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.
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SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that Jen Paul Schroer, Secretary of the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) will step down from her position at the end of the day. Schroer has served in the administration since 2019.
"Jen has been a strong, dedicated leader, stepping up for New Mexicans from her time at the Tourism Department through her work at ALTSD," said Gov. Lujan Grisham. "Her leadership was crucial during the COVID-19 crisis, and I deeply appreciate her service. I wish her success in her next chapter."
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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.
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Infrastructure investments pave the way for community and economic development
DEMING – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One recently awarded eight local municipalities with a 95% match in funding. The funding is for local projects, investing a total amount of $8,343,191 in District One Transportation Funded Roadway Projects.
"The investment to local entities is a crucial resource that helps improve roadways, bridges, and airports. Without these funding opportunities, many of our local communities could not make the infrastructure improvements necessary to support development in New Mexico," stated Aaron Chavarria, District One Engineer.
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New Mexico Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission Recommends Retaining One Supreme Court Justice, Three Court Of Appeals Judges, 24 District Court Judges And Seven Metropolitan Court Judges
In 2024 General Election Commission also releases biographical information on District Court judges
it has not had sufficient time to evaluate
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission (JPEC) today recommended voters retain 35 of 39 judges who are standing for retention on the 2024 General Election ballot. The other four judicial retention candidates have not served sufficient time for JPEC to make a recommendation to voters. Under state law, the judges must receive at least 57 percent approval to remain on the bench.
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DALLAS, TEXAS (September 12, 2024)- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 Deputy Administrator Stacey Dwyer will be joined by Secretary Melanie Kenderdine of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD), Representative Leger Fernandez (NM-03), Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Mayor Tim Keller, staff from both Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) and Senator Ben Ray Lujan and Executive Director of Renewable Energy Industries Association of New Mexico Jim DesJardins to celebrate New Mexico receiving over $156 million from EPA's Solar for All grant program. This funding comes from the Inflation Reduction Act, part of President's Biden Investing in America initiative.
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WASHINGTON — This week, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined members of the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus in calling on President Biden to lift the restrictions on Ukraine that are currently preventing them from using long-range weapons to strike legitimate military targets inside Russia.
"In the spirit of our shared commitment to the defense of Ukraine, we write to request that you immediately end your Administration's limitations on Ukraine's use of long-range weapons provided by the US and other NATO allies to strike legitimate military targets inside Russia. Unless these restrictions are lifted, Ukraine will continue to struggle to achieve victory in its fight to defend its sovereignty and its people. The Ukrainian people will continue to suffer unnecessary death, loss, and hardship as Russia capitalizes on this policy and escalates its bombardments across Ukraine," the lawmakers wrote.
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Launches to Allow New Mexicans to Shop for the Most Affordable, Highest Quality Care
This month, a new website is launching to give New Mexicans the information they need to shop around for the most affordable, highest quality health care. The website, which can be found at: apcd.doh.nm.gov allows New Mexicans to compare average prices and quality metrics for common, non-emergency procedures at each of the state's 44 hospitals.
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