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.
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from RPNM!
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 15 September 2023 15 September 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15th to October 15th each year. The observance began as a single week under President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968.
Hispanic Heritage Week became Hispanic Heritage Month when President Ronald Reagan expanded the week to a 30-day period and signed it into law in 1988.
President Reagan said in his speech announcing Hispanic Heritage Month, "I fear that too often, in the mad rush of modern American life, some people have not learned the great lesson of our Hispanic heritage: the lesson of family and home and church and community."
We're proud of New Mexico's rich Hispanic culture, traditions, and achievements. In New Mexico, our Hispanic heritage is celebrated not just one month out of the year but all year round!
ENMU Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 15 September 2023 15 September 2023
PORTALES, NM – Sept. 15, 2023 – Eastern New Mexico University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month – Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 – with numerous events, speaking engagements, and music programs on campus.
First approved by U.S. President Lyndon Johnson as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 and expanded by President Ronald Reagan, National Hispanic Heritage Month was enacted into law in 1988 and is a time when citizens are encouraged to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to this nation’s history and culture.
Scheduled events to help celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month include a Sobrero Craft Night, a Quesabirria Tacos Cooking Demonstration, a Flamenco Demo Presentation, a Henna Art event, and concluding with a Flamencosa performance on Oct. 19 that will bring together an ensemble of flamenco artists to produce an evening of music and dance.
Rare rabies case strikes Bernalillo County puppy Health officials respond swiftly
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 15 September 2023 15 September 2023
SANTA FE – A puppy in Bernalillo County has tested positive for rabies. This marks the first reported case of rabies in a dog in New Mexico since 2013, and the first occurrence in Bernalillo County since 2006. The diagnosis has been officially confirmed through testing conducted by the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) Scientific Laboratory Division.
The affected puppy had recently arrived in New Mexico, and it is strongly believed that she contracted the virus in Texas. Fortunately, there is no ongoing risk to the public at this time.
The affected puppy, however, because of the severity of her symptoms had to be euthanized.
House Republicans issue list of crime measures killed by Democrats this year, and renew call for immediate action on crime
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 15 September 2023 15 September 2023
SANTA FE – House Republicans today issued a call for legislative action on out-of-control crime in New Mexico. Below is a list of 10 commonsense and pragmatic solutions to address crime that were introduced in the 2023 Legislative Session by House Republicans, some with bipartisan support, and subsequently killed by Democrat lawmakers this year:
· HB 509 Pretrial Detention Presumption; KILLED IN FIRST COMMITTEE; The bill provides a clear process of presenting cases where the defendant should be detained prior to trial and also provides due process protections for the defendants
· HJR 9 Denial of Bail; KILLED IN SECOND COMMITTEE; Would allow the legislature to set conditions under which defendants may be denied
House and Senate GOP, RPNM, and others file legal action against MLG
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 15 September 2023 15 September 2023
ALBUQUERQUE — Yesterday, legal action was taken against Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's two unconstitutional executive orders in the State Supreme Court. The lawsuit, filed by the Senate and House Republican Legislative Caucuses, the Republican Party of New Mexico, and gun rights advocacy groups was filed in the New Mexico Supreme Court. In addition to citing the blatant violation of the 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the suit challenges the Governor's misuse of statutory emergency powers through the public health emergency order.
New Mexico State Fair, NMDA Announce 2023 Farm and Ranch Families of the Year
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 14 September 2023 14 September 2023
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico State Fair and New Mexico Department of Agriculture announced the 2023 New Mexico Farm and Ranch of Families of the Year Sept. 14.
Bob and Sandra Mayberry, longtime residents of Artesia, have been named Farm Family of the Year. The Mayberrys have been farming in Artesia since the late 1980s, beginning with cotton and alfalfa as the farm’s main focus. Since 2020, the family has shifted to farming high quality alfalfa that is sold in horse, ranch and feed store markets.
In addition to farming, Sandra has served on the board for Habitat for Humanity, currently serves on the board of The Bridge and works with Celebrate Recovery, which both provide sober living homes in the Artesia area.
Traffic Report for week of September 17 to October 1, 2023
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 14 September 2023 14 September 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.
Interstates:
I-10 to I-25 Ramp Closure, Las Cruces
The New Mexico Department of Transportation and contractor will be continuing with repairs to the I-10 to I-25 ramp in Las Cruces. Hasse Contracting Company, Inc. (Contractor) will be making the needed concrete repairs to the bridge deck, barrier walls and support piers. This work is estimated at $1.3 million and is expected to take approximately three months to complete. Lane closures will be required on I-10 eastbound lanes for the safety of the traveling public and our construction crews.
Date St. Business Loop Roundabout Project, T or C CN1101231/32
La Calerita LLC. (Contractor) construction, the first project is near completion with the contractor completing colored median pavement and cleanup around the project. The contractor has started on roundabout 3, during construction traffic will be shifted into the southbound lanes with the northbound lanes closed. NM 181 will be closed, and traffic will be shifted onto the detour route. The contractor will be working on storm drain construction and removing the original pavement. Motorists are encouraged to use extra caution in the construction zone, obey lower posted speed limits and allow extra time to reach their destinations. Regular work hours will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday although the contractor may work longer hours or on weekends as needed.
EDD to launch two new science and tech grant opportunities
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 14 September 2023 14 September 2023
Awards will focus on advanced energy and higher education teams
SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Economic Development Department Deputy Secretary Jon Clark announced on Thursday that the department’s Office of Strategy, Science & Technology (OSST) will launch two new grant opportunities this fall, focused on driving technology growth and commercialization in advanced energy and encouraging innovation and commercialization in higher education.
Speaking at the “Building an Advanced Energy Ecosystem in New Mexico” conference in Albuquerque, Clark announced that the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) will partner with University of New Mexico Rainforest Innovations to launch an advanced energy award pilot program for New Mexico-based companies, as well as a pilot grant program to teams from New Mexico research universities.