Non-Local News Releases

SANTA FE —New Mexico small businesses developing clean energy technology have until March 17 to apply for state grants worth up to $1 million — funding that has already helped 12 companies commercialize their innovations.

The New Mexico Economic Development Department is now accepting applications for its third Advanced Energy Award grant cycle, offering up to $1 million grants to selected companies working on research and development or pilot demonstrations in the advanced energy sector. 

Since launching in 2024, the program has invested $6.7 million in 12 New Mexico companies.

Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver had nothing to do with the Republican lack of Senate candidate. Christopher Vanden Heuval raised his hand in December, because he saw no Republican candidate and did not want Ben Ray Lujan to run without a challenger. Christopher called the Republican Party of New Mexico to tell them he was running. He was told RPNM had a candidate and was denied tools like GOP Data Center, a basic tool for reaching voters.

Christopher is a 73-year-old good guy from Sandoval County, with no political experience, no money, and no campaign or volunteer team, who did figure out how to get on the electronic petitions but not how to print a paper petitions. He believed that when Republicans saw there was no other candidate they would automatically sign his petition. He made an effort to show up at a majority of the county pre-primary conventions.

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed Anna Silva today as the cabinet secretary of the General Services Department. 

"Secretary Silva is a seasoned and talented leader with extensive experience in facilities management operations and procurement," said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. "I'm grateful for her contributions to this administration and I thank the Senate for confirming her as cabinet secretary today." 

At the General Services Department (GSD), Silva manages more than 6.8 million square feet of state property assets and continues to modernize the state's procurement system with responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources for the people of New Mexico. 

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: 

I-25 Lane Closure, Mile Marker 43, Hatch

352 Fire - Final Update

Feb. 10, 2026

Update: Yesterday, crews made good progress on stopping progression and securing the fire's perimeter, raising containment to 70%. Most resources have been released; local fire departments are continuing to mop up and monitor the area. This will be the final notification unless there are significant changes.

The 352 Fire was discovered Monday, Feb. 9 at 12:30 p.m. on state land in Quay County north of San Jon near Interstate 40.

Evacuations / Closures: State Road 469 north of San Jon has re-opened and evacuations have been lifted.

CWPP: A Plan to Save Your Property

The Spark: Wildfire Preparedness is Year Round

Howdy, neighbor!

Planning for wildfire takes a village. This month's edition of The Spark bulletin goes over a crucial step in that process: the Community Wildfire Protection Plan. 

Read The Spark and share it around!

Wildfire Notification: 352 Fire - Quay County

The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on a wildfire that is requiring the attention of suppression resources in New Mexico.

Update: The 352 Fire was discovered at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9 near I-40, mile marker 352, north of San Jon in Quay County. The fire is wind driven from the southwest and moving through grass and brush. Structures are threatened and smoke is visible from Interstate 40 and the surrounding areas. State Road 469 is closed north of San Jon. Local residents should take caution and avoid the area. Currently, the fire is estimated at 1,000 acres and is zero percent contained. The cause of the fire is under investigation.  

Funding would support parks, infrastructure improvements 

SANTA FE -- The New Mexico Senate today approved Senate Bill 48, which would authorize $92 million in bonds for the State Fairgrounds project and advance the next phase of redevelopment in Albuquerque's International District. 

The legislation, sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Mimi Stewart and Representative Janelle Anyanonu, now moves to the House of Representatives. 

"Today's Senate vote moves us one step closer to a historic revitalization of the International District and central Albuquerque," said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. "This bonding authority in a neighborhood with enormous potential will create the kind of mixed-use development with housing, vibrant streets and the economic opportunity that this community deserves."