Non-Local News Releases

The New Mexico case was previously reported in Andrews County, Texas 

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 8, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is sharing additional details about the epidemiological investigation into the case that was reported earlier today in Andrews County, Texas. While the veterinarian who reported the case is located in Texas, the dog resides at a household in Lea County, New Mexico. Therefore, the location of the case will be reclassified to be the first case detected in New Mexico.  

This is believed to be an isolated case; however, because the dog's recent travel and exposure history remain unknown, USDA and state partners have initiated inspection of additional animals in the dog's home and increased outreach in the area while continuing to investigate the animal's movement history.  

Firefighters respond to Hausner Wildfire – Zuni Mountains

Albuquerque, NM – June 8, 2026 — Fire resources are responding to suppress the Hausner Wildfire within Zuni Mountains on the Mt Taylor Ranger District.
Reported start date / time: June 8, 2026 / 1700
Cause: Lightning.
Size: Estimate 2 acres.

SANTA FE – Three special military and veteran drawing opportunities for oryx and pronghorn will open Wednesday, June 10.

These opportunities include:

Oryx hunts for injured military service members on White Sands Missile Range

Volunteer firefighters across generations

The Spark: Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round

Volunteer fire departments have lost nearly a quarter of their members since 2008. At the same time, call volume has exploded. This hits home in New Mexico, where 77% of fire departments are all volunteer.

This month's edition of The Spark bulletin dives into our rural state's venerable tradition of volunteer firefighting, which often falls to spouses, siblings, parents and their children to keep rural fire stations running.

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When the Tusas Fire roiled up north of Las Vegas, New Mexico, mid-April, Amber Ivanowski, 16, was one of the first two firefighters on scene, running hose lines and putting out hot spots to keep the blaze from spreading. She and Tony Vigil of the Gallinas Volunteer Fire Company kept the fire from jumping a highway and heading toward houses.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in New Mexico is ready to support ranchers along the southern border with technical assistance and resources to reduce the risk of potential for New World Screwworm (NWS). By integrating conservation practices and activities, NRCS can help to mitigate the infestation and spread of the NWS, while complementing and supporting APHIS's regulatory and operational response.

"NRCS New Mexico will work closely with both producers and other government agencies to give a unified and diligent response to this concerning development. NRCS continues to be committed to New Mexico agriculture producers," said NRCS State Conservationist J. Xavier Montoya.

The FBI-Albuquerque Office is seeking information from the public.

Raymond Lawrence Gonzales is wanted for his alleged involvement in drug-related crimes in New Mexico. On April 17, 2024, local law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on a car driven by Gonzales. The vehicle had traveled from Arizona to Albuquerque, New Mexico, and contained approximately 72 kilograms of fentanyl pills. On June 25, 2024, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Gonzales in the United States District Court, District of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, after he was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute 400 Grams and More of Fentanyl.

Gonzales has ties to Mazatlan and Juarez, Mexico.

If you have any information concerning this person, please contact the Albuquerque Field Office at 505-889-1300, or 1-800-CALL-FBI, online at www.tips.fbi.gov  or the nearestAmerican Embassy or Consulate.

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LAS CRUCES — White Sands Missile Range has scheduled road closures on U.S. 70 for Tuesday, June 9.

U.S. 70 will be blocked two times beginning at 9:30 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.m.Each block will last approximately one hour, with the closure lifting by 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The closure will be located at the Blue Block, 2 miles east of the access road at mile marker 172, and at the Brown Block at mile marker 192.

San Augustin Pass and the LC Gate will not be affected. However, Nike Avenue will be affected by the closure.

All roadblocks are subject to change without notice. For updates, call White Sands Missile Range at 575-678-2221 or 575-678-2222, visit the New Mexico Department of Transportation at  www.nmroads.com or call 511.

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