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.
$2.6 Million to Support Economic Development in Northern New Mexico,
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 16 April 2024 16 April 2024
Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Welcome $2.6 Million to Support Economic Development in Northern New Mexico, Wellbeing of New Mexico’s Seniors
Two federal grants will grow local economy, create more job opportunities, support home modification projects to improve quality of life for seniors
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chair of the Joint Economic Committee, and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) welcomed two federal grants totaling $2,550,000 for Santa Fe County from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
National Work Zone Awareness Week runs April 15-19, 2024
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 16 April 2024 16 April 2024
"Work Zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever.”
DEMING – On Apr. 15, 2024, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) came together to celebrate National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) April 15-19. This event was held to remind drivers to pay attention as they approach, drive through or past work zones so both motorists and roadway workers remain safe.
NWZAW, now in its 24th year, is a national public awareness campaign that spreads the message throughout the U.S. that everyone shares the responsibility for work zone safety. This year’s theme is "Work Zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever.”
Alma D' Arte to hold a School Board Meeting despite removal of public comment
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 15 April 2024 15 April 2024
Alma D' Arte to hold a School Board Meeting Today, despite removal of public comment. A protest is scheduled to include former teachers, students and staff concerns regarding possible closure of the school.
Las Cruces, New Mexico–Alma D' Arte to hold a School Board Meeting Today, despite removal of public comment. A protest is scheduled to include former teachers, students and staff concerns regarding possible closure of the school.
This comes after several turbulent actions taken of current school administrator Dr. Adam Amador; to include his wife calling the police on a student during a regular school board meeting in an attempt to get him banned.
Five NM ag businesses set to exhibit at 2024 NRA Show
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 15 April 2024 15 April 2024
The Show for Foodservice provides opportunity to showcase products on world stage in Chicago
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show comes to Chicago, Illinois May 18-21, 2024 and is the go-to event for the foodservice industry. For New Mexico food and beverage producers that are foodservice ready and looking to distribute throughout the U.S. and internationally, New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) marketing staff assists with connecting them to supply chain buyers such as distributors. NMDA will facilitate the presence of five New Mexico companies at the 2024 NRA trade show, including Best in the West Brands, Bueno Foods, Loma Vista Products, Worthington Pecans and Zia Hatch Chile Company.
House And Senate Republicans Stand Against Mandatory 5-day School Week
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 13 April 2024 13 April 2024
HOUSE AND SENATE REPUBLICANS STAND AGAINST MANDATORY 5-DAY SCHOOL WEEK, CITING MISGUIDED POLICIES AND NEGATIVE IMPACTS ON COMMUNITIES
SANTA FE, NM – House and Senate Republicans today voiced their continuing opposition to the Public Education Department’s (PED) recent rule change that will effectively eliminate the four-day school week option for districts across the state. This opposition was expressed in a letter to PED Cabinet Secretary Arsenio Romero that was signed by every member of the House and Senate Republican Caucuses.
This new rule change, which PED has presented as a mere update to an existing but unenforced 180-day mandate, has been met with strong criticism from Republican lawmakers who represent those school districts that will be most negatively impacted by this new mandate. The letter to the Cabinet Secretary outlined several key concerns, including stating that PED’s characterization that this new rule change is an update is a misrepresentation of the facts. "It is disingenuous to suggest that this rule is a simple update," said Rep. Gail Armstrong (R-Magdalena). "The previous 180-day mandate has not been enforced since its inception, and the underlying law was repealed 12 years ago. It is time for the rule to be repealed, not updated,” she stated.
NMDA animal feed recall New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Texas
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 12 April 2024 12 April 2024
Recalled products include chicken, swine, cattle and horse feed
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Today the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) has issued an advisory following a manufacturer recall of chicken, swine, cattle and horse feed products. While the 11 recalled feed products were not found at distributors in New Mexico, some of the products were distributed in the nearby states of Arizona, Colorado and Texas.
NMDA has issued a recall advisory in order to alert New Mexico livestock owners who may have purchased the recalled feed products.
Traffic Report for the week of April 14 to 21, 2024
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 12 April 2024 12 April 2024
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 CN1101231/32
NMDOT Introduces Work Zone Safety Mascot “Zippy” the Roadrunner
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 12 April 2024 12 April 2024
Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is excited to introduce the newest member of the NMDOT team, “Zippy” the roadrunner mascot! Zippy is dedicated to promoting work zone safety across the State of New Mexico, and will raise awareness around work zone safety, educate drivers, and share messages about the importance of staying safe in work zones.
Zippy’s introduction coincides with the start of National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) on April 15, and the roadrunner educator will be sharing safety messages for the next several months. Zippy will be featured on NMDOT social media and through a variety of other communication channels.