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
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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
Daily Update, Saturday, June 29, 2024
All zones now open to residents; Crews remain vigilant in detecting hot spots
Mescalero Apache Tribe Emergency Operations Center: 575-464-9214 (8am-12am)
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:
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
SANTA FE, NM The New Mexico State Parks Division announces thatdue to the flooding that has damaged the City of Las Vegas water system,water will be turned off atStorrie Lake State Park until further notice.¯
¯ On Friday, June 21, heavy rain produced flooding that brought ash and debris in unprecedented amounts into the reservoir from the Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak burn scars, delaying the processing of water by the water treatment plant. Currently, water restrictions remain in effect for the City of Las Vegas to conserve the limited water supply available. ¯
- 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 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:
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Sandoval County New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, NM, June 28, 2024 Fire crews are responding to a lightning fire start within the Sandia Mountain Wilderness on the Sandia Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands. The fire was first reported yesterday evening during a thunderstorm weather system. Yesterday evening, NM Forestry Division Bernalillo District responded and disengaged due to firefighter safety of threatening weather to access the location. The location has been identified on US Forest Service (USFS) land within the Sandia Mountain Wilderness.
Reported start date / time: June 27, 2024 / 1900
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