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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
Santa Fe, NM — In anticipation of a special legislative session, Senate Republicans are preparing legislation to address New Mexico's most pressing issues:
Addressing New Mexico's Juvenile Crime Crisis
Holding Repeat Criminals Accountable
Reforming Medical Malpractice & finally joining the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
Protecting New Mexico's most vulnerable children
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
Department resumes debit, credit card sales; resolves payment processing system and online license sales issues
SANTA FE – Issues affecting the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish's payment processing system have been resolved, allowing the Department to process credit and debit cards for license and permit purchases.
Licenses and permits can now be purchased in-person using debit or credit cards at Department offices and vendors statewide, as well as through the Department's online licensing system.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
(Washington, D.C., September 3, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today signed a new five-year contract for American made fire retardant with Perimeter Solutions, supporting the U.S. Forest Service and Department of the Interior's aerial wildland fire suppression programs. The agreement secures significant savings, putting the American taxpayer first, while strengthening our manufacturing base by keeping fire-retardant production made in America.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
(Washington, D.C., September 3, 2025) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $8 million for five new projects to reduce wildfire risk, protect water quality, and improve forest health across the nation. This expands President Trump's mission to improve the lives of American families, support rural communities, and expand domestic timber production.
Today's announcement builds on Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins' commitment to wildfire preparedness and President Donald J. Trump's vision to safeguard American families. USDA and its agencies are working together to take action to protect people, communities, and the natural resources on which this country depends.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
SANTA FE –
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has experienced a BOT attack, which has caused the Department to shut down its online payment processing system. This affects all credit and debit card transactions for license and permit purchases.
During this time, customers will be unable to purchase licenses or permits with a credit card through the Department's online system. We are working diligently to resolve this technical issue and will provide an update as soon as possible.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
SANTA FE – New Mexico, Texas, Colorado and the United States today filed a package of settlement agreements with the Special Master in the U.S. Supreme Court case Texas v New Mexico and Colorado and requested dismissal of the case.
The agreements, drafted with participation from relevant irrigation districts in New Mexico and Texas, resolve over a decade of interstate litigation and allow the states and their water users to move forward in implementing sustainable long-term compliance with the Rio Grande Compact and water resources management practices in the Lower Rio Grande.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
In all construction zones, motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, as well as continuing 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:
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) is awarding over $1 million in grant funding for beautification and litter reduction initiatives to a record 71 partners for fiscal year 2026.
Roughly 67 percent of grant funding in FY26 is dedicated towards the program goals of reducing waste, beautifying communities and eliminating litter. The remaining grant funding will be directed towards youth empowerment initiatives and increasing local program capacity.
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