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 those events please visit Local News Releases.
Department of Health reports death of man from plague
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 08 March 2024 08 March 2024
First human plague case in state since 2021
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announces a Lincoln County man has died of plague after being hospitalized for the disease. The case is the first human case of plague in New Mexico since 2021 and the first death since 2020.
“We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of the Lincoln County man who succumbed to plague,” said State Public Health Veterinarian Erin Phipps, DVM, MPH. “This tragic incident serves as a clear reminder of the threat posed by this ancient disease and emphasizes the need for heightened community awareness and proactive measures to prevent its spread.”
Governor signs bill creating $959M trust fund guaranteeing tuition-free college in NM
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- Published: 08 March 2024 08 March 2024
New Mexico establishes largest higher education trust fund in the nation
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham this week signed Senate Bill 159, creating a nearly $1 billion trust fund and a scholarship program fund to ensure tuition-free college in New Mexico for decades to come.
“By creating this fund, New Mexico is keeping our original promise of tuition-free college for residents and cementing our status as the nation’s leader for college equity and access” said Gov. Lujan Grisham after signing the bill on Tuesday “Our monumental investments from early childhood education to college and career are already making a life-changing difference for tens of thousands of New Mexicans and setting the example for every other state.”
District One Invests $96.8M in 128 local and school roadway projects
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- Published: 08 March 2024 08 March 2024
Infrastructure investments pave the way for community and economic development
DEMING – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District one currently has 128 active projects with 28 local entities in the amount of $96,815,364. In total, District one works with 24 local entities including 15 School Districts or Universities, the Alamo Navajo Chapter, El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization (EPMPO), Mesilla Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (MVMPO), South Central Council of Governments (SCCOG) and Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments (SWNMCOG).
Trifecta of tourism infrastructure grant programs
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- Published: 08 March 2024 08 March 2024
Trifecta of tourism infrastructure grant programs set to open for applications in March
SANTA FE, NM – Applications for the New Mexico Tourism Department’s three infrastructure and development grants for fiscal year 2025 are set to open during the month of March.
The New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Grant Program, Tourism Event Growth and Sustainability Program and Destination Forward are administered by NMTD to help municipal, county and tribal governments and other eligible tourism entities build and strengthen tourism infrastructure to meet the demand for travel to the Land of Enchantment.
IPANM Statement on State Land Office's Abrupt Decision To Suspend Future Premium Tract Leases
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- Published: 08 March 2024 08 March 2024
IPANM (March 7, 2024) - As a result of the decision by New Mexico State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard to abruptly suspend all future Oil & Gas premium tract leasing until her legislation calling for an increase of royalty rates to 25% is passed, IPANM's Jim Winchester has responded with following statement:
"The State Land Office has unilaterally decided to cut off future revenues to state beneficiaries and the general fund by suspending new leasing of premium tracts. IPANM strongly opposes this action especially considering the decision was abruptly announced without any consideration of the economic impact to all New Mexicans.”
--Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director
Yvette Herrell Statement on Gabe Vasquez's Vote Against the Laken Riley Act
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 07 March 2024 07 March 2024
"Laken Riley was murdered in cold blood by an illegal immigrant who was detained in El Paso and then released into our country because of Joe Biden's policies. In response, today the U.S. House passed the Laken Riley Act, which would require ICE to detain migrants who are arrested for committing a crime. Shockingly, Rep. Vasquez voted no on this bill. His disgraceful vote is a slap in the face to all American citizens who are rightly concerned about the invasion at our southern border and the violence that comes with it." –Yvette Herrell
New Mexico Film Office and Stowe Story Labs announce
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 07 March 2024 07 March 2024
New Mexico Film Office and Stowe Story Labs announce 3rd Annual Training Fellowship for Emerging New Mexico Screenwriters.
Santa Fe, NM - The New Mexico Film Office is partnering with Stowe Story Labs to launch the third annual “New Voices • New Mexico,” a professional development and skills training program for emerging New Mexican screenwriters.
Through a grant from the New Mexico Film Office, there will be no programming costs for New Mexico resident screenwriters who are chosen to participate. New Voices • New Mexico helps emerging screenwriters develop their skills, work on individual scripts, learn approaches to navigating the film and TV industry, and reach new levels of confidence in their storytelling and potential career paths.
Traffic Alert White Sands Missile Range March 8, 2024
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 07 March 2024 07 March 2024
US 380 Roadblock
SAN ANTONIO - The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office (NMDOT) along with White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) have posted an alert for Friday, March 8, 2024.
US 380 will be blocked one time at 1 p.m. for approximately 2 hours and should be lifted at 3 p.m. This block will be located at Gold Block (Mile Marker 3) and at Silver Block (Mile Marker 49).
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.