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.
Department of Health applications for Birthing Workforce Retention Fund
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- Published: 20 March 2024 20 March 2024
Department of Health accepting applications for Birthing Workforce Retention Fund
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is accepting applications for the Birthing Workforce Retention Fund now through Monday, April 22, 2024.
The fund provides grants to Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNM) and physicians (OB and Family Medicine) who provide full scope perinatal care, including birthing services, and need assistance to cover malpractice insurance premium costs.
NM a vital domestic epicenter for advanced chip manufacturing
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- Published: 20 March 2024 20 March 2024
White House Investment set to make New Mexico a vital domestic epicenter for advanced chip manufacturing
SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today applauded the White House announcement that will make New Mexico a vital domestic epicenter for silicon chip manufacturing.
President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Intel Corporation have reached a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $8.5 billion in direct funding, under the CHIPS and Science Act, to strengthen the U.S. supply chain and re-establish American leadership in semiconductor manufacturing.
NM Outdoor Recreation FY24 Outdoor Equity Funding
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- Published: 20 March 2024 20 March 2024
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division’s FY24 Outdoor Equity Funding Reaches $3.7 million
Outdoor Equity Fund has supported 115 organizations with outdoor youth programming in the current fiscal year
SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has announced funding of $975,142 in new Outdoor Equity Fund (OEF) awards to 33 organizations.
These awards will be distributed to 16 rural, 13 urban, one land grant, and five Tribal communities. Of those awarded, 28 are first-time recipients of OEF funding.
NMDA recognizes 51st National Agriculture Week
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 18 March 2024 18 March 2024
March 17 to March 24 celebrates the agriculture industry of today and tomorrow
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) celebrates the 51st National Agriculture Week – observed March 17 to March 24 – acknowledging and recognizing the essential work that all farmers, ranchers and agricultural professionals do to feed, fuel and clothe communities in New Mexico and across the nation.
We also recognize that the agriculture industry helps stabilize the economy and supports more than 46 million jobs across the United States, while allowing those working outside the agriculture industry to have access to the safest food in the world.
Gail Armstrong Invites Governor Lujan Grisham To Ride With Rural Students
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 18 March 2024 18 March 2024
HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS CHAIR GAIL ARMSTRONG INVITES GOVERNOR LUJAN GRISHAM TO RIDE ALONG WITH RURAL STUDENTS TO AND FROM SCHOOL
SANTA FE, NM— State Representative Gail Armstrong (R-Magdalena), the current House Republican Caucus Chair and a former local school board member, today invited Governor Lujan Grisham and Public Education Department Secretary Romero to ride along on a school bus with students from Quemado or Reserve as they travel to and from school. This invitation is being made in response to the Lujan Grisham administration’s new rule requiring rural school districts to eliminate their successful 4-day school week and force rural students to spend up to an additional 4-hour per day school bus ride each week to and from school.
Traffic Alert White Sands Missile Range March 19, 2024.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 18 March 2024 18 March 2024
Traffic Alert - White Sands Missile Range
US 380 Roadblock
SAN ANTONIO - The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office (NMDOT) along with White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) have posted an alert for Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
US 380 will be blocked one time at 6:10 a.m. for approximately 2 hours and should be lifted at 8:10 p.m. This block will be located at Gold Block (Mile Marker 3) and at Silver Block (Mile Marker 49).
All roadblocks are subject to change without notice, please call WSMR at 575-678-2221/2222 for updates or go to New Mexico Department of Transportation: www.nmroads.com or call 511.
Gila National Forest adjusts recreational fees at select facilities
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- Published: 18 March 2024 18 March 2024
SILVER CITY, NM, March 18, 2024 – Increasing costs of maintenance and other requirements are driving the need for the USDA Forest Service to increase fees for use of some Gila National Forest developed recreation sites. Increased fees will be phased in at nine sites from May 10, through July 8, 2024. Site fees support operations, maintenance and improvements, and help keep pace with inflation.
In 2004, Congress passed the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, which allows the Forest Service to retain 95% of revenue collected at recreation sites and use those funds locally to operate, maintain, and improve these sites. Revenue is reinvested into forest recreation sites in the form of trash collection, septic and vault toilet pumping, painting, cleaning, addressing the backlog of deferred maintenance, conducting patrols, maintaining high-use trails, campsites, and more.
Supreme Court to hear case in Albuquerque for educational program
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 18 March 2024 18 March 2024
SANTA FE – Students will have an opportunity to watch an oral argument on a case involving a public school when the state Supreme Court convenes in Albuquerque next month for a program to help young people learn about the law and courts.
The argument on April 29 at Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) represents the fourth year for the Court’s Rule of Law Program. The Court will convene at 10 a.m. in Smith Brasher Hall. Students may attend in person or watch virtually through a live stream of the proceeding. A Spanish translation of the live stream will be available.