Non-Local News Releases

Heinrich Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children Online, Hold Big Tech Accountable 

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Artificial Intelligence Caucus, announced that he is cosponsoring the Kids Online Safety Act, bipartisan legislation to provide kids and parents with better tools to protect themselves online, hold Big Tech accountable, and provide transparency into black box algorithms. The legislation is led by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and cosponsored by a total of 62 senators.  

Traffic Alert

LAS CRUCES - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One office will close the I-10 eastbound off ramp (I-10 exit 139/NM 292) and the northbound lanes of Motel Blvd., under I-10 for concrete removal and replacement. 

Starting Monday, February 19, 2024, A-Mountain Construction (Contractor) will begin replacing broken concrete slabs on the eastbound off ramp at Motel Blvd and the northbound lanes of Motel Blvd under I-10. Closures will be in place continuously until Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Traffic is encouraged to seek an alternate route; detour signage will be in place for local traffic. The NMDOT apologies for the inconvenience and appreciates your patience. All closures are subject to change, and weather pending. 

The NMDOT is committed to the safety of the traveling public and thanks you for your cooperation during this work. For updated information go to: New Mexico Department of Transportation at www.nmroads.com  or call 511. 

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Happening now: 2024 New Mexico Outdoor Adventures Hunting & Fishing Show

Feb. 16-18, 2024 • Manuel Lujan Building • Expo NM

HATCH - The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office in cooperation with La Calerita LLC (Contractor) will be continuing the bridge rehabilitation project on NM 26 at milepost 47.7 over Interstate 25. 

Starting tomorrow February 16, 2024, the northbound exit at milepost 41 (Hatch) will be closed. Travelers wishing to enter Hatch will need to use the Rincon detour at milepost 35. Traffic exiting Hatch via NM 26 onto northbound Interstate 25 will be allowed. Traffic leaving the transfer station will need to utilize exit 51 (Garfield) back into Hatch. Drivers should be vigilant for construction signing.  

A well-known business owner and philanthropist in Las Cruces with many awards to her credit soon will receive another prestigious award from the Las Cruces International Film Festival.

Wanda Bowman will be the LCIFF's next "Hometown Hero" at a ceremony during the ninth annual film festival, April 3-7. The festival is supported by New Mexico State University and Visit Las Cruces.

Each year the "Hometown Hero" award recognizes someone with ties to the Las Cruces area who has made significant contributions to the community both within Las Cruces and beyond.

SB 3 Paid Family Medical Leave Act, a new tax on employees and employers, was killed today! That means your hard work paid off.

You took the time to send emails, call, and use social media to express your frustration about the Senate and House passing yet another tax...and it worked! SB 3 Paid Family and Medical Leave Act , a tax that would have devastated New Mexican workers and businesses, was killed today with a House floor vote. 

The final vote was 34 for and 36 against. 

New Mexico State Parks Division to hold informational meetings on newly completed fees study
Day-use fees would be eliminated for New Mexico residents under a new rule change

Santa Fe, NM –The State Parks Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (State Parks) announces a series of public meetings to discuss a recent Fees Study that proposes an increase in certain State Parks related fees, while eliminating day-use entrance fees to State Parks for New Mexico residents.

Grants will jumpstart technology commercialization, support economic growth 

SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department, through its Office of Strategy, Science and Technology (OSST), has awarded SBIR/STTR Matching grants to seven companies to support innovation development and jumpstart commercialization.  

The companies awarded FY2024 grants were chosen with input from the Technology Research Collaborative (TRC), a state board of science and technology professionals who use their expertise to make funding recommendations.