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March is Women's History Month—a time to honor the courageous, visionary, and trailblazing women who shaped the culture and communities of New Mexico. As Chairwoman of the Republican Party of New Mexico, I am proud to celebrate the diverse contributions of women who helped build our state into the land of strength, tradition, and resilience that it is today.

SANTA FE — thyssenkrupp Materials NA, a trusted partner in materials distribution and manufacturing solutions, is expanding its operations with a new facility in Santa Teresa, N.M.

This strategic investment strengthens its ability to serve power distribution customers across North America and Mexico while optimizing the supply chain network. This expansion is supported by the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD), which is providing economic incentives to help fuel job growth and workforce development in the region.

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Las Cruces, NM – March 25, 2025 – Doña Ana County District Attorney Fernando R. Macias has confirmed that all three juvenile defendants involved in the March 21 mass shooting will be held in custody pending further legal proceedings. Macias' office presented clear and convincing evidence that the three juveniles presented a serious risk of harm to themselves and the community. Judge Grace B. Duran granted the state's motion for continued detention.

"Today's outcome solidifies my commitment to ensuring that anyone who endangers the safety of our community will face appropriate consequences. Our office recognizes the severity of this incident and will do everything in its power to ensure accountability for those responsible and ensure the safety of our community."

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Legislation will remove barriers to testing

SANTA FE — New Mexicans will be able to earn a high school equivalency credential at no cost under legislation that was approved by the state Senate and concurred in the House on Saturday, March 22.

House Bill 167, sponsored by Reps. Joy Garratt and E. Diane Torres-Velásquez and Sen. Nicole Tobiassen, will make the high school equivalency test free for New Mexico residents. The various costs and fees of each test total approximately $145. The New Mexico Higher Education Department anticipates this initiative will boost the state's rate of adults who earn a high school equivalency diploma. Adults with a high school diploma or equivalency in New Mexico earn an average of $6,500 more per year.

SANTA FE — Today, state education agencies announce that registration is open for the 2025 Summer Reading Program, a free initiative designed to serve 15,000 students from incoming kindergarteners to outgoing eighth graders with focused reading instruction in small groups with trained literacy instructors. 

The 2025 Summer Reading Program will run in June and July and is a collaboration between the New Mexico Public Education Department, Higher Education Department and Early Childhood Education and Care Department. Families can sign up for the program on the Summer Reading Program website.

LAS CRUCES – The nighttime resurfacing roadway project on Interstate 10 in Dona Ana County will resume tonight, beginning at milepost 146 (east of Las Cruces) and continuing to milepost 152 (east of Mesquite).
Starting at 5 p.m., drivers can expect lane closures in the eastbound lanes between milepost 146, near Las Cruces, and just past Mesquite. The project involves the removal and replacement of pavement. Work will take place from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Friday. The project is expected to be completed by Friday, June 27, 2025, weather permitting.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation encourages drivers to plan accordingly and appreciates your patience during this important project. For updates, visit www.nmroads.com or call 511.