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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.
US 70 will be blocked four times on Monday, February 10, 2025, beginning at 2:55 a.m., 4:25 a.m., 6:10 a.m. and again at 7:55 a.m., each closure lasting approximately 1 hour. The blocks will be located at 'Red Block' (top of San Augustin Pass/Mile Marker 164) and at 'Yellow Block' (near the WSNP/Mile Marker 200). The Las Cruces Gate, Owen Road, and Nike Avenue will also be affected by these blocks.
LAS CRUCES - The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office (NMDOT) along with White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) have posted an alert for Monday, February 10, 2025.
US 70 will be blocked four times beginning at 2:55 a.m., 4:25 a.m., 6:10 a.m. and again at 7:55 a.m., each closure lasting approximately 1 hour. The blocks will be located at 'Red Block' (top of San Augustin Pass/Mile Marker 164) and at 'Yellow Block' (near the WSNP/Mile Marker 200). The Las Cruces Gate, Owen Road, and Nike Avenue will also be affected by these blocks.
All roadblocks are subject to change without notice, please call WSMR at 575-678-2221/2222 for updates or go to New Mexico Department of Transportation: www.nmroads.com or call 511.
Rio Grande: Saul Delgado caught a 19-inch, 1.2-pound catfish using worms below Elephant Butte and Caballo on Jan. 29.
Albuquerque arrest strikes blow against organized crime
SANTA FE – A multi-agency law enforcement team arrested a woman suspected of leading a major human trafficking operation in Albuquerque, marking a critical breakthrough in the fight against organized crime in New Mexico.
Agents with the Governor's Organized Crime Commission partnered with New Mexico State Police and the U.S. Border Patrol to arrest Yajair Lizzet Lara, AKA Lara Mendez, on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Lara is considered one of the top five human traffickers in Albuquerque, according to law enforcement.
"This is a victory in our battle against the scourge of human trafficking," said Gov. Lujan Grisham. "The arrest of a top trafficker sends a clear message that we will not tolerate the exploitation of our most vulnerable. This is just the beginning— we will continue to work with law enforcement and advocates to see that justice is served."
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, pressed the White House on the risks of allowing unvetted "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) staff and representatives to access classified and sensitive government materials. In a letter to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Heinrich sounded the alarm on the risk DOGE poses to our national security and Americans' privacy.
In the letter, Heinrich, U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner (D-Va.), and several colleagues demanded that the administration provide details to Congress about how DOGE staff and representatives are being vetted, which systems, records and information are being shared, and what steps the Trump administration is taking to safeguard them from misuse or disclosure.
New Mexico State Senator Peter Wirth and State Representative Harlan Vincent and the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance Partner for the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan
The New Mexico Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is taking steps to shore up resources to protect residents and business owners living in high-risk wildfire areas. Working with State Senator Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe) and State Representative Harlan Vincent (R-Lincoln & Otero), the bi-partisan effort could provide for increased property insurance coverages in New Mexico.
With the recent fires that happened in California and the fires that burned in New Mexico near Las Vegas and Ruidoso, now is an important time to address increased insurance needs for these perils and address how the NM FAIR (Fair Access to Insurance Requirements) Plan can help New Mexican citizens and businesses.
SANTA FE, NM — The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) releases updated capital outlay appropriation balances for 2025 Legislative Session.
The state currently has a $2.24 billion balance in earmarked funding and a $3.26 billion balance in capital outlay, including statewide and legislative appropriations. The total capital funding balances are $5.5 billion. Capital Outlay projects move at a steady 25% of expenditures yearly. The state spends the oldest capital outlay funds first, then the new funds as they are appropriated and awarded. As the funding pool grows, so will the amount of unspent funds, but that doesn't mean projects are stalled.
DFA's new Infrastructure Planning & Development Division is working on increasing the expenditure rate by modernizing the digital capital outlay tracking and reporting platforms, streamlining funding navigation, and enhancing project transparency.
Heinrich named Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced his assignments on the Senate Appropriations Committee for the 119th Congress. Heinrich's positions on the Appropriations Committee allow him to directly advocate for and deliver investments that improve New Mexicans' safety, well-being, and quality of life.
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