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.
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SANTA FE, NM – Starting January 1, 2025, New Mexico State Parks will roll out updated park fees and boating regulations. These changes, designed to improve operations and enhance safety, will affect both residents and non-residents. Updates include revised camping and day-use fees, new annual pass policies, and mandatory safety measures for boaters.
"State parks offer invaluable outdoor experiences, but our fees haven't kept pace with rising operational costs," said State Parks Division Director Toby Velasquez. "These adjustments are essential to enhance visitor experiences and protect our parks for future generations."
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SANTA FE, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management transferred $460 million in proceeds from the sale of the Federal Helium System to the U.S. Treasury today, marking the conclusion of an historic program that served the nation for nearly a century. The sale of the Federal Helium System, directed by Congressional direction under the Helium Stewardship Act of 2013, reflects the BLM's commitment to ensuring the efficient and responsible management of the nation's helium resources. Helium is used mostly for scientific research, medical technology, high-tech manufacturing, space exploration, and national defense.
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SANTA FE – Monastery Lake, near Pecos, has been closed to fishing until further notice due to unsafe ice conditions.
Ice fishing is not allowed at the Benedictine Monastery lake that is leased through the Department's Open Gate program. A layer of ice has formed on the lake, prompting the closure.
The lake will reopen when there are sufficient open areas of water available to allow fishing from the bank.
Anglers can find good winter trout fishing in the Albuquerque area drains, at Tingley Beach and at other fishing waters throughout the state. Visit our website for more information on trout species, the weekly fishing report, a list of convenient fishing locations and fish stocking reports.
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Want to brag about your latest big catch? Check out the Department's new iFish form!
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish's weekly Fishing and Stocking Report has been a staple for anglers in the Land of Enchantment for decades, regardless of the format. Whether it has been on a printed newspaper page or a smartphone screen, this report has provided fishing enthusiasts with important information to ensure that their next fishing trip with be as successful and enjoyable as possible.
With that in mind, the Department in recent years has been looking at ways to keep this weekly report relevant — not just now, but for years to come. After months of hard work by Department staff, we are excited to announce the launch of iFish, the Department’s new web interface where you, the angler, can submit your catches and fish stories through an easy-to-use form. An iFish smartphone app is in the works as well and should be available for download on Android and Apple devices in the months to come. iFish will be the only way to submit Catches of the Week and other fishing data going forward, so make sure to save this link!
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December 2024 SW Climate Podcast – Relatively Speaking
Recorded 12/06/2024
Aired 12/10/2024
In this month’s episode of the Southwest Climate Podcast hosts Zack Guido and Mike Crimmins slow-roll into the winter season. They look back on 2024 followed by what happened in November and why - including the Atmospheric River event on the west coast. They dive into a recent paper that interrogates the expected intensification of cool season precipitation in the west. And close out with a teaser look at the La Niña outlook and precipitation forecast with a highlight of the Relative Oceanic Niño Index (RONI).
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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Tell us about your latest New Mexico fishing adventure, or your catch of the week. Just visit https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/fishing/weekly-report/ and use the iFish form at the bottom of this page. We may include your story in our next report. For catches of the week include: name, age, hometown, date, location, type of fish, length and weight if possible, and bait, lure or fly used. Fish weights and measurements are provided by the angler and printed here as received. Photos containing sensitive material may be altered or excluded at the Department's discretion.
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MESILLA - The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office, in partnership with La Calerita Construction, LLC. (Contractor), has initiated a $22.7 million multi-modal project along University Avenue/New Mexico State Road 101, stretching from Avenida de Mesilla to South Main Street. The 1.419 miles project will involve the installation of new curb and gutter, sidewalks, a multi-use path, ADA ramps, storm drain and drainage systems, roadway signage, striping, lighting, and new railroad crossings.
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ELEPHANT BUTTE—Today, the members of the interim Legislative Finance Committee heard a presentation from the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) regarding the department's latest budget request ahead of the 2025 Legislative Session. The department requested a 6.1% overall increase from its previously approved budget.
Senator Crystal Brantley (R-Elephant Butte), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement regarding the requested increase:
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