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Meetings set for July 29 and 31 in Las Cruces and Albuquerque

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) will hold public hearings Tuesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 31, to receive input on proposed amendments to the following rules:

Egg Inspection Fees (21.34.7 NMAC) – 9 a.m.

Seed Standards and Classifications (21.18.4 NMAC) – 10 a.m.

Pesticides Rule (21.17.50 NMAC) – 11 a.m.

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has announced the postponement of its annual youth encouragement and leftover license sales due to changes with the Wells Fargo payment process.

"This delay is unfortunate, and the Department apologizes for the inconvenience, but this delay is necessary to ensure the system operates fairly and efficiently," director Mike Sloane said. "The Department is working diligently to address the problem."

The Department will notify customers when the sales are rescheduled.

SANTA FE – Youth hunters will be eligible to purchase one of 1,960 antlerless Youth Encouragement elk licenses through the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish's Online License System starting at 10 a.m. MDT on July 9.

The sale is designed to provide additional hunting opportunities for youth and includes 1,570 licenses for any legal sporting arm and 390 licenses for muzzleloader hunts. Licenses will be sold online only on a first-come, first-served basis. To purchase a license, customers will need to log into their Online License System account.

Eligibility and requirements:

WASHINGTON, July 7, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today welcomed 30 faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) and Hispanic-Serving School Districts around the nation to the 2025 class of E. Kika De La Garza (EKDLG) Fellows.

The EKDLG Fellows came to Washington, D.C. to learn how USDA services and programs can benefit them, their students, and their communities. USDA recognizes that HSIs are at the forefront of building and sustaining the next generation of the food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences workforce. "To develop agricultural leaders in both the public and private sectors, HSIs must take positive steps to engage and create partnerships to build capacity," said Dr. Lisa R. Ramírez, director of USDA's Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement to mark the celebration of Independence Day on the Fourth of July:

"America was founded on the fundamental principle of freedom. Generations of brave Americans have committed their lives to building our country and securing freedoms for our nation, even as the idea of that nation has changed, grown, and expanded over time.

(Washington, D.C., July 4, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law:

"The One Big Beautiful Bill marks the start of a new golden age for America and American agriculture. This historic piece of legislation makes permanent the largest tax cuts in history.

"It provides immediate tax relief to farmers, ranchers, and rural Americans by increasing the small business expensing threshold and permanently extending the Small Business Deduction. Through the President's leadership, the bill Makes Agriculture Great Again, bolsters the farm safety net, makes crop insurance more affordable, and protects two million family farms from the death tax.

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A diverse group of emerging innovators completed the Studio G Explorer Pathway this summer, gaining essential tools to transform their ideas into viable ventures.

Hosted by Studio G at New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center, the Explorer Pathway delivers a six-part, hands-on workshop series that introduces participants to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship.

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:
I-25 Roadway Rehabilitation Project, Mile Marker 58 to 78, CaballoCN1102160
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will be finalizing a roadway rehabilitation project on Interstate 25 from milepost 58(Caballo) to milepost 78 (Las Palomas) in Sierra County. Drivers can expect various daytime lane closures on the Northbound and Southbound lanes for paving operations. A 12-foot width restriction is in place throughout the project; oversized loads will require a permit. The contractor's hours of operation will be from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

New Mexico State University Global Campus is partnering with Three Crosses Regional Hospital to offer hospital employees preferred access to educational opportunities that support professional growth and lifelong learning.

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New Mexico State University Global Campus is partnering with Three Crosses Regional Hospital to offer hospital employees preferred access to educational opportunities that support professional growth and lifelong learning.

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is a locally led acute-care hospital committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in southern New Mexico, and is the newest member of the NMSU Global Campus Partnership Program.