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.
World Tuberculosis Day raises awareness of this deadly disease
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 23 March 2023 23 March 2023
SANTA FE – Tomorrow is World Tuberculosis Day and the Department of Health (DOH) is highlighting the importance of testing, diagnosing, and treating tuberculosis (TB) using the resources available to combat this deadly disease. In 2021 over 10.6 million people worldwide contracted TB and 1.6 million people died from it.
No one has died of TB in New Mexico recently, but there were 24 patients diagnosed of active Tuberculosis (TB) in 2021. Additionally, there were 347 cases of latent TB infections (LTBI), where the patient does not feel sick and cannot spread the disease to others. However, if LBTI is left untreated, it can develop into active TB disease which can lead to serious illness and even death.
The New Mexico DOH TB program provides treatment and nurse case management of all active TB cases in New Mexico. Any provider who is treating LBTI can call the DOH for consultation.
New Mexico Tourism Department ready to help local communities grow events and keep public lands clean
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 23 March 2023 23 March 2023
Applications for the department’s tourism development grants officially open for FY24
SANTA FE – New Mexico communities looking to beautify public lands and grow tourism-related events in fiscal year 2024 are invited to apply for one of the New Mexico Tourism Department’s feature grant programs.
The application window for the Clean and Beautiful Grant Program, which provides grant funding for litter reduction and beautification projects to local governments, is open until Friday, April 14, 2023. In addition, applications for the Tourism Event Growth and Sustainability Program, which provides technical assistance and marketing support for tourism-related events, are open until April 21, 2023.
“We continue to see growing interest in these programs from destinations and local governments,” said Cabinet Secretary Jen Paul Schroer. “That interest is driven by a need to support some of New Mexico’s most essential resources and experiences that drive tourism and create economic opportunity – our public lands and our fairs, festivals and events.”
VARO, NMVAHCS, & DVS to Present PACT Act Town Hall Meeting March 23 & 24
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 22 March 2023 22 March 2023
Mar. 23-Zuni Pueblo (1 p.m.)
Mar. 24-Crownpoint (9:15 a.m.)
(Zuni Pueblo, Crownpoint) – The Albuquerque VA Regional Office (VARO), New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS), and the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) are presenting PACT Act town hall meetings on March 23 in Zuni Pueblo, and March 24 in Crownpoint.
The March 23 town hall meeting begins at 1 p.m. at the Zuni Pueblo Wellness Center, located at 31 Pincion Street.
The March 24 town hall meeting begins at 9:15 a.m. at the Navajo Technical University Wellness Center, located at State Highway 371 & Lowerpoint Road.
Traffic Alert - White Sands Missile Range: US 70, US 380 & US 54 Roadblocks
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 22 March 2023 22 March 2023
LAS CRUCES, SAN ANTONIO & FT. BLISS - The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office (NMDOT) along with White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) posted an alert for Thursday, March 23, 2023.
US 70 will be blocked two times, beginning at 7 a.m., and again at 8:20 a.m. being lifted by 9:20 a.m. Each block lasting approximately 1 hour each. This block will be located at Red Block (top of San. Augustin Pass) and Yellow Block (White Sands National Park). LC Gate, Aguirre Springs and Owen Road will also be impacted by this block.
US 380 will be blocked two times, beginning at 6:50 a.m. and again at 8:10 a.m. being lifted by 9:10 a.m. Each block lasting approximately 1 hour each. This block will affect Hwy 380 in the northern portion of the range at Gold Block (mile marker 3) and Silver Block (mile marker 49).
New Mexico State Police Participate in C.A.R.E. Operation over Spring Break and St. Patrick's Day Holiday
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 22 March 2023 22 March 2023
Statewide, NM - During Spring Break and St. Patrick's Day holiday, the New Mexico State Police participated in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) operation across all roadways within the state. The goal of the traffic initiative is to increase motorist safety and reduce the number of crashes through a strong law enforcement presence.
Because of the increased volume of traffic during the holiday, NMSP increased its patrol presence during this initiative on roadways throughout all State Police districts on the busiest travel days of the Spring Break and St. Patrick's Day holiday, specifically Saturday, March 11 through Sunday, March 19, 2023.
SBDC NM to present Intellectual Property Basics
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 22 March 2023 22 March 2023
Local philanthropist, entrepreneur to receive film festival ‘Hometown Hero’ award
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 21 March 2023 21 March 2023
Every year the Las Cruces International Film Festival recognizes someone with ties to the Las Cruces area who has given back to the community. This year’s “Hometown Hero” award will be presented to Las Cruces entrepreneur and philanthropist Marci Dickerson.
“Marci Dickerson is one of the kindest and most charitable people I know,” said Ross Marks, executive director of the festival and professor at NMSU's Creative Media Institute. “She gives selflessly of herself, her businesses, and resources. She is one of the pillars of the community. She makes Las Cruces a better city just by being herself.”
Past recipients of the LCIFF “Hometown Hero” award include Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Russell Allen, Belia Alvarez & Curtis Rosemond, Irene Oliver Lewis and Greg Smith.
The 8th annual film festival includes five days of feature-length films, short films and animation from filmmakers across the U.S. and around the world from April 12 to 16. Workshops, VIP parties along with a number of celebrity guests will be on hand throughout the festival.
HSD announces the appointment of Alex Castillo Smith as new deputy secretary
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 21 March 2023 21 March 2023
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) today announced the appointment of Alex Castillo Smith as HSD Deputy Cabinet Secretary effective immediately.
Castillo Smith has earned broad respect among other cabinet secretaries and has strong support for this promotion from within the department.
“Alex is a mission-driven, strategic leader who has a strong commitment to serve HSD’s 1,078,858 customers,” said Kari Armijo, acting secretary for the New Mexico Human Services Department. “Her elevation to the deputy secretary is a natural evolution given the leadership she shows every day — as a public servant, she leads with energy, intelligence, imagination and love, which are the values of our department.”
Castillo Smith has served as the HSD Strategic Planning Director since 2019. She has led strategic processes to achieve HSD’s mission of transforming New Mexicans lives.
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