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.
RPNM Blasts State Democrat Party Over Call to Remove Border Fence
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 17 October 2023 17 October 2023
October 17—Today, the Democratic Party of New Mexico issued a statement in response to the Texas National Guard installing a concertina wire barrier along the Texas and New Mexico borders in an attempt to curb the dramatic increase in illegal migrant crossings.
On October 9th, Texas Governor Greg Abbott posted on X, "Migrants are entering New Mexico illegally then crossing into Texas. We are stopping it."
The Democratic Party of New Mexico condemned the border security measure and is calling for the removal of the wire barrier "effective immediately."
New Mexico’s First Third Wave Roaster Celebrates Thirty Years With Thirty Days of Giveaways
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 16 October 2023 16 October 2023
Founded in 1993 in their family’s converted barn in the Village of Corrales, New Mexico, the Langers have led New Mexico’s exciting coffee industry with professional, progressive, high-quality Specialty coffee sourcing and roasting.
Albuquerque, New Mexico: During the month of November, Red Rock Roasters is holding a Thirty Days of Giveaways to celebrate their Thirty Year Anniversary. Coffee and merchandise will be awarded every day through November to thirty participants whose names will be randomly drawn from amongst folks who tag posts to their Instagram or Facebook stories. The qualifying posts will be tagged #ThirtyYearsOfRedRockRoasters.
Renewed public health order targets rising congenital syphilis cases
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 16 October 2023 16 October 2023
Individuals aged 18 to 50 to receive thorough testing
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) takes action to address the rising threat of congenital syphilis by renewing and updating an ongoing public health order. The updated order directs medical professionals to increase syphilis testing in all individuals aged 18 to 50 across the state and to test pregnant individuals three times during pregnancy. Syphilis transmission from mother to child can result in significant birth defects, miscarriages, and infant mortality, emphasizing its importance as a public health issue.
Garden Center of Las Cruces Expands to Sell and Install San Juan Fiberglass Pools
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 16 October 2023 16 October 2023
Garden Center of Las Cruces Expands to Sell and Install San Juan Fiberglass Pools to Dona Ana County and Beyond
LAS CRUCES, NM.- Garden Center of Las Cruces sells fiberglass pools while offering pool installation services to the people of Las Cruces. As a partner of San Juan Pools, they serve the nearby areas of Deming, Silver City and Alamogordo.
State Economic Development Offers Resource Booklet in Spanish
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 16 October 2023 16 October 2023
EDD updated the resource-rich Toolbox, offers new Spanish language translation
SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has updated its popular resource directory that helps communities with economic development programs and provides businesses with information they need to start, maintain, and expand, Deputy Secretary Jon Clark announced today.
Originally published in 2019, the EDD Toolbox has been a favorite of the department’s regional representatives who use it as a guide for the local businesses and communities that they serve. The publication was so popular that EDD decided to update and publish it annually since.
NMSU recognized in Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics Issue
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 16 October 2023 16 October 2023
New Mexico State University recently achieved outstanding recognition by the Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine in the annual Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics issue.
The magazine’s yearly feature tracks the national advancement of Hispanics in higher education and spotlights institutions that are dedicated to meeting the educational needs of their communities.
District Court implements program to help people keep their homes if they face foreclosure
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 16 October 2023 16 October 2023
District Court implements program to help people keep their homes if they face foreclosure in Grant, Luna and Hidalgo counties
The Sixth Judicial District, in collaboration with the Second Judicial District Court, is pleased to announce the implementation of the residential Foreclosure Settlement Program (FSP), which provides early intervention in residential, owner-occupied mortgage foreclosure cases. The program becomes effective for new cases filed at the Sixth Judicial District Court on or after October 15, 2023.
Announcing Our 11th Annual Peaceful Demonstration On Saturday October 21, 2023
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 16 October 2023 16 October 2023
The Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium (TBDC) a volunteer advocacy organization that has been working with local communities, Congressional Representatives and State Legislators to bring attention to the negative health effects resultant of the atomic bomb that was detonated at the Trinity Site in South Central New Mexico are organizing a peaceful demonstration at the Stallion Range Gate entrance to the Trinity site.
The Stallion Range Gate is East of San Antonio on Highway 380. Organizers plan to meet at the Stallion Range Gate at 9:00 am and are encouraging those interested to plan to be onsite for several hours. Please bring your own snacks, chairs, and posters. The release of the Oppenheimer film is expected to deliver record crowds to the Trinity site this year.