New Mexico and Southeast Arizona 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.

Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Hurdles for Good Samaritans

: Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases; Published: 13 September 2023 13 September 2023

Heinrich, Risch Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Hurdles for Good Samaritans to Clean Up Abandoned Hardrock Mines

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) reintroduced the bipartisan Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act, legislation to make it easier for “Good Samaritans” such as state agencies, local governments, nonprofits, and other groups, to clean up and improve water quality in and around abandoned hardrock mines.

"We have Good Samaritans ready to clean up abandoned mines that are threatening our communities through the land, water, fish, and wildlife they rely on,” said Heinrich. “I’m proud to reintroduce this bipartisan legislation with Senator Risch to create a path for Good Samaritan groups to clean up these sites in New Mexico and across the country."

Livestock research focus of Clayton field day Sept. 18, 2023

: Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases; Published: 13 September 2023 13 September 2023

Most of the research at New Mexico State University’s Clayton Livestock Research Center focuses cattle health and performance, among other topics. The public will get a chance to learn more about the center’s research and mission during its upcoming field day Sept. 18.

   The field day will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 18 at the center, located at 15 NMSU Lane in Clayton, New Mexico. There is no cost to attend. 

 The center’s research focuses on shipping protocols for cattle, particularly evaluating the health and performance of newly received cattle and nutrition and management from feedlot to slaughter. Other research involves irrigated pastures and native grasslands, including grazing and stocking densities on locoweed-infested pastures.

   The field day will begin with registration, followed by opening remarks and tours of the center’s feed mill upgrades and processing barn remodel.

Eastern New Mexico University Professor of Music, Dr. Jason Paulk

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PaulkJ Eastern New Mexico University Professor of Music, Dr. Jason Paulk, Named New Mexico Music Educations Association Music Educator of the Year

Portales, NM – Sept. 6, 2023 – The New Mexico Music Educators Association announced that ENMU Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Jason Paulk has been awarded the 2024 New Mexico Music Educator of the Year.

“I’m very humbled and appreciative of the recognition from NMMEA, and it has given me the opportunity to pause to reflect on the incredible mentors I have had throughout my life. Similarly, it has been nice to reflect on all the great students I’ve had the opportunity to teach in New Mexico since 2005, many of whom are now in classrooms throughout the southwest and who have gone on to do some wonderful performances,” said Jason Paulk, ENMU Professor of Music. “There are too many to name individually, but one of my most enjoyable activities yearly is visiting with them and their students and hearing their progress with their choirs. It’s incredible to work in a field where you can continue to have contact with your students, and they continue to send their students to ENMU. And so it is that the proverbial “song” never ends—it just continues on through the lives of so many. I think that keeps me going: It feels good to know my work has an impact and will continue to inspire and shape others for many years.”

Moose Captured in Downtown Santa Fe

: Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases; Published: 12 September 2023 12 September 2023

MooseSantaFe SANTA FE – A bull moose was captured this morning by Department staff and City of Santa Fe Animal Services Officers near the intersection of Grant Avenue and Rosario Boulevard. The moose has been successfully relocated to suitable habitat in northern New Mexico.

According to Colonel Tim Cimbal, the Department received a call from Animal Services at approximately 8:10 this morning reporting a moose near Fort Marcy Park in Santa Fe. Officers soon tracked the animal to the intersection of Grant Avenue and Rosario Boulevard and set up a perimeter to protect the safety of residents and pedestrians in this popular walking area.

The moose had progressively moved closer to urban areas, exposing it to hazards like moving vehicles and fence entanglement. It also showed little fear of humans or pets, creating concern for resident safety. Moose regularly exhibit aggression towards humans and pets, especially bulls during the rut or breeding season which begins in late September. After assessing the situation, the Department made the decision to capture and relocate the moose to protect both public safety and that of the animal itself.

NMSU Library to host open house event, introduce new learning lab

: Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases; Published: 12 September 2023 12 September 2023

The new fall semester comes with new opportunities for students to explore at New Mexico State University’s Library, and the community will have the chance to experience some new features during an open house event in September.

  NMSU Library will host the open house from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at both Zuhl and Branson libraries at the main campus. Students, faculty and community members are invited to join and enjoy refreshments throughout the day.

  The centerpiece of the open house will be the introduction of the library’s new Emerging Technologies Learning Lab, which is an exciting new space in Branson Library where members of the NMSU community can experience a variety of technology in a collaborative space.

NM Legislative Finance Committee - September 27, 2023

: Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases; Published: 12 September 2023 12 September 2023

NM Legislative Finance Committee - 325 Don Gaspar, Suite 101 - Santa Fe, NM

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NMSU biology professor wins NSF award for morphogenesis research

: Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases; Published: 12 September 2023 12 September 2023

Jennifer Curtiss, associate professor in biology at New Mexico State University, has been given a National Science Foundation award for a three-year project in morphogenesis research. The award was given to her earlier this year as a grant of $247,911.

The project is a first of its kind for Curtiss as it will be performed all on living tissue using methods and studies on live cell imaging developed by Frank Pichaud, a researcher at University College London, and a confocal microscope provided by Charles Shuster, biology professor at NMSU. The use of living tissue is crucial for Curtiss’ research as a developmental biologist.

“There's only so much we can see with dead tissue,” Curtiss said. “It's just like looking at one cartoon image instead of watching a whole movie. With living tissue, you can see the action as it's happening. We'll be able to see where a process went wrong. We can watch it in real time instead of wondering how it got from here to there.”