Non-Local News Releases

Rosina Food Products, Inc. Recalls Ready-to-eat Frozen Meatball Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

WASHINGTON, FEB. 22, 2026 – Rosina Food Products, Inc., a West Seneca, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 9,462 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) frozen meatball products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. 

The RTE fully cooked frozen meatball products were produced on July 30, 2025. The following products subject to the recall are [view labels]:

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Applications to apply on www.USAJob.gov : February 20 – March 3

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – February 20, 2026 – The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands (NF & NGs) is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply. 

Our seasonal employees are the backbone of summer operations—keeping our campgrounds, trails, and recreation sites open, safe and welcoming for visitors. These positions offer meaningful work, hands-on experience, and the chance to support public lands close to home.

SANTA FE, NM – The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 32 oil and gas parcels totaling 21,181.2 acres that may be included in an August 2026 lease sale in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The scoping period ends March 23, 2026.

Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. Before development operations can begin, an operator must submit an application for permit to drill detailing development plans. The BLM reviews applications for permits to drill, posts them for public review, conducts an environmental analysis and coordinates with state partners and stakeholders.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — The Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District is preparing to implement three prescribed burns across Otero, Sierra and Doña Ana counties in the coming weeks.  These strategically implemented prescribed burns will reduce hazardous fuels across 7,000 acres of grass and brush. The objectives for the burn are to rejuvenate decadent grass, reduce wildfire risk, reduce tree encroachment, improved ecosystem health and enhance wildlife habitat. 

Details of each prescribed burn location are as follows:

Corrected email address for submitting comments.

SANTA FE – Members of the public will have an opportunity to provide input next month as the New Mexico Department of Wildlife is proposing to stock hybrid striped bass, also known as wipers, into Elephant Butte Reservoir.

The Department will hold a public meeting in the Boat Training Building at Elephant Butte Lake State Park (7 Ridge Road, Elephant Butte) from 6-7 p.m. on March 5. Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting to learn about the proposal and provide comments.

Those who are unable to attend the meeting in person may also provide comment by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or by mail: New Mexico Department of Wildlife, Attn: Elephant Butte Hybrid Striped Bass, 1 Wildlife Way, Santa Fe, NM 87507. The Department will accept written comments until March 18.

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.

Interstates: 

I-25 Lane Closure, Mile Marker 43, Hatch

WASHINGTON, FEB. 19, 2026 – Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., a Portland, Ore. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,370,530 pounds of frozen not ready-to-eat (NRTE) chicken fried rice products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically glass, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The NRTE chicken fried rice items were produced between September 8, 2025, and November 17, 2025. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]: