Non-Local News Releases

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has scheduled two public meetings regarding proposed revisions to the Fisheries Rule and relevant sections of the Manner and Method of Taking Rule. Members of the public are invited to attend either public meeting in order to provide comments.

June 9, 2025, 6 p.m. – Virtual

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June 13, 2025, 6 p.m. — Virtual

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(Albuquerque, NM) – More than 400 New Mexico families struggling to make ends meet will receive help paying their PNM bill, thanks to support from Intel. The company has made substantial energy efficiency investments in its Rio Rancho facility and will re-allocate a portion of its PNM energy efficiency rebate check to help income-qualified families by paying part or all of their past-due electric bills.

"We want to thank Intel for its leadership and generosity to help our most vulnerable customers," said Ebony Vizcaino, PNM's manager of outreach and engagement. "Intel's contribution will help so many families with their electric bill, and we hope this will inspire other local companies to partner with PNM to allocate PNM rebates toward the PNM Good Neighbor Fund as well."

Containment Jumps to 47% on the Camp Fire

Acres: 720
Cause: Under investigation
Containment: 47%
Total personnel: 147
Structures Damaged: 4
Start Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025
Location: Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area
Fuels: Pinon-juniper, grass

Fire Update
Crews made significant progress today securing large portions of the fire line on the north and south sides of the fire. Fire containment increased to 47%. The fire received light rain in the afternoon.

Acres: 720

Cause: Under investigation

Containment: 4%

Total personnel: 147

Structures Damaged: 4

Start Date: May 25, 2025

(Washington, D.C., May 27, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced today she will exercise the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) authority to provide a much-needed funding increase of $14.5 million in reimbursements to states for meat and poultry inspection programs. Without this funding, States may not have the resources to continue their own inspection programs which ensure products are safe. This funding increase ensures American produced meat and poultry can make it to market and onto the tables of families across the country.

(Albuquerque, NM) – Twenty-one students from ACE Leadership High School in Albuquerque, Silver High in Silver City, Cliff High School in Cliff, and Cobre Consolidated High School in Bayard were honored by PNM and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers as the 2025 graduating class of PNM Power Pros program.

"PNM's investment in PNM Power Pros is an investment in our youth, our future, and our state," said Don Tarry, President and CEO of PNM. "We are committed to supporting New Mexico schools and communities, and we believe that developing a high-skilled energy workforce is crucial for tomorrow."

Acres: 720

Cause: Under investigation

Containment: 4%

Total personnel: 96

Structures Damaged: 4

Start Date: May 25, 2025

NEW MEXICO MAY 26—Today, we pause as a nation to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States of America. Their sacrifice is the highest form of love for country, and it is our solemn duty to remember them—not just today, but every day.

As Chairwoman of the Republican Party of New Mexico, I stand humbled and grateful for those who paid the ultimate price to protect our freedoms. They fought so that we might live in a land where liberty, faith, and individual rights are preserved.