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New Mexico expands surveillance following second NWS case

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MIMBRES, N.M. – New Mexico animal health officials have confirmed the state's second case of New World screwworm, identified Sept. 17 in a horse in Grant County.

In response, state and federal officials are expanding surveillance and fly-trapping around the affected location to identify any additional cases and determine whether the pest has spread beyond the affected animal.

"We are working as quickly as possible to increase surveillance, inspect animals and monitor for additional cases in and around the affected area," said State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Holeck with the New Mexico Livestock Board.

SANTA FE — Parents and caregivers across New Mexico can have their child's car seat inspected for free by a nationally certified technician on Saturday, Sept. 26, as the New Mexico Department of Transportation joins National Seat Check Saturday with events statewide.

The events are part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, observed Sept. 20-26, an annual campaign led by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to educate parents and caregivers about properly securing children in vehicles.

The need for proper seat installation in New Mexico is significant. In 2024, 73% of child safety seats inspected at New Mexico car seat clinics were found to be misused, according to the NHTSA New Mexico Traffic Safety Division Annual Report.

Project will strengthen America's medical supply chain, add 205 New Mexico jobs

SANTA FE — Eden Radioisotopes, an Albuquerque-based medical isotopes company, will invest up to $1.4 billion to build a production facility in Lea County, backed by the State of New Mexico.

The project represents North America's first purpose-built medical isotope production reactor and processing facility, making it a lynchpin in America's medical supply chain. The facility will be used to produce isotopes used in diagnostic imaging and cancer treatment, helping doctors find disease at the cellular level and deliver targeted care.

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands
Plans Prescribed Burning

Favorable weather conditions must be in place for hazardous fuels reduction work 

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – September 24, 2026 – The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands is planning prescribed fires for this fall into winter as conditions allow. Certified prescribed fire specialists use prescribed fires to help remove excess vegetation, reduce wildfire risk, improve habitat, enhance watershed health and restore fire-adapted ecosystems.

Numerous projects are anticipated; however notification of the exact days of ignitions will depend on wind, weather, fuel moisture conditions and required approvals. The Forest Service will evaluate conditions in the days and hours before ignition. If conditions are not favorable, planned prescribed fire activities may be postponed or canceled.

Prescribed fires planned through fall into winter include: (See map attached)

Mt Taylor Ranger District - Office: 1800 Lobo Canyon Rd., Grants, NM 87020 (505-287-8833)

·   Monighan Rx Fire: 3,907 acres broadcast burning on the Bluewater Project is approximately 27 miles west of Grants, NM and 13 miles Southeast of Ft. Wingate NM within Zuni Mountains of Cibola National Forest. Smoke may be visible in the surrounding area of Ramah, Gallup, Thoreau, Bluewater, Grants and Millan, NM.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2026 – Star Meat Delivery Inc., located in Lucama, N.C., is recalling approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, bearing labels with a false USDA mark of inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. As more information becomes available, FSIS may update the product list and labels with additional items.

Any product bearing the false establishment number "EST. 1363" should be considered misbranded and unsafe to eat.

ISSUE NUMBER FORTY-FIVE • SEPTEMBER 2026

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The New Mexico Department of Wildlife is proud to share stories that highlight our conservation work, wildlife management efforts and the many ways people can enjoy New Mexico's outdoors responsibly.

Tuesday, Sept. 15

Verbal dispute – Manhattan Park Drive

Wednesday, Sept. 16

Shooting – Highways 180 and152 – ATL for vehicle involved in a shooting.
Suspicious vehicle – Highway 180

Friday, Sept. 18

New Mexico Supreme Court Law Library Staff accept the Federal Depository Library of the Year from the U.S. Government Publishing Office. l-r Amy Schaefer, Kendra Patlak, Cassandra Wenzel, Consuelo Archuleta, and State Law Librarian Stephanie Wilson.WASHINGTON – The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has named the New Mexico Supreme Court Law Library in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the 2026 Federal Depository Library of the Year. The library was selected for its exceptional commitment to providing free public access to Government information, preserving its collection, and serving communities throughout New Mexico. 

"The New Mexico Supreme Court Law Library demonstrates the vital role Federal Depository Libraries play in connecting people with Government information," said GPO Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern. "Its commitment to preserving both print and digital resources helps ensure that people can access the information they need, regardless of their access to technology. GPO is proud to recognize the library and its dedicated staff for their outstanding service."