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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.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
CHECK OUT THE LATEST STOCKING REPORT
The weekly stocking report is posted each Friday, so it can include the latest stocking details right up to the weekend.
The 2025-26 license year is underway!
License sales for the 2025-26 license year have begun. Licenses from the 2024-2025 license year are no longer valid. The 2025-26 Fishing Rules and Information Booklet (RIB) is available online in both English and Spanish, and will soon be available in print at Department offices and vendors statewide.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
South Peak Fire Receives Rain: South Peak Fire Final Update
Reported start date / time: May 7, 2025, 3:45pm
Cause: Unknown
Size: 0.1 acres
Location: Sandia Ranger District - East side of Sandia Mountains, East of South Peak
Resources: Type 3 Helicopter, 2 Type 6 USFS Engines
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (Department) is releasing the draft 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan for New Mexico (SWAP) for public comment. The comprehensive, federally mandated 10-year review and revision of the SWAP began in May, 2023, and presentations were made at the State Game Commission meetings on Aug. 25, 2023, and Aug. 9, 2024.
The SWAP identifies Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN), their habitats, threats to SGCN and their habitats and conservation actions that can be taken to mitigate these threats and benefit SGCN and their habitats. The revision process has included the following:
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
SANTA FE — Today, the New Mexico Economic Development Department announced $2.3 million in grants were awarded to improve access to the outdoors and boost economic opportunity across 14 counties.
EDD's Outdoor Recreation Division is closing out FY25 with a fourth and final round of Trails+ Grant funding that will create an estimated 169 jobs and support a diverse range of projects statewide.
"These projects will stimulate our outdoor economy and enhance our quality of life through expanded access to nature," EDD Cabinet Secretary Rob Black said. "From public safety and ADA trail enhancements to fire-damaged trail restoration, this funding will benefit communities in every corner of the state."
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
South Peak Fire Update
Reported start date / time: May 7, 2025, 3:45pm
Cause: Unknown
Size: 0.1 acres
Location: Sandia Ranger District - East side of Sandia Mountains, East of South Peak
Resources on enroute: Type 3 Helicopter, 2 Type 6 USFS Engines
Strategy: The strategy for the South Peak Fire is full suppression.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
(Washington, D.C., May 7, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today held the inaugural Farmers First roundtable at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Secretary Rollins hosted Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, the Board of Directors for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), and over 20 farmers and ranchers from 11 states who run smaller-scale, independent, family-owned operations. These operations are at the heart of American agriculture and their continued success is critical for the economic viability of the industry.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
May 19–22 & May 27-29
Order Number 03-03-02-25-06
Albuquerque, NM, May 7, 2025 – A temporary area, roads, and trails closure order (03-03-02-25-06) has been issued within the Mt. Taylor Ranger District, Cibola National Forest, McKinley County, New Mexico.
This closure order shall be in effect from May 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM, through May 22, 2025, at 4 PM, and May 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM, through May 29, 2025, at 4 PM. unless rescinded.
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety during the U.S. Army's planned missile test launch, including pre-launch periods, near the Fort Wingate Army Depot.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
Washington, D.C., May 6, 2025 — Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will require States to make certain all records associated with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and allotments are shared with the federal government.
"President Trump is rightfully requiring the federal government to have access to all programs it funds," said Secretary Rollins, "and SNAP is no exception. For years, this program has been on autopilot, with no USDA insight into real-time data. The Department is focused on appropriate and lawful participation in SNAP, and today's request is one of many steps to ensure SNAP is preserved for only those eligible."
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