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.
New Mexico Wildfire Update - Blue 2 and Indios fires June 3, 2024
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 03 June 2024 03 June 2024
he New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on two wildfires that are requiring the attention of federal, state, and local resources in New Mexico. The Blue 2 and Indios fires are burning on public lands and are being managed by Complex Incident Management Teams.
See pdfs in English and Spanish below
Legislative Finance Committee June 11-13, 2024
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 03 June 2024 03 June 2024
The agenda pdf below
New Mexico Wildfire Update - Blue 2 and Indios fires June 2, 2024
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 02 June 2024 02 June 2024
The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on two wildfires that are requiring the attention of federal, state, and local resources in New Mexico. The Blue 2 and Indios fires are burning on public lands and are being managed by Complex Incident Management Teams.
See pdf below
New Mexico Wildfire Update - Blue 2 and Indios fires June 1, 2024
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 01 June 2024 01 June 2024
The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on two wildfires that are requiring the attention of federal, state, and local resources in New Mexico. The Blue 2 and Indios fires are burning on public lands and are being managed by Complex Incident Management Teams.
See pdfs in English and Spanish below:
BLM land acquisition expands public access and recreation opportunities
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 31 May 2024 31 May 2024
BLM land acquisition expands public access and recreation opportunities adjacent to Río Grande del Norte National Monument
Taos, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the acquisition of approximately 3,700 acres of land adjacent to the Río Grande del Norte National Monument. The BLM acquired the property, located six miles southwest of Taos, from the Trust for Public Land, using funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
With wide support from Tribal, state, and local governments, Members of Congress, as well as adjacent property owners, these new public lands will expand access to the national monument and the exceptional cultural and natural resources it protects.
New Mexico Wildfire Update - Blue 2 and Indios fires May 31, 2024
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 31 May 2024 31 May 2024
The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on two wildfires that are requiring the attention of federal, state, and local resources in New Mexico. The Blue 2 and Indios fires are burning on public lands and are being managed by Complex Incident Management Teams.
See pdf
NM State Parks additional meetings on proposed fee adjustments
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 31 May 2024 31 May 2024
Public input from first round of meetings incorporated into a revised proposal
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.”
Over 600 Sites Offering Free Meals for New Mexico Youth This Summer
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 31 May 2024 31 May 2024
Santa Fe, NM – The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which addresses the critical gap in food security for children aged 1-18 during the summer months and is administered by the Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD), has begun food service for the 2024 service term. The SFSP ensures that children across New Mexico have access to nutritious meals while schools are out for the summer break. Over 600 locations statewide will provide free meals through August on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration or enrollment is required to participate.“