Non-Local News Releases

Summer is almost here, and that means there are lots of opportunities to get outside and enjoy all New Mexico has to offer!

Check out these upcoming events to get involved.

You can see all of the Department's upcoming events on our website.

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Have you always wanted to drop a line in one of New Mexico's lakes, rivers or streams, but haven't had the chance? Are you and your kids looking for the opportunity to get outdoors and spend time together this summer? The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish's annual Free Fishing Weekend is the perfect time to get together with friends and family and experience all that New Mexico's waterways have to offer.

Quemado Lake: Andrew Medina’s grandson caught eight trout, including this nice one, using PowerBait on May 23.

SOUTHWEST FISHING REPORT

Las Cruces, NM — Senator Crystal Diamond Brantley (R-Elephant Butte) was honored this week at the New Mexico FFA State Convention in Las Cruces with an Honorary State FFA Degree, recognizing her continued support and promotion of agricultural education and youth leadership in New Mexico. Lt. Governor Howie Morales also received the honorary distinction.

The annual convention gathered more than 700 FFA students from across the state for a week of leadership workshops, competitions, and recognition ceremonies hosted by the New Mexico FFA Association.

"It's an incredible honor to join my daughters and so many exceptional young leaders at this year's FFA Convention," said Senator Brantley. "The work FFA does to build confidence, leadership, and career readiness in our youth is second to none, and I'm proud to support their mission."

Brantley, who represents dozens of rural communities across Senate District 35, has consistently championed youth development, agriculture education, and career and technical training programs during her time in the Senate.

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.

Interstates: 

I-25 Roadway Rehabilitation Project, Mile Marker 58 to 78, Caballo

Command of the Camp Fire Transitions back to BLM

This will be the final update for the Camp Fire unless there is a significant change.

Acres: 877

Cause: Under investigation

Containment: 76%

Total personnel: 69

Structures Damaged: 5

Start Date: May 25, 2025

Location: Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area

Acres: 877

Cause: Under investigation

Containment: 70%

Total personnel: 120

Structures Damaged: 4

Start Date: May 25, 2025

Location: Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area

DUE TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN MATTER CONTAMINATION

WASHINGTON, May 28, 2025 – Hormel Foods Corporation, a Tucker, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 256,185 pounds of canned beef stew product that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically wood, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The canned beef stew item was produced on February 4, 2025. The following product is subject to recall [view labels]: 

20-oz. metal cans containing "Dinty Moore BEEF STEW" with "BEST BY FEB 2028" and lot code "T02045" printed on the can. The lot code may have an additional number at the end.

SPRINGER, N.M. — Two conservation officers from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish recently helped three canoers from Louisiana to safety after their boats overturned on the Canadian River in Colfax County.

Sgt. Marcelino Peralta and Officer Tanner King were among the first on the scene after the boaters used their phone's SOS function to call for help on May 16. Their canoes had capsized in some rapids approximately five miles downstream from Taylor Springs, near Springer, during high-water conditions in a remote area of ranch land. Sgt. Peralta hiked down the east side of the canyon in challenging terrain, including an elevation change of 250 feet in just half a mile, to reach the injured canoers first. Peralta then rendered first aid while other responders drove around from the west side to reach the scene.