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.
Forest Service SW Region Hiring Temporary Positions
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- Published: 26 June 2024 26 June 2024
Forest Service Southwestern Region
is Hiring Temporary Positions Application Period: June 27 through July 10, 2024
Albuquerque, NM – June 26, 2024 – Make a lasting impact on the world around you and unlock opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Join the Forest Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and be a part of an organization that is committed to caring for the land and serving people.
EDD Announces Launch of New Mexico SSBCI Technical Assistance Program
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- Published: 26 June 2024 26 June 2024
SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department under its Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Office is launching a new initiative aimed at assisting small, disadvantaged businesses with technical assistance so they can better succeed, Acting Cabinet Secretary Mark Roper announced today.
The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance Program will offer workshops and direct assistance to qualifying Very Small Businesses (VSB) and Socially Economically Disadvantaged Individuals (SEDI) owned businesses through financial, legal, venture capital, and emerging fund manager advisory assistance. The department has also issued an RFP for accounting advisory services under this program, with proposals due July 19.
Home Prices And Interest Rates Hit Record Highs Because of Heinrich Policies
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- Published: 26 June 2024 26 June 2024
Heinrich Price Hike: Home Prices And Interest Rates Hit Record Highs Because of Heinrich Policies
JUNE 25, ALBUQUERQUE, NM—New home price data released this week reveals the American Dream of owning a home is becoming increasingly out of reach because of Democratic Senator Martin Heinrich's policies. Heinrich's reckless inflationary spending and the subsequent rise of interest rates have left New Mexicans struggling to buy a home. Heinrich's votes for trillions of dollars for reckless spending on partisan priorities led to the increase in inflation New Mexicans are experiencing today.
Interior Department Announces $49.8 Million in Payments to New Mexico to Support Vital Services in Communities
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- Published: 26 June 2024 26 June 2024
Program provides funds to communities that are supporting the nation’s public lands, waters; invests in firefighters, police, schools, road construction
WASHINGTON—The Department of the Interior today announced that 32 local governments in New Mexico will receive a total of $49.8 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding for 2024. Because local governments cannot tax Federal lands, annual PILT payments help to defray the costs associated with maintaining important community services.
Outdoor Economics 2024 Conference to take place Sept. 23-25, 2024
- Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
- Published: 26 June 2024 26 June 2024
Forest Stewards Youth Corps Hiring for Fall Fire and Fuels
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- Published: 25 June 2024 25 June 2024
Successful Candidates Will Work on National Forests, Jemez Pueblo
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – June 25, 2024 –The Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF&NGs) is sharing employment and job training opportunities for young adults with the Forest Stewards Youth Corps.
The Forest Stewards Youth Corps Summer Program is now hiring Crew Members and Crew Leaders with Mountainair and Espanola US Forest Service Districts, and Jemez Pueblo Natural Resource Department! Crews gain wildland firefighting training and complete wildfire, prescribed burning, and natural resource management projects. Spend your fall outside while gaining valuable experience and making a difference in your community!
South Fork Fire, Salt Fire Update 6-25-24
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- Published: 25 June 2024 25 June 2024
Daily Update, Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Containment increases on the South Fork and Salt fires
Mescalero Apache Tribe Emergency Operations Center: 575-464-9214
Village of Ruidoso Emergency Operations Center: 575-464-9214
Fire Information Phone: 575-323-8378 or 575-323-8258
Media Information Phone: 575-323-8053
Phone Line Hours: 8 am – 8 pm
Email: 2024.southfork@firenet.gov
State stands up more shelters and resource box distribution
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- Published: 25 June 2024 25 June 2024
Food, hygiene kits and PPE available for pickup for those reentering fire impacted areas
RUIDOSO – The state of New Mexico will open private shelter space in Ruidoso today to house those displaced by the South Fork and Salt Fires. The state has also established a resource box distribution center to help provide food, supplies, showers and more to those in need.
The shelter is located at the White Mountain Recreation Center, 687 Hull Road No. 659, Ruidoso, NM, 88345. The shelter will provide meals, showers, laundry services and private housing rooms. The shelter is ready to begin intake for those who cannot stay in their homes due to the fire or flooding.