Non-Local News Releases

Capt. Ben Otero gives address during graduation ceremony

SANTA FE — The life of a conservation officer for the New Mexico Department of Wildlife isn't just about writing tickets for fishing or hunting without a license — in fact, there are many other challenges they face, both on- and off-duty.

Capt. Jeremy Smith and Capt. Ben Otero took part in the two-week National Association of Conservation Law Enforcement Leadership Chiefs (NACLEC) Leadership Academy in early March in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, gathering with other top-level wildlife officers from across the country to discuss strategies and gain valuable knowledge.

In all construction zones, motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, as well as continuing 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.

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Santa Fe, NM — The Republican members of the Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC) had asked the committee to consider key educational reforms during this interim:

Expand funded educational choice and opt-in to federal school choice tax credits

Enact a statewide classroom cell-phone ban during instructional time

Protect the learning environment by authorizing the removal of disruptive students

LAS CRUCES - White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) has planned road closures on U.S. 70 for Saturday, May 2, 2026.

U.S. 70 will be blocked once beginning at 9:0 a.m. for approximately one hour and being lifted by 10:30 a.m. This block will be located at Blue Block (2 miles east of the access road - Mile Marker 172) and Brown Block (located at Mile Marker 192).  San Augustin Pass and LC Gate are NOT affected. However, Nike Ave will be affected by this block.

All roadblocks are subject to change without notice. For updates, call WSMR at 575-678-2221 or 575-678-2222, visit the New Mexico Department of Transportation at  www.nmroads.com or call 511.

 CONTAINING FDA-REGULATED DAIRY PRODUCTS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED DUE TO POSSIBLE SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION

WASHINGTON, APRIL 30, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated dairy ingredients that may be contaminated with Salmonella. FSIS expects additional downstream products will be identified as this ingredient recall progresses. As more information becomes available, FSIS will update this public health alert. Consumers should check back frequently.

Got a fish story you want to share?

Tell us all about it! Just visit the Department of Wildlife's Weekly Fishing and Stocking Report website and use the iFish form at the bottom of the page. Submissions received by noon Monday will be considered for inclusion in that week's fishing report. Fish weights and measurements are provided by the angler and displayed here as received. Photos containing sensitive material may be altered or excluded at the Department's discretion.

This fishing report has been generated from the best information available at the time of publication.

Albuquerque, NM — Students, families, and community members are invited to attend the upcoming ABQ RoboRumble, a dynamic robotics competition bringing together student teams from across the region to showcase innovation, teamwork, and real-world STEM skills. The event highlights the growing importance of hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math education in preparing New Mexico's next generation of leaders and innovators.

Hosted in Albuquerque, RoboRumble features student-built robots competing in unique challenges that emphasize coding, engineering, and critical thinking. Events like this are part of a broader effort to expand access to STEM education, which has been shown to build technical skills, foster creativity, and strengthen teamwork among students.

SANTA FE – Spring brings warmer weather across New Mexico, and along with it comes an increase in baby wildlife — and well-meaning members of the public who attempt to help them.

However, it is rare for these young animals to be abandoned, so the New Mexico Department of Wildlife reminds the public to leave them where they are found. Baby birds represent some of the most common young wildlife encounters during the spring, and it is not unusual to find a young bird on the ground beneath a tree or shrub. In many cases, these birds are fledglings, and their parents are nearby, watching and continuing to feed them.