Non-Local News Releases

The Republican Party of New Mexico extends our heartfelt wishes for a blessed Ash Wednesday to all New Mexicans observing today. As we enter the season of Lent, we honor the rich Catholic and Hispanic traditions rooted in faith that form the foundation of our great state. May these forty days of reflection and sacrifice strengthen your faith and bring you peace as we journey toward the celebration of Christ's resurrection.

LAGUNA LATERAL; UNIVERSITY AVENUE TO REMAIN CLOSED THROUGH MID- TO LATE APRIL

NM 101 Will Remain Closed from Avenida de Mesilla to South Main Street Through Mid- to Late April; Traffic can use West Union, Avenida de Mesilla and South Main Street as Detour Routes
The closure of NM 101 at the Laguna Lateral has been extended through mid- to late April 2025 due to delays in relocating several electrical poles that we in conflict with construction.
That work has now been done, so crews are working to catch up.

WASHINGTON – A slate of Tribal water rights settlement bills introduced by U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) passed unanimously out of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs today. The legislation next heads to the Senate floor for consideration.

The full slate of Tribal water rights settlements legislation includes:

The Rio San José and Rio Jemez Water Rights Settlements Act;

The Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act;

The Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act; and

ALBUQUERQUE, MARCH 4—Tonight, President Donald J. Trump delivered his first Joint Address to Congress of his second term, speaking directly to hardworking New Mexicans who are fed up with a government that has ignored them for too long. The president's speech put New Mexico front and center with his plans for secure borders, safer communities, strong economic growth, and real accountability for our tax dollars.

"His address to Congress reaffirmed what we, the American people, have known all along—our country is on the path to greatness once again," said Amy Barela, Chairwoman of the Republican Party of New Mexico. "With a historic 312 Electoral Votes and a 27-point swing, President Trump's victory was a resounding mandate from the people. We elected him to drain the swamp, expose corruption, and put Americans first, and he is delivering! Yet, here in New Mexico, we continue to see our Democrat leaders fight against progress and block economic growth at every turn.

Washington, D.C., Mar. 4, 2025 — Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins delivered remarks to hundreds of local leaders at the National Association of Counties. There, she previewed her vision for restoring rural prosperity to America. She discussed the importance of the President's efforts to rein in out-of-control government spending and federal overreach to return more power to the people. She also addressed the wildfires in the Carolinas and provided an update on the Department's distribution of economic and disaster aid passed by Congress in December.

On the wildfires in North and South Carolina:

New report highlights EDD's commitment to empowering historically underserved entrepreneurs

SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has published the first outcomes report from its Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Office.

Established in April 2021, under the previous leadership of Shani Harvie, the JEDI Office has worked toward its vision to create a space where all New Mexican business owners, regardless of background and affiliation, can comfortably access EDD resources and services to help their businesses thrive.

LAS CRUCES – Free in-person car seat fitting station on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sisbarro Buick-GMC, 425 West Boutz Road in Las Cruces.

The car seat fitting station provides parents and caregivers with instructions on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car seats from nationally certified child passenger safety technicians. Tobe considered for a seat replacement, the child must be present. A $35 seat replacement fee may apply.

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