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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LAS CRUCES, SAN ANTONIO - The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office (NMDOT) along with White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) posted an alert for Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
US 70 will be blocked one time beginning at 6:40 a.m. and lasting approximately 1 hour. This block will be located at Red Block (top of San. Augustin Pass, mile marker 164) and Yellow Block (White Sands National Park, mile marker 200). Las Cruces Gate, Nike Ave, and Owen Road will also be impacted by this block.
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LAS CRUCES — Today, during a visit to FYI+ — a community-based health care provider serving Las Cruces and southern New Mexico — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) highlighted how investments he secured are helping New Mexico expand access to mental health care and substance use disorder treatment.
"Since I took office, I've worked hard to deliver meaningful investments that ensure more families can access quality mental health care and substance use disorder treatment. An important piece of that has been supporting FYI+ as they pursued a new behavior health care model," said Heinrich. "I am hopeful that more providers will follow FYI+'s lead, to bring down costs and expand access to care in New Mexico. And I'll keep working to continue delivering the support that makes it possible."
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The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is still accepting applications for special Sandhill crane and pheasant permits.
Applications can be made through your online account. The application deadline for special Sandhill crane and
pheasant permits is 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14.
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TOMORROW: Heinrich to Announce $7 Million from Infrastructure Law to Purchase 20 Electric School Buses for Albuquerque Public Schools, Harvest Honey with Albuquerque Sign Language Academy & Highlight How Investments He Secured are Expanding Jobs Training for New Mexicans Living with Disabilities
ALBUQUERQUE — On Tuesday, August 13, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will host a press conference with Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) to announce $7 million from the Infrastructure Law to purchase 20 new electric school buses. Heinrich will also learn how federal funding he secured for the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy (ASLA) is bolstering educational and career opportunities for deaf, hard of hearing, and students with individual and developmental disabilities.
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See pdf schedule below
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Public entities can apply for funding before August 30th.
SANTA FE, NM—The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announces $7.5 million for city park improvements.
Signed into law by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, 2024 Capital Outlay Projects Senate Bill 275 created the City Park Improvement Program to enhance the quality and accessibility of city park facilities across New Mexico.
The City Park Improvement Program will increase recreational opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities, revitalize and modernize existing park facilities, address safety concerns within city parks, and foster community engagement and a sense of place. DFA encourages New Mexico county governments, municipalities, tribal governments, and special districts to apply.
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Trails+ Grant supports much-needed infrastructure improvements to New Mexico's booming outdoor recreation sector
SANTA FE, N.M. – The Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announces the fifth and final round of FY24 Trails+ Grant recipients to support the growth of New Mexico's outdoor recreation (OR) workforce and expand equitable access to the outdoors.
Awards total $3,203,489 to 17 recipients ranging from $25,000 for Curry County to $500,000 for the Pueblo of Picuris. Matching funds from the grantees will contribute an additional $2,641,302 to the Trails+ Grant projects.
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