Non-Local News Releases

House Republican Leader Gail Armstrong Releases Comprehensive Analysis of Laws That Exclude Parents from Their Children's Healthcare Decisions

SANTA FE, NM – House Republican Leader Gail Armstrong today released a comprehensive report detailing how New Mexico law has systematically stripped parents of their rights and authority to participate in and make decisions about their minor children's healthcare. The report, "The Cumulative Erosion of Parental Decision-Making Authority in New Mexico Law," examines a growing body of state and federal statutes that allow minors to independently consent to significant medical, behavioral health, reproductive, and other healthcare services, often without parental knowledge.

SANTA FE — The Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) has awarded the State of New Mexico, Sandia National Laboratories, and their partners with its State and Local Economic Development Award for building a quantum technology sector that has attracted five companies to the state in under two years. 

The honor acknowledges the broad coalition's work over the past two years to build the partnerships, programs, facilities and workforce needed to sustain a thriving in-state quantum sector.

Information on a cold case that has reopened in Sandoval County

The link to the information:  https://www.sandovalcountynm.gov/sandoval-county-sheriffs-office-abq-office-of-the-fbi-and-the-consulate-of-mexico-in-albuquerque-continue-to-seek-information-regarding-sandoval-star/ 

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2026-2027 Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant Program Recipients

SANTA FE, NM - New Mexico Counties awarded $325,000 to 9 grant recipients for community wildfire protection plan updates, fuel reduction treatments, and education efforts through the 2026-2027 Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant Program. Grant recipients include Catron County (CWPP update & education), Cimarron Watershed Alliance (CWPP update), Ciudad Soil & Water Conservation District (education), Grant County (education), Placitas Resilience & Emergency Preparedness Alliance (education & fuel), Sierra County (CWPP update), South Central Mountain RC&D Council (education), Taos County (CWPP update), and The Paseo Project (education). The collaborative vetting process included the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Stewards Guild, NM Counties, NM Department of Game & Fish, NM Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, NM Forestry Division, NM State Land Office, and US Fish & Wildlife Service.

EAGLE NEST, N.M. – Visitors returning to Eagle Nest Lake State Park will find a fully refreshed campground following a multi-year renovation that brings modern, accessible and visitor-friendly upgrades.

The $5.9 million renovation was funded by the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) along with state capital outlay funds. The project focused on improving accessibility, enhancing visitor focused amenities and modernizing aging infrastructure.

"Eagle Nest Lake State Park is an important recreation destination, and these upgrades ensure it will continue serving families, anglers, campers and community members for years to come," said Toby Velasquez, director of the State Parks Division. "Investing in your state parks is an investment in the well-being of New Mexicans and visitors to our state."

SANTA FE, N.M. – As New Mexicans head outdoors to enjoy warmer weather, the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is reminding residents to stay mindful of how small actions can make a big difference in preventing devastating fires.

OSI is reminding New Mexico residents to stay vigilant of outdoor activities that can unintentionally spark wildfire if proper precautions are not taken. As residents are getting outside and having fun this spring and summer, follow these tips and tricks every day to help mitigate the start of wildfire:

Never leave campfires unattended and always fully extinguish them with water, not just dirt, ensuring ashes are cool to the touch. You should douse your campfire, stir it, check for heat, and repeat.

SANTA FE, N.M. — The Department of the Interior generated over $4 billion in total receipts from a Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico and Texas, underscoring strong industry demand for domestic energy development on public lands. 

The Bureau of Land Management leased 74 parcels totaling 33,530 acres during the quarterly lease sale. Combined bonus bids and rental payments from the sale totaled approximately $4,007,944,870. Revenue generated through lease sales is shared between the federal government and the states where the parcels are located. 

Otto Aerospace's laminar-flow technology UAV readies for a test flight at Spaceport America in early May 2026 (photo credit: Otto Aerospace)Otto Aerospace Test Flight Video

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) – A next‑generation unmanned aircraft featuring cutting‑edge laminar‑flow technology completed a series of successful test flights at Spaceport America earlier this month, marking a major milestone in high‑efficiency aerospace design.

The campaign was conducted by Texas-based Otto Aerospace in collaboration with Spaceport America's longtime customer, Swift Engineering. The aircraft's laminar‑flow airframe is engineered to maintain exceptionally smooth airflow across its surfaces—dramatically reducing drag and enabling long-endurance flight with minimal energy use.