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.
Arguments in RPNM Lawsuit Against Gov. MLG Heard Today by NM Supreme Court
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- Published: 08 January 2024 08 January 2024
January 8—Today, the New Mexico Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the lawsuit filed by the Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) in conjunction with every GOP member of the state House and Senate, the National Rifle Association (NRA), former law enforcement and private citizens against Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and NM Secretary of the Department of Health Patrick M. Allen for their usage of public health orders to remove New Mexicans' Second Amendment rights.
Jessica Hernandez, legal counsel for RPNM and all plaintiffs, argued that the governor's emergency order exceeded the emergency statutes and are an invalid use of emergency power.
ENMU Greyhound Sound Wins Competition
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- Published: 08 January 2024 08 January 2024
Eastern New Mexico University Greyhound Sound Wins “For Whom The Band Tolls” Marching Band Competition
Portales, NM – January 7, 2024 – The band Metallica challenged marching bands at all levels to craft the most exciting, unique, and impressive performances of Metallica's music. After months of fan voting and a final selection by Metallica, The Eastern New Mexico University Greyhound Sound was awarded the College (Divisions 2 and 3) winner for the “For Whom The Band Tolls” marching band competition.
Cook Center for Human Connection
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- Published: 08 January 2024 08 January 2024
The Cook Center for Human Connection has recently been awarded a $3.99 million Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) for its groundbreaking program, “Helping Helpers Help.”
The program targets 83 middle schools in New Mexico and Arizona, addressing systemic access inequalities and reducing barriers to mental health support and suicide prevention materials. (The DOE's recent announcement of $277 million in grant awards included $87.2 million for social-emotional well-being, underscoring the urgency of the youth mental health crisis.)
Support Mimbres Desert Peaks National Monument
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- Published: 08 January 2024 08 January 2024
A Call to Action:
The proposal to designate the Mimbres Peaks National Monument in Luna County needs your support.
The Luna County Commission is set to vote on a resolution opposing the monument designation at its meeting Thurs., Jan. 11. Supporters of the monument proposal should attend the work session before the meeting and express support for the designation and opposition to the resolution.
Luna County Commissioner Ray Trejo is a strong proponent of the monument. He spoke last month at the ceremony that publicly launched the monument proposal. He has emphasized that it would conserve indigenous and cultural resources on nearly a quarter-million acres of federal lands administered by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
New Mexico State Police Coordinated 2nd Gun Buyback
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- Published: 07 January 2024 07 January 2024
New Mexico State Police Coordinated 2nd Gun Buyback to Promote Gun Safety and Reduce Gun Violence
Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Espanola, and Farmington NM – On Saturday, January 6, 2024, the New Mexico State Police coordinated a 2nd Gun Buyback event in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Espanola, and Farmington.
People voluntarily and anonymously handed in unwanted firearms and received Visa gift cards in return. Buybacks are intended to prevent unwanted guns from causing harm or being used to commit acts of violence.
A total number of 1,289 guns were collected from all four locations. 1,256 guns were bought back from the four locations. Albuquerque collected 150 handguns and 422 rifles and/or shotguns. Las Cruces collected 136 handguns and 307 rifles and/or shotguns. Espanola collected 27 handguns and 64 rifles and/or shotguns. Farmington collected 42 handguns and 108 rifles and/or shotguns. 33 total donated guns were turned in for the entire event.
Greg Nibert Appointed and Sworn In as Senator for District 27
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- Published: 06 January 2024 06 January 2024
SANTA FE—Yesterday afternoon, Senator Greg Nibert (R-Roswell) was appointed and sworn in to represent District 27 in the New Mexico Senate. He was selected from a list of names submitted to the Governor by each County Commission in the District.
"It is an honor to continue the legacy of leadership that Senator Ingle leaves behind in District 27," said Senator Greg Nibert (R-Roswell). "I am committed to continue to fight for our traditional family values, protecting and preserving our constitutional rights and preserving liberty and freedom. I have much work to do to bring our voices, concerns, and values to Santa Fe."
RPNM Responds to AG Torrez's Letter Regarding 2020 Electors
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- Published: 05 January 2024 05 January 2024
January 1—The New Mexico Democratic Attorney General, Raúl Torrez issued a press release Friday afternoon exonerating the 2020 Republican electors while calling on Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to change current New Mexico election law to make the elector's legal actions a crime in the future.
Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman and former Representative of New Mexico's Second Congressional District, Steve Pearce issued the following statement in response:
"AG Torrez is hypocritically trying to criminalize a process that famously allowed Democrats in Hawaii to cast their vote for John F. Kennedy despite the state being called for Richard Nixon during the 1960 Presidential election.
NM House Republicans Demonstrate Commitment To Tackling Crime Head-on
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- Published: 05 January 2024 05 January 2024
SANTA FE, NM—Representative Bill Rehm (R-Bernalillo), who is a retired Bernalillo County Sheriff Captain, filed multiple bills today with the intention of curbing the out-of-control crime epidemic in New Mexico. The five anti-crime bills include ending the revolving door justice system, providing enhanced penalties for felons in possession of firearms, creating a new crime of carrying a gun while trafficking a controlled substance, stopping catalytic converter thefts, and clarifying the state’s embezzlement statute.
Continued press release, all house bills and letter from Rehm to governor below: