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 SANTA FE – Suicide deaths in New Mexico increased 9% in 2024 to 512 deaths, a jump of 42 more deaths than in 2023, according to new data from the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH). 

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, making it an important time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and the resources available to help. 

"Suicide is preventable, but it requires all of us to act," said Clarie Miller, lead suicide prevention coordinator for NMDOH. "Whether it's learning the warning signs, knowing how to connect someone to 988, or simply checking in on friends and family - every action matters." 

[Editor's Note: Several comments on the Charlie Kirk shooting, posted in the order of receipt. If more come in, they will be added]

CHARLIE KIRK SHOT  1:16 p.m.
NEW MEXICO-SEPTEMBER 10, 2025,  - Statement from the Republican Party of New Mexico on the Shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University

The Republican Party of New Mexico is deeply saddened and outraged by the tragic events that took place today at Utah Valley University, where conservative leader Charlie Kirk was shot during a campus event hosted by Turning Point USA.

(Washington, September 9, 2025) – The Make America Healthy Again Commission today released the Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy, a sweeping plan with more than 120 initiatives to reverse the failed policies that fueled America's childhood chronic disease epidemic. The strategy outlines targeted executive actions to advance gold-standard science, realign incentives, increase public awareness, and strengthen private-sector collaboration.

Chaired by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Commission is tasked with investigating and addressing the root causes of America's escalating health crisis, with a focus on childhood chronic diseases.

Due to increased water levels use of motorboats now allowed

SANTA FE – Caballo Lake State Park has opened access to the boat ramp for use by motorized boats due to improved water levels. The elevation of Caballo Reservoir was reduced this summer as the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) removed excessive debris which began to impact the dam's intake structure. Reclamation began to proactively address the issue in July before additional storms occurred by using boats and personnel to skim the floating debris from the reservoir surface, successfully removing more than 17 tons of debris. In August, an additional 14,000 cubic feet of debris was removed using heavy machinery.

(Albuquerque, NM) – September is PNM's annual Copper Theft Awareness Month, a time to educate and warn customers about copper theft and ways to possibly prevent this crime. Throughout September, PNM is alerting residential and business customers about how to identify copper theft, what they can do if they become a victim, how to report it and what steps they can take to deter copper thieves.

Copper is a valuable metal widely used in electrical wiring due to its conductivity and durability. However, its high market value has made it a target for thieves at homes, businesses, scrap sites and utilities. Copper theft can lead to power outages, high repair costs, and dangerous situations for both the public, PNM employees and the thieves themselves.

SANTA FE, NM – Following today's announcement that Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) Secretary Teresa Casados will retire from state government, Senator Crystal Brantley issued a video statement addressing the news.

Her full response can be viewed or downloaded here: Watch Video Statement.

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the retirement of Children, Youth, and Families Department Secretary Teresa Casados from state government following years of dedicated service to New Mexicans. 

Casados has served as CYFD secretary since January 2024 and previously served as the department's interim secretary from May 2023 until her confirmation as secretary by the New Mexico Senate in January 2024. Before leading CYFD, Casados served as chief operating officer in the Governor's Office from January 2019 to November 2023. 

In all construction zones, motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, as well as continuing 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.

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