organization. Davis focuses on litigation for the Climate and Energy Program and champions clean energy sources.
Davis will lead a panel discussion titled “The Pollution Control Clause of the NM Constitution: State Accountability for Oil and Gas Pollution Crisis in New Mexico” as part of the “Cambios Climate Change Speaker Series” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 at the Rio Grande Theatre. The presentation is free and open to the public.
New WASDE: World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates March 8, 2024
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 08 March 2024 08 March 2024
LINK -
World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates (WASDE)
Department of Health reports death of man from plague
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 08 March 2024 08 March 2024
First human plague case in state since 2021
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announces a Lincoln County man has died of plague after being hospitalized for the disease. The case is the first human case of plague in New Mexico since 2021 and the first death since 2020.
“We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of the Lincoln County man who succumbed to plague,” said State Public Health Veterinarian Erin Phipps, DVM, MPH. “This tragic incident serves as a clear reminder of the threat posed by this ancient disease and emphasizes the need for heightened community awareness and proactive measures to prevent its spread.”
Governor signs bill creating $959M trust fund guaranteeing tuition-free college in NM
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 08 March 2024 08 March 2024
New Mexico establishes largest higher education trust fund in the nation
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham this week signed Senate Bill 159, creating a nearly $1 billion trust fund and a scholarship program fund to ensure tuition-free college in New Mexico for decades to come.
“By creating this fund, New Mexico is keeping our original promise of tuition-free college for residents and cementing our status as the nation’s leader for college equity and access” said Gov. Lujan Grisham after signing the bill on Tuesday “Our monumental investments from early childhood education to college and career are already making a life-changing difference for tens of thousands of New Mexicans and setting the example for every other state.”
District One Invests $96.8M in 128 local and school roadway projects
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 08 March 2024 08 March 2024
Infrastructure investments pave the way for community and economic development
DEMING – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District one currently has 128 active projects with 28 local entities in the amount of $96,815,364. In total, District one works with 24 local entities including 15 School Districts or Universities, the Alamo Navajo Chapter, El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization (EPMPO), Mesilla Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (MVMPO), South Central Council of Governments (SCCOG) and Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments (SWNMCOG).
Trifecta of tourism infrastructure grant programs
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 08 March 2024 08 March 2024
Trifecta of tourism infrastructure grant programs set to open for applications in March
SANTA FE, NM – Applications for the New Mexico Tourism Department’s three infrastructure and development grants for fiscal year 2025 are set to open during the month of March.
The New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Grant Program, Tourism Event Growth and Sustainability Program and Destination Forward are administered by NMTD to help municipal, county and tribal governments and other eligible tourism entities build and strengthen tourism infrastructure to meet the demand for travel to the Land of Enchantment.
IPANM Statement on State Land Office's Abrupt Decision To Suspend Future Premium Tract Leases
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 08 March 2024 08 March 2024
IPANM (March 7, 2024) - As a result of the decision by New Mexico State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard to abruptly suspend all future Oil & Gas premium tract leasing until her legislation calling for an increase of royalty rates to 25% is passed, IPANM's Jim Winchester has responded with following statement:
"The State Land Office has unilaterally decided to cut off future revenues to state beneficiaries and the general fund by suspending new leasing of premium tracts. IPANM strongly opposes this action especially considering the decision was abruptly announced without any consideration of the economic impact to all New Mexicans.”
--Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director