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.
Senator Crystal Brantley Issues Statement on Annual Child Wellbeing Ranking
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 11 June 2024 11 June 2024
SANTA FE—SANTA FE—Today, the Annie E. Casey Foundation released the 2024 NM Kids Count Data Book reporting that once again, New Mexico ranks last in the nation in child well-being. This ranking is calculated by tabulating the average instances of “adverse childhood experiences” (ACEs) suffered by New Mexico children.
Senator Crystal Brantley (R-Elephant Butte) issued the following statement regarding the troubling news:
National NM Day offers New Mexicans the opportunity to celebrate the Land of Enchantment
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 11 June 2024 11 June 2024
Residents to receive free day access to New Mexico State Parks on June 14
SANTA FE — In recognition of National New Mexico Day on June 14, New Mexico residents will receive free day access to all 35 New Mexico State Parks as a way to get outdoors and experience one of the many resources that makes the Land of Enchantment #NewMexicoTrue.
“New Mexico’s State Parks are cherished by generations of residents across our great state,” said Toby Velasquez, State Parks Director.
House Republican Leadership Urges Governor to Set a Special Session Agenda
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 10 June 2024 10 June 2024
House Republican Leadership Urges Governor to Set a Special Session Agenda That Truly Provides Improved Public Safety for New Mexico
Pdf letter at end of article
Santa Fe, New Mexico --- Today, House Republican leadership sent a letter to Governor Lujan Grisham urging her to utilize the upcoming July 18 special session to set an agenda that will immediately improve public safety for all New Mexicans. House Republican Leader Rod Montoya (Farmington), House Republican Whip Alan Martinez (Rio Rancho), and House Republican Caucus Chair Gail Armstrong (Magdalena) told the governor that her proposed special session agenda of rewriting assisted outpatient treatment and criminal competency statutes was undoable. The Republican leaders explained there are simply too many unanswered questions regarding cost, why such changes are needed now, how many behavioral health providers will be needed in the future, and a lack of a clear strategy of knowing where additional professional staff will come from for the Legislature to make good public policy during a two-to-three-day session.
New Quarterly Economic Reports Show Continued Statewide Growth
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 10 June 2024 10 June 2024
SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announced today that the new Quarterly Economic Summary reports for May 2024 in all 33 counties and statewide are now available on the EDD website.
Data is based on matched taxable gross receipts (MTGR), considered the best tax data available to show underlying economic activity. The data collection matches a tax payment with reported receipts for each taxpayer by industry and can provide a detailed account of industry growth and decline.
Special military and veteran oryx and pronghorn hunts
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 10 June 2024 10 June 2024
SANTA FE – Three special military and veteran drawing opportunities for oryx and pronghorn will open Wednesday, June 12.
Oryx hunts for injured military service members on White Sands Missile Range:
Injured military service members can apply online starting June 12 for one of up to 10 special oryx authorizations for hunts on White Sands Missile Range.
Applicants must be veterans of the U.S. military with a disability rating of 50 percent or greater in accordance with U.S. Veteran’s Administration guidelines for receiving disabled veteran benefits. Significantly injured, active-duty military members who do not have a VA disability rating also may apply.
2024 NM Women Veterans Conference Focuses on Urging Women to File for Veterans’ Benefits
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 09 June 2024 09 June 2024
Albuquerque – The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) presented the 2024 New Mexico Women Veterans Conference today in Albuquerque at the Sheraton Uptown Hotel.
150 women veterans and vendors registered for the conference, which focused on educating women about U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), state, and local community benefits available for veterans.
Traffic Report for the week of June 9 to 16, 2024
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 07 June 2024 07 June 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
Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 07 June 2024 07 June 2024
The New Mexico State Fair is now taking applications for the Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge. New Mexico restaurants will have until June 21 at noon to apply for a chance to compete to win the prestigious title of “New Mexico State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Champion.” Eight restaurants will be selected to compete.
As has become an annual tradition at the New Mexico State Fair, the New Mexico State Fair’s Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge is slated for Monday afternoon, Sept. 9, in the Agriculture Building Courtyard. The event promises to be an extraordinary culinary experience for the competitors, judges and participants.