NM Department of Health to Host Community Blood Drive Oct. 17th SANTA FE, NM — In response to the tragic shooting in Las Vegas, Governor Susana Martinez today authorized time off for any state employee who helps donate blood to assist the people of Las Vegas. The New Mexico Department …
Read More »State Land Commissioner Opens New Campsites in Eddy County to Sportsmen
SANTA FE, NM – In an effort to improve the sportsman experience on New Mexico State Trust Lands, State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn today announced two new campsites are now open near Carlsbad in Eddy County. The two campsites, pictured below, are clearly marked and ideally suited for tents and …
Read More »New Mexico State Parks Announce Seasonal Closures for Fall and Winter Season
Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico State Parks Division announces seasonal and partial closures at many state parks. Check out www.nmparks.com to see a complete listing of all seasonal closures throughout the state and new winter hours at various parks. As temperatures drop, so does visitation during the cold, …
Read More »State Land Commissioner Offers State Trust Lands in Rio Rancho for Residential Development
SANTA FE, NM – As Rio Rancho’s population boom advances, State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn is now accepting bids on a 50-acre parcel of State Trust Lands within the Paseo Gateway master-planned community located east of Unser Boulevard and adjacent to Sue Cleveland High School. “State Trust Lands often lie …
Read More »Udall to Cosponsor Bernie Sanders’ Medicare for All Legislation
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall announced that he will sign on as an original cosponsor to Senator Bernie Sanders’ Medicare for All legislation, which would ensure every American would have access to comprehensive health insurance regardless of income or employment status. Udall supported similar proposals sponsored by Rep. …
Read More »Texas Dirt Bandits Fess Up to Taking New Mexico Dirt but Refuse to Pony Up
“Public schools are the sole beneficiary of those revenues and they need the money more than Texas bureaucrats.” – State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn. SANTA FE, NM – The fight over dirt may be over, but the dust hasn’t settled. Hudspeth County, Texas officials have conceded that Texas road crews …
Read More »Udall Offers Condolences on the Passing of Former NM State Rep. Luciano ‘Lucky’ Varela
SANTA FE, N.M. — Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall issued the following statement in remembrance of former longtime State Rep. Luciano “Lucky” Varela: “Jill and I offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of former State Rep. Luciano ‘Lucky’ Varela, and we join all of New Mexico in …
Read More »Department seeking next generation of conservation officers
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is seeking qualified men and women to join the next generation of conservation officers who protect and conserve the state’s wildlife and natural resources. The department is accepting applications for game warden trainees with a starting pay of $17.03 …
Read More »Luján Statement in Response to Tragic Shooting in Clovis
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) today released the following statement following reports of a shooting at the Clovis-Carver Public Library this evening: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and the families of the tragic shooting at the Clovis –Carver Public Library in Clovis tonight. While …
Read More »Governor Susana Martinez Announces More Than 2,000 Jobs Created Through JTIP in 2017
Nearly 10,000 Jobs Created Through JTIP Since 2011 Albuquerque, N.M. – Today, Governor Susana Martinez joined local business leaders to announce that JTIP created more than 2,000 jobs in 2017. This brings the total amount of JTIP jobs created over the last seven years to nearly 10,000. The program also …
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