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Non-Local News Releases
This category will feature news releases from out-of-area government agencies and representatives, as well as events that are not taking place in the four-county area of Grant, Catron, Hidalgo or Luna. For local events please visit Local News Releases.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
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-10 Bridge Deck Repairs, Mile Marker 102 to 105, Deming/AkelaHW2M700118
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SANTA FE—The Children, Youth and Families Department issued the following statement in response to a state Department of Justice report on CYFD released today:
We are still reviewing the attorney general's report, but it's clear that it underplays or ignores significant, measurable progress the department has made in the last seven months — progress acknowledged by outside partners, the plaintiffs and co-neutrals in the Kevin S. settlement and sister agencies.
The death of any child is a tragedy. We grieve the loss of every life and share in the heartbreak endured by family and friends.
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Come Explore and Learn With Wildlife!
April 2026
April is here, spring is in full swing, and the Department of Wildlife's staff
is thrilled to provide several exciting educational activities!
You can see all of the Department's upcoming events on our website.
It's time to celebrate!
Join the New Mexico Department of Wildlife on Saturday, May 9, w2026, for a family-friendly day of outdoor fun, wildlife experiences and community celebration as we mark two major milestones: The completion of a decade-long renovation of the Glenwood State Fish Hatchery and the opening of the new Glenwood Allred Wildlife Management Area, a beautiful destination for birding, hiking and river access. Click here for more information.
Event Schedule:
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More than 170,000 students have participated since 2007
SANTA FE — New Mexico State Parks has increased funding for its Kids in Parks transportation grant program after school requests surpassed available funds for the 2025–2026 school year.
The program reimburses teachers for transportation costs to bring students to state parks for curriculum-based outdoor learning. For the current 2025-2026 school year, total funding increased to $34,199 – a roughly 128% increase over the program's original $15,00 allocation, with State Parks providing an additional $19,199.
"The Kids in Parks program ensures that transportation costs don't stand in the way of students experiencing outdoor learning," said Toby Velásquez, state parks division director. "Our state park system offers a vast array of environmental and cultural learning opportunities that help students build lasting connections to New Mexico's natural and cultural resources."
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SANTA FE – The Mexican wolf has returned to the wild in the state of Durango, Mexico, marking a historic effort nearly 50 years in the making.
Thanks to extensive collaboration between state, federal and Mexican agencies and other partners, two family groups consisting of four wolves each were transported from the U.S. to Durango in March 2026.
Additionally, an adult female Mexican wolf from the U.S. equipped with satellite telemetry was released in the state of Chihuahua to an area where other wolves are documented. Additional wolves from the U.S. are slated to be released in late spring into the same area, where they are expected to find other wolves and form successful packs to expand the number and area occupied by Mexican wolves.
- Category: Non-Local News Releases
Santa Fe, NM — In response to a deeply troubling report released by the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ), New Mexico Senate Republicans are demanding an immediate, top-to-bottom refocus of the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) on its core mission: protecting vulnerable children. Additionally, the Senators are calling for direct accountability from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, CYFD Cabinet Secretary Valerie Sandoval, and the Democrat legislators who have repeatedly stonewalled Republican legislation aimed at addressing this agency's deadly failures.
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