Non-Local News Releases

Albuquerque, New Mexico. – The U.S Marshals Service, in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, arrested Amber Dawn Billie,33, on September 13, 2026, and Evelyn Ozornio-Rosales,45, on September 14, 2026. Billie and Ozornio-Rosales were identified as persons of interest in a plot to smuggle narcotics into the Cibola County Correctional Center. 

U.S Marshals, in a joint effort with FBI, were able to gather intelligence that prisoner Noah Mirabal,26, was coordinating with Evelyn Ozornio-Rosales to smuggle narcotics into the facility through a compromised Cibola County Correctional Center employee. 

The employee was identified as Amber Dawn Billie, who served as a counselor for the detention facility. 

SOCORRO, NM –New Mexico House Republicans will host a Legislative Water Task Force on September 16 at New Mexico Tech to examine the state's water supply, growing demand and long-term solutions.

The task force will be chaired by Rep. Rebecca Dow and will include House Republican Leader Gail Armstrong, Rep. Luis Terrazas and Rep. Jenifer Jones.

"Water is one of the most important issues facing New Mexico," said Dow. "We need serious conversations about our current supply, future demand and practical ways to protect this resource for our communities, farmers and ranchers."

See agenda below

SANTA FE — Fifty U.S. military veterans who served their country but whose remains have gone unclaimed will be remembered for their service and laid to rest with full military honors Thursday, Sept. 17, through New Mexico's Forgotten Heroes Funeral Program.

The public is invited to stand as family for them.

The program ensures that veterans whose remains go unclaimed receive a military funeral with the dignity and respect they earned through their service. The ceremony is coordinated by the New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services (NMDVS), Bernalillo County, the New Mexico National Guard and Santa Fe National Cemetery.

September 11th Update on Whiskey Fire
Manzano Mountain Wilderness – Mountainair Ranger District

Albuquerque, NM – September 11, 2026 — With hot and dry weather continuing into the weekend, resources remain actively engaged on suppression efforts on the Whiskey Fire within the Manzano Mountain Wilderness of the Mountainair Ranger District.

Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. In order to facilitate safe and efficient suppression efforts the public is asked to avoid the fire areas and adjoining trails.
Notice: Privately owned aircraft and drones pose a serious risk to firefighting and can cause air operations to cease. The public is reminded that "If you fly, we can't!

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.

White Sands Missile Range Notification

For information regarding closures, you may call WSMR at 678-1178 or 678-2222 for updates.

Interstates: 

Public comments for proposed uranium mine will be accepted for 30 days 

(Albuquerque, NM, September 11, 2026) —The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service submitted a notice of intent for publication in the Federal Register to prepare an environmental impact statement for the proposed Roca Honda Mine Project in the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands.

This action initiates a 30-day public comment period on the proposed action, substantive issues to be analyzed, and anticipated permits and other authorizations. The Roca Honda Mine Project is a Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act – Title 41 (FAST-41) Transparency Project.

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico's military community will be honored at the New Mexico State Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 15, as veterans, military retirees, National Guard and Reserve members and active-duty service members receive free admission for Military & Veterans Day.

Presented by the New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services and the New Mexico National Guard, the special day honors the men and women who have served or continue to serve New Mexico and the nation in the U.S. armed forces.

The State Fair is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Currently serving active-duty, National Guard and Reserve service members, military retirees and veterans receive free admission by presenting a valid Uniformed Services ID Card, VA health care identification card or veteran-designated driver's license.