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.
NM State Parks to hold additional meetings on proposed fee adjustments
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 18 June 2024 18 June 2024
SANTA FE, NM – The State Parks Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (State Parks) announces another series of informational meetings to discuss adjustments to proposed park fees.
“We really appreciated the engagement and participation during the first round of discussions we hosted around the state on our fees adjustment proposal. “We realized that this change to our fees as originally proposed, while long overdue, required some modifications based on feedback received during our initial outreach sessions,” said Toby Velasquez, State Parks Division Director. “We have listened to this feedback and are prepared to inform the public about changes we made in response.”
Wildfire Notification South Fork Fire and Salt Fire June 17, 2024
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 18 June 2024 18 June 2024
The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on wildfires that are requiring the attention of tribal, federal, state, and local resources in New Mexico. The South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire are burning on Mescalero tribal land, near Ruidoso. Both fires are being managed by Mescalero Apache Fire Rescue and Bureau of Indian Affairs. A Complex Incident Management Team is on order.
South Fork Fire
Acres: 360 estimated
Start Date/ Time: June 17, 2024; 9 a.m.
Cause: Under investigation
Location: Rio Ruidoso, west of the Upper Canyon area of Ruidoso
Domenici Supply Drive: Aid for Lincoln County/Mescalero Apache Fire Victims
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 18 June 2024 18 June 2024
Nella for Senate Team spearheads support for New Mexico Fire Victims.
New Mexico stands together in support of our Lincoln County neighbors.
Albuquerque, NM - The Nella for Senate team is requesting support with donations of much needed items to help the families of Ruidoso and the surrounding areas who are being impacted by the Lincoln County/Mescalero Apache fire.
House Republican Members Issue Statement Regarding South Fork Fire
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 17 June 2024 17 June 2024
RUIDOSO, NM - Today, New Mexico House Republican members Harlan Vincent (R-Ruidoso Downs), Jim Townsend (R-Artesia), and Candy Spence Ezzell (R-Roswell) issued the following statement recognizing Fire Fighters and other first responders as the South Fork fire in the Mescalero Apache Reservation in Lincoln County spreads.
"We want to express our appreciation and thanks to all of the first responders who are working to contain the South Fork fire," said Representatives Vincent, Townsend, and Ezzell. "These situations can become extremely dangerous very quickly and require everyone to work together to ensure the safety of the entire community. We are proud to note that the efforts of these First Responders are having a significant impact in helping to limit fire damage. Equally important, we are asking residents in and around the Ruidoso area to be prepared to leave as evacuation orders are updated."
Program to create opportunities that lead to careers in agriculture
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 17 June 2024 17 June 2024
NMDA’s Agricultural Workforce Development Program application period opens June 17
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico-based agricultural businesses may apply for internship funding through the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) Agricultural Workforce Development (AWD) Program beginning June 17.
The goal of the AWD Program is to create opportunities for young and beginning farmers and ranchers, including students, to gain work experience in agriculture that can turn into careers and thus support New Mexico’s agricultural future. The program provides incentives to New Mexico agricultural businesses to hire interns.
Big Bang Stem Expo Seeks Exhibitors
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 17 June 2024 17 June 2024
Alamogordo, New Mexico – The BIG BANG STEM EXPO is slated for Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Tays Special Event Center on the campus of NMSU-A. Join the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation (ISHFF) as we celebrate the best STEM programs in southern New Mexico! We are looking for the area’s best STEM related minds-on, hands-on demonstrations and displays for this family friendly, free event. Registration for exhibitors and vendors is now open.
Accelerator is redefined for the outdoor recreation business community
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 17 June 2024 17 June 2024
The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division Partners with ActivateNM to Launch ActivatOR, an Accelerator for Outdoor Recreation Businesses
SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) of the Economic Development Division (EDD) has partnered with CNM Ingenuity’s ActivateNM to create ActivatOR Outdoor Recreation Growth Accelerator, a free business accelerator tailored to established outdoor recreation businesses and startups located in or expanding to New Mexico.
Happy Father's Day from RPNM
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 16 June 2024 16 June 2024
Today, the Republican Party of New Mexico wishes all fathers and father figures who have played a vital role in positively influencing and shaping the lives of their children a Happy Father's Day.
Today, we honor fatherhood and acknowledge the deep sacrifices, unwavering courage, profound wisdom, and boundless love that accompany it.
We appreciate and recognize the important role fathers play in making a strong home and community, and we thank all fathers for being the rock that their family can look to for strength, support and guidance.
Thank you to all fathers for all you do.