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.

US 70 Roadblock

LAS CRUCES - The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office (NMDOT) along with White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) have posted an alert for Sunday, May 5, 2024.

US 70 will be blocked one time beginning at 8:20 a.m., lasting approximately 1 hour. This block will be located at ‘Blue Block' (approximately 2 miles east of the Owen access road - Mile Marker 172) and ‘Yellow Block' (near White Sands National Park, mile marker 200).  Nike Ave will be affected by this block; however, San Augustin Pass and Las Cruces Gate are NOT affected.

All roadblocks are subject to change without notice, please call WSMR at 575-678-2221/2222 for updates or go to New Mexico Department of Transportation:  www.nmroads.com  or call 511.

Apply now for the Golden Chile Awards 

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) invites all participants of New Mexico Grown, a program that works with local farmers, ranchers, and food businesses, to apply for the Golden Chile Awards. Awards are given for a variety of activities such as establishing edible gardens, serving locally grown food in meals and snacks, providing gardening lessons and nutrition education, offering culturally appropriate lessons, and engaging staff, families and/or communities in NM Grown programming. Last year, state officials and the NM Grown coalition recognized 67 participants. 

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored the Shrinkflation Prevention Act, legislation supported by President Biden to crack down on corporations that deceive consumers by selling smaller sizes of their products without lowering the prices. This builds on Heinrich's work as Chairman of the U.S. Joint Economic Committee to fight corporate greed and price gouging, including his recent report on protecting working families from corporate greed by going after corporate consolidation, lowering costs, cracking down on junk fees, and supporting unions. 

New article:Democratic lawmaker defends campaign spending

By Justin Horwath | Apr 30, 2024 07:51 pm

Democrat State Rep. Ambrose Castellano in interviews justified expensing a trip to Hawaii, new vehicle tires and restaurant tabs of more than $1,000 to his campaign as not only allowable but necessary to perform his legislative and political duties.   Castellano's defense comes in response to the campaign of his primary opponent, Anita Gonzales, promoting a […]

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Today, on the National Day of Prayer, let us take a moment to pause from our hectic lives and seek God in prayer for the safety, well-being, and prosperity of our state and nation.

As our country faces an ever-increasing number of crises, let us turn to our faith as an anchor to hold us steady as the winds of fear, worry, and anxiety pass over us. Now more than ever, Americans need the hope, peace, and comfort that comes from a life of faith.

HOBBS – The New Mexico State Game Commission will hold a meeting at 9 a.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Lea County Event Center, 5101 N. Lovington Hwy., Hobbs, New Mexico 88240. The full agenda, location details, attendee information and general information will be available on the Department of Game and Fish website. 

If you are interested in participating or providing comments, but cannot attend the meeting in person, you are encouraged to pre-register to attend the meeting on the Zoom Webinar platform. For those who wish only to view the meeting, there will also be a live webcast on the Department's website.

Extremely dry conditions and multiple fire starts prompt action to prevent more fires

SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico State Parks Division is announcing the implementation of Stage II fire restrictions for Pecos Canyon State Park in San Miguel County beginning Friday May 3, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

"Due to dry conditions and two recent fire starts within outdoor recreation areas within Pecos Canyon, we feel it is prudent to restrict open campfires at this time," State Parks Division Director Toby Velasquez. "Fire restrictions are a proactive way to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire, protect natural and cultural resources, and enhance public and firefighter safety."