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.
South Fork Fire, Salt Fire Update 7-04-24
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 04 July 2024 04 July 2024
Daily Update, Thursday, July 4, 2024
Final update from Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5
Mescalero Apache Tribe Emergency Operations Center: 575-464-9214 (8am-6pm)
Village of Ruidoso and Lincoln County Emergency Operations Center: 575-258-6900 (7am-10pm)
Fire Information Phone: 575-323-8378 or 575-323-8258 (8am-8pm)
Media Information Phone: 575-323-8053 (8am-8pm)
Email: 2024.southfork@firenet.gov
Traffic Report for the week of July 7 to 14, 2024
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 03 July 2024 03 July 2024
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 Bridge Replacement Project, Williamsburg CN1100990
Fire Start on the Magdalena Ranger District
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 03 July 2024 03 July 2024
Lightning Strike - San Mateo Mountains – Fisher Fire
ALBUQUERQUE, NM, July 3, 2024 – During a Monday evening thunderstorm the Worthington Lookout Tower reported smoke in the northwest San Mateo Mountains on the Magdalena Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands. Yesterday, fire crews were unable to access the area due to the remote location and threatening weather conditions. Today fire crews are responding, and additional updates will be sent as new information is received on the Fisher Fire.
NM Department of Transportation Announces New Que Linda Beautification Grant Program
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 03 July 2024 03 July 2024
Up to $200K Per Award Available to Support New Local Programs
SANTA FE - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is launching a new grant program to support the development and implementation of local beautification programs. Local governments will be eligible to receive up to $200K per award, and the funding will support 15 to 20 total awardees in the inaugural year.
South Fork Fire, Salt Fire Update 7-03-24
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 03 July 2024 03 July 2024
Daily Update, Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Crews help community while waiting for road conditions to improve
Mescalero Apache Tribe Emergency Operations Center: 575-464-9214 (8am-6pm)
Village of Ruidoso and Lincoln County Emergency Operations Center: 575-258-6900 (7am-10pm)
Fire Information Phone: 575-323-8378 or 575-323-8258 (8am-8pm)
Media Information Phone: 575-323-8053 (8am-8pm)
Email: 2024.southfork@firenet.gov
Roosevelt County Calls for Article V Convention
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 03 July 2024 03 July 2024
Revealing a trend among New Mexico’s counties, the Roosevelt County Commission officially adopted a resolution Tuesday, calling upon the New Mexico Legislature to petition for a convention of the states under Article V of the US Constitution. Roosevelt County became the fifth to adopt such a resolution, joining Hidalgo, Colfax, Otero, and Catron.
Several counties are considering similar actions to urge the New Mexico Legislature to call for a national amendments convention under Article V to consider fiscal restraint, federal overreach, and term limits, all of which congress refuses to address.
NM Entrepreneurs Invited To Pitch Their Products For A Spot On Walmart Or Sam's Club Shelves
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 02 July 2024 02 July 2024
Walmart’s Open Call Provides Business owners the Opportunity to become Walmart suppliers and reach millions of new customers with their U.S.-made products.
Grants, N.M. (July 2, 2024) – This week, Walmart began accepting applications for its 11th annual Open Call event, inviting small business owners and entrepreneurs across the U.S. to apply for the opportunity to pitch their products to be sold on Walmart or Sam's Club shelves or on Walmart.com and SamsClub.com. Applications are open until July 15, 2024.
Closure Order Terminated Cibola National Forest
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 02 July 2024 02 July 2024
Closure Order Terminated to Reopen Upper Red Canyon Campground and Red Canyon/Spruce Spring Trailheads Mountainair Ranger District
Order Number 03-03-04-24-06
Albuquerque, NM, July 2, 2024 – The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands (NF&NGs) has terminated the closure order (03-03-04-24-06) issued on April 30 of the area and roads for Upper Red Canyon Campground and Red Canyon/Spruce Spring Trailheads on the Mountainair Ranger District of the Cibola NF&NGs to be effective for reopening on July 3, 2024 at 10:00 am.