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.
Heinrich, Luján Introduce Legislation to Support Colonias Communities and Farmworkers
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 03 April 2024 03 April 2024
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Office of Colonias and Farmworker Initiatives Establishment Act to ensure that the Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies directly address the needs of farmworkers and colonias communities.
Colonias are unincorporated communities within 150 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border that lack basic infrastructure such as safe drinking water, wastewater systems, and adequate housing. Recent studies estimate 2,459 colonias exist across New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Texas. In New Mexico, there are 150 colonias.
Ensure Working Families Can Benefit from Clean Energy Tax Credits
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 02 April 2024 02 April 2024
Heinrich, Luján, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Ensure Working Families Can Benefit fromClean Energy Tax Credits
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) sent a letter urging the Biden administration to adopt rules that facilitate smooth implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship tax credits.
New headshot booth at NMSU offers professional images for campus community
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 02 April 2024 02 April 2024
At New Mexico State University career fairs, the Office of Experiential Learning would take free headshot photographs for students exploring career opportunities, and the demand often exceeded availability. Now a new resource solves the issue.
The Nusenda Professional Headshot Booth is open to NMSU students, faculty, staff and visitors to campus throughout the year. It became operational in January and is located in Corbett Center Student Union, second floor, across from Pete’s Place computer lab.
In-Person Car Seat Inspection to be held in Las Cruces
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 02 April 2024 02 April 2024
LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division (NMDOT TSD) and Safer New Mexico Now will host an in-person Car Seat Fitting Station from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Sisbarro Buick-GMC, 425 West Boutz Road in Las Cruces. This free educational event provides parents and caregivers instruction on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car seats from nationally certified child passenger safety technicians.
Legislation to Make More Infant Formula in America,
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 02 April 2024 02 April 2024
Heinrich, Casey Introduce Legislation to Make More Infant Formula in America, Help Prevent Future Shortages
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, and U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-Pa.) introduced the Infant Formula Made in America Act, which creates a new tax credit program to support new or expanding small American infant formula producers.
Migratory game bird rule topic of public meeting
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 02 April 2024 02 April 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has scheduled a public meeting to discuss proposed revisions to the Migratory Game Bird Rule (19.31.6 NMAC). Members of the public are invited to attend this hybrid public meeting to learn about proposed revisions and provide comments:
- April 18, 2024, Albuquerque, 6:30 p.m
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- Attend in person at 7816 Alamo Rd, NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Register in advance to attend virtually.
NMSU’s Arrowhead Center selected for Department of Energy prize
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 02 April 2024 02 April 2024
WHAT: Announcement of Arrowhead Center’s selection for Energy Program for Innovation Clusters (EPIC) Round 3, Phase 1.
WHO: Arrowhead Center, U.S. Department of Energy Office of Technology TransitionsWHEN: 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 2 (Announcement is embargoed until this time).WHERE: Arrowhead Center: 3655 Research Road, Genesis C Building.
VISUALS: NMSU interim President Jay Gogue, along with representatives from Arrowhead Center, U.S. Department of Energy and state officials, will be attending the event.
NMSU’s Pitch Deck Sprint accepting applications from NM tech startups
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 01 April 2024 01 April 2024
The Scale Up New Mexico program, supported in part by the United States Economic Development Administration and based at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center, is set to provide its Pitch Deck Sprint online accelerator for tech startups located in New Mexico.
The Pitch Deck Sprint is designed specifically for entrepreneurs and startups in New Mexico aiming to enhance their pitch deck presentations. This program is scheduled to take place each Thursday from April 18 to May 23. To secure a spot, interested parties should apply for the no-cost accelerator before the deadline on April 12. Those who are selected will be informed of their acceptance by April 13.