Non-Local News Releases

"We applaud Congress for passing and the President for signing the REPORT Act (Public Law No: 118-59). The online sexual exploitation and trafficking of children must end. The REPORT Act includes necessary legal changes that can help reporting and enforcement. Most importantly, we hope the Act can prevent child exploitation and trafficking before it occurs online.

RPNM wishes a Happy Mother's Day to all mothers who form the bedrock of our families and communities. We wish you a day filled with love, joy and appreciation.

To the world, you are a mother, but to your family, you are the world. - Unknown

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement after the Senate successfully passed bipartisan legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). 

"With this bipartisan legislation, we are lowering travel costs for New Mexicans, making it safer to fly, supporting our nation's air traffic controllers, and cracking down on corporate greed and price-gouging by airlines. For the first time, New Mexicans will have a legal right to a refund if their flights have been cancelled or delayed for more than three hours. 

Senators push for more border security officers, surveillance technology to detect drugs coming in and guns going out in FY25 spending bill 

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) led 15 of their colleagues in a letter to Senate Appropriators urging them to provide the United States with the tools to combat the fentanyl crisis by continuing robust funding for border security and drug interdiction initiatives.  

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

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World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates (WASDE)

DFA invites state and local fire departments to apply.

Santa Fe, NM—The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announced $25 million in available grants to local fire departments for firefighter and emergency medical technician (EMT) recruitment. DFA invites state and local entities to apply for funding from May 15th through June 15th. 

"We're proud to announce these grants, which will help bolster the ranks of critically important firefighters and EMT professionals in New Mexico," said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. "I encourage communities across our state to take advantage of this opportunity to improve public safety and ensure that they have adequate staffing to respond to emergencies."

Santa Fe, NM—New Mexico Film Office Director Amber Dodson announced today that the Netflix series, "Pulse," will be filming in and around Albuquerque through August.

The production will employ over 200 New Mexicans – 200 crew members and 30 background talent.