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 7-02-24
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 02 July 2024 02 July 2024
Daily Update, Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Firefighters fill 18,000 sandbags to support communities
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
Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round Celebrate with one less spark
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 02 July 2024 02 July 2024
SANTA FE – In New Mexico, July usually marks the beginning of monsoon season, and with monsoons comes lightning, but not always rain. As Fourth of July approaches, remember fireworks are always illegal on National Forest Lands and in national parks no matter what day of the year. Let’s work together to prevent unwanted human-caused fires for the month of July!
The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s Forestry Division is working with local, state, federal, and Tribal partners and non-governmental organizations to provide monthly wildfire preparedness tips and information. This month’s “Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round” Message is “Celebrate with One Less Spark!”
Full-Service Debris Removal Available for Fire, Flood Impacted Residents
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 01 July 2024 01 July 2024
State-funded, disaster-related debris removal program for private property
Santa Fe, N.M. – The State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) is now offering full-service debris removal, at no cost to private property owners. The program can be provided through either full debris service from a home property, or curbside pickup for residents who move their debris to the curb.
Any resident who was impacted by the South Fork fire, Salt fire, or flooding in Lincoln County is eligible for this program. If residents receive funding from their insurance companies for debris removal, they will be required to notify the state. Insurance coverage does not disqualify a property from the program, but a portion of the insurance payment may need to be submitted to the State.
San José de Gracia in Las Trampas
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 01 July 2024 01 July 2024
NUEVO MEXICO PROFUNDO is delighted to announce the completed restoration of San José de Gracia in Las Trampas.
The project was made possible by the Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw Charitable Trust, the Hutson-Wiley and Echevarría Foundation, Susan Foote, Sallie Bingham, Nathaniel Owings, and the Boeckman Family Foundation, in honor of Elizabeth and Duncan Boeckman.
State launches statewide broadband network for public schools
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 01 July 2024 01 July 2024
First wave connects 30 schools, paving the way for enhanced learning and collaboration
ALBUQUERQUE—Today, New Mexico’s Statewide Education Network (SEN) became operational, connecting the first public schools in what will eventually become a comprehensive statewide broadband network, linking public schools with their own school-centric high-speed internet across New Mexico.
Operation Dry Water targets intoxicated boatersat New Mexico State Parks
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 30 June 2024 30 June 2024
State Parks Officer Emily Gaston demonstrates administering a field sobriety test at Navajo Lake State Park. Photo: NM State Parks. Law enforcement officers will enforce sober boating to reduce alcohol-related accidents and fatalities
SANTA FE, NM – As boaters look forward to the 4th of July holiday, New Mexico State Parks rangers will be actively looking for those violating boating under the influence (BUI) laws. From July 4 – 6, State Parks rangers will join law enforcement officers nationwide for the annual Operation Dry Water heightened awareness and enforcement weekend. The mission of Operation Dry Water is to reduce the number of alcohol and drug-related incidents and fatalities on the water.
South Fork Fire, Salt Fire Update 6-30-24
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 30 June 2024 30 June 2024
Daily Update, Sunday, June 30, 2024
Scattered storms cause severe flash flooding
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
Final Update on Lightning Strike - OSHA Fire
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 29 June 2024 29 June 2024
Sandia Ranger District - Sandoval County – New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, NM, June 29, 2024 – Heli-rappel crew has suppressed the fire caused by a Thursday evening lightning strike named the OSHA Fire within the Sandia Mountain Wilderness on the Sandia Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands.
On Friday, Cibola NF&NGs fire management determined that rough terrain would impede USFS firefighting ground crews from reaching the fire. Aerial resources with the Price Valley Heli-Rappel Crew from Payette National Forest were helicoptered to the site and rappelled in. Once on scene the Price Valley Rappel firefighters stopped the spread to contain the tenth-acre fire, and the crew spent the night on the mountain to ensure its suppression.