Non-Local News Releases
This category will feature news releases from out-of-area government agencies and representatives, as well as events that are not taking place in the four-county area of Grant, Catron, Hidalgo or Luna. For local events please visit Local News Releases.
NMCERG at NMSU announces cohort for EnergySprint clean tech accelerator program
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 17 April 2023 17 April 2023
The New Mexico Clean Energy Resilience and Growth (NM CERG) cluster, funded in part by the United States Department of Energy and housed at New Mexico State University´s Arrowhead Center, has announced its cohort of startups for the EnergySprint clean tech accelerator program.
Clean tech energy startups are crucial for the transition to a sustainable future. As the world faces increasing environmental challenges such as climate change and pollution, developing and implementing innovative solutions that reduce reliance on fossil fuels and promote cleaner, renewable energy sources is essential.
“NM CERG is committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in the startup ecosystem, and we are proud to have a diverse cohort of founders with different backgrounds, expertise and perspective,” said Carlos Murguia, EnergySprint program manager.
New Mexico Film Office and Stowe Story Labs announce 2nd annual training for emerging New Mexico screenwriters
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 14 April 2023 14 April 2023
Santa Fe, NM - The New Mexico Film Office is partnering with Stowe Story Labs to provide the second edition of “New Voices New Mexico,” the training program for emerging New Mexican screenwriters. The program will be administered in three parts over six months by Stowe Story Labs Founder and Director David Rocchio and is designed to support emerging screenwriters in developing foundational skills necessary for writing feature film or television scripts.
The “New Voices New Mexico” inaugural program ran in 2022 and aims to help emerging screenwriters and filmmakers learn skills and approaches to building a new feature film or TV script, starting with the foundation of a story. Participants come out of the program with a completed first draft of a script, the confidence to pitch their project, and the preparation to push their work forward. In addition, “New Voices New Mexico” will be a springboard for participants for future partnerships with the New Mexico Media Academy.
Governor announces $500 rebates to go out in mid-June
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 14 April 2023 14 April 2023
$500 for single filers; $1,000 for couples filing jointly, heads of household
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced that the state will begin sending out the newest round of rebates in mid-June, putting more than $673 million back into the pockets of New Mexicans.
The state Taxation and Revenue Department (TRD) will send rebates of $500 to single filers and $1,000 will be sent to married taxpayers filing jointly, heads of household and surviving spouses. Any New Mexico resident who filed a 2021 New Mexico Personal Income Tax return and who was not declared as a dependent on another taxpayer’s return will receive the rebates automatically. There is no application to receive the rebates.
“Prices for basic necessities continue to be high across the nation,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “Our state today is in a fantastic financial position, and it’s important to me that New Mexico’s families are sharing in that success.”
Traffic Alert: White Sands Missile Range - US 70 Roadblock
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 14 April 2023 14 April 2023
LAS CRUCES - The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office (NMDOT) along with White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) have posted an alert for Sunday, April 16, 2023.
US 70 will be blocked one time beginning at 10:20 p.m., lasting approximately 1 hour. The block will be located at 'BLUE Block' (2 miles east of the access road - Mile Marker 172) and at YELLOW Block (White Sands National Park/mile marker 200). Nike Avenue will also be impacted by this block; however, San Augustine Pass and Las Cruces Gate will remain open.
All roadblocks are subject to change without notice, please call WSMR at 575-678-2221/2222 for updates or go to New Mexico Department of Transportation: www.nmroads.com or call 511.
NMDOT Traffic Report for week of April 16 to 23, 2023.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 14 April 2023 14 April 2023
In all construction zones, motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, as well as continue 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:
Date St. Business Loop Roundabout Project, T or C
La Calerita Construction, LLC. (Contractor) construction on Date, Phase 1 is expected to last about 2 (two) months, through April 2023, the following traffic impacts will be in place:
New Mexico Film Office celebrates expanded film incentive legislation to further grow the state’s thriving film and television industry
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 14 April 2023 14 April 2023
Santa Fe, NM - Film Office Director Amber Dodson said that with recently signed legislation to increase the cap on tax credits, the New Mexico film and television industry is poised to continue to expand, solidifying growth well into the next decade while creating thousands of jobs.
New and improved elements of New Mexico’s competitive film tax credit were included in House Bill 547, an omnibus tax package signed into law on April 7. The enacted updates gradually increase the annual cap on industry tax credits from $110 million to $160 million in $10 million annual increments over the next five fiscal years. With the continued growth of productions in New Mexico, the increase is essential to prevent a backlog of rebates. These updates exempt resident principal performers from a $5 million credit cap per production to further incentivize local casting for leading roles. Also included is an increase to the above-the-line credit cap from $5 million to $15 million per production for New Mexico Film Partners, Netflix, NBCUniversal, and 828 Productions, with a maximum total credit cap of $40 million per fiscal year. This increase will allow New Mexico to capture larger and more lucrative productions and also bolster post-production work inside the state.
NMSU’s Engineering Student Council wins Best Large Council at national summit
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 14 April 2023 14 April 2023
The Engineering Student Council at New Mexico State University has won the coveted award for Best Large Council at the 2023 National Association of Engineering Student Councils Engineering Leadership Summit. The award recognizes the council’s outstanding efforts in promoting leadership, community service and academic excellence among engineering students.
“This is an amazing accomplishment for us,” said Addison Miller, NMSU ESC director of internal affairs. “It really shows that we, as a minority serving institution and representatives of NMSU, are doing great work and providing our students with the best opportunity possible.”
The NAESC is a nonprofit organization that aims to foster leadership and professional development among engineering students across the United States. The organization hosts an annual summit where engineering student councils from universities across the country gather to share best practices, learn from experts and participate in leadership activities. This year’s event was held at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, March 24-25.
NMSU Global Campus receives $10.5 million investment to expand online education
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 14 April 2023 14 April 2023
New Mexico State University’s Global Campus will receive a $10.5 million legislative appropriation to continue the development of its innovative fully online programs.
The funding will support the expansion of NMSU Global Campus’ degree programs, non-credit microlearning courses, and skill-based workforce development initiatives.
“We are grateful to the Legislature for recognizing the importance of creating inclusive and accessible education regardless of geographic location, and for their continued support of NMSU Global,” said NMSU interim Chancellor Jay Gogue. “This funding will allow us to continue to grow and scale our competitive programs and initiatives that meet the evolving needs of our students and our state, while providing flexible, high-quality education to learners around the world.”
Global Campus has seen a significant increase in enrollment in the last two years, in large part due to the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship.