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.

Gov. Lujan Grisham orders flags to half-staff

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Published: 15 May 2024 15 May 2024

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday ordered all flags in the state of New Mexico to half-staff beginning May 15, 2024, and lasting through sundown of May 16, 2024, in mourning for President Edward Velarde of the Jicarilla Apache Nation.  

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Moms for Liberty is Suing Biden Administration to Stop Title IX & Defend Parental Rights from “Gender Identity” Mandates

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Published: 14 May 2024 14 May 2024

MELBOURNE, FL - Today, Moms for Liberty is taking steps to continue their fight against Biden’s new Title IX Regulations by filing a lawsuit today, along with Kansas, Alaska, Utah, Wyoming, and Young America’s Foundation, to stop Biden’s Title IX Department of Education regulations for taking effect and gutting parental rights in K-12 education. Moms for Liberty is represented by Southeastern Legal Foundation and Mountain States Legal Foundation.

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RPNM Backs the Blue: Honoring National Police Week

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Published: 14 May 2024 14 May 2024

During this National Police Week, the Republican Party of New Mexico honors the courageous men and women in law enforcement who protect our families, homes, businesses, and communities by putting their lives on the line every day.

We also remember all of the police officers who were killed in the line of duty, including Officer Justin Hare and Officer Jonah Hernandez, who New Mexico tragically lost this year.

RPNM is committed in our support for the men and women in New Mexico law enforcement, and we thank all officers for their dedication and sacrifice to our state.

N.M. Delegation Announces $60 Million from Inflation Reduction Act

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Published: 14 May 2024 14 May 2024

N.M. Delegation Announces $60 Million from Inflation Reduction Act to Strengthen Water Security in the Rio Grande

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are announcing $60 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to help Doña Ana and Sierra County residents and farmers with drought mitigation and climate adaptation efforts, which will strengthen water security in the Rio Grande Basin. 

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Basic Steps to Starting a Business in New Mexico

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Published: 14 May 2024 14 May 2024

NM SBDC to offer webinar on Basic Steps to Starting a Business in New Mexico.

https://myemail-api.constantcontact.com/Basic-Steps-to-Starting-a-Business-in-New-Mexico.html?soid=1102402771457&aid=tSVHzLrl9qc 

Huge Win for Rural Schools

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Published: 14 May 2024 14 May 2024

SANTA FE, NM – Today marked a huge win for school districts as the 5th Judicial District Court issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting PED from enforcing their new 180-day mandate. The judge acknowledged legislative intent was extremely clear, and PED overstepped its authority by implementing the mandatory minimum instructional days for all school districts statewide.

"This is a huge victory for rural school districts across the state," said Gail Armstrong (R-Magdalena). "We will continue to advocate for PED to respect legislative intent and local control. We will also continue to support the districts in their challenge of PED's overreach."

NM Film Office Announces Untitled Vince Gilligan Series Filming in NM

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Published: 13 May 2024 13 May 2024

Santa Fe, NM—New Mexico Film Office Director Amber Dodson announced today that an untitled Vince Gilligan project is filming in and around Albuquerque.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham stated, "New Mexico has proven to be an excellent creative partner for Mr. Gilligan. I welcome him and Rhea Seehorn back to the state. We are committed to ensuring the success of any production this creative and talented ensemble brings to New Mexico."

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Alliance to End Human Trafficking Applauds Congress for Passing the REPORT Act

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Published: 13 May 2024 13 May 2024

ApplaudCongress"We applaud Congress for passing and the President for signing the REPORT Act (Public Law No: 118-59). The online sexual exploitation and trafficking of children must end. The REPORT Act includes necessary legal changes that can help reporting and enforcement. Most importantly, we hope the Act can prevent child exploitation and trafficking before it occurs online.

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