By NM State Parks Columbus, NM – Situated near the bootheel of New Mexico and in the southernmost part of the state, Pancho Villa State Park is located on the former site of Camp Furlong. Camp Furlong is a National Historic Landmark located in the Village of Columbus, NM. Camp …
Read More »State championship wrestling takes to the mats
State championship wrestling takes to the mats Friday and Saturday at Rio Rancho Santa Ana Star Center, with Santa Fe High, Capital, St. Michael’s qualifying a total of 26 grapplers. Something new has been added by the NMAA, with the GIRLS 2-day exhibition tournament comprised of 115 entries and representing 38 schools …
Read More »State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn calls out Oil Conservation Division
In association with misappropriating funds and not plugging abandoned oil and gas wells SANTA FE, NM – State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn is asking Gov. Susana Martinez and Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Cabinet Secretary Ken McQueen to stop misappropriating revenue from the Oil and Gas Reclamation Fund and instead use …
Read More »As Legislators Prepare to Spend Millions, State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn Makes Millions
SANTA FE, NM – As the 2018 legislative session convenes, Gov. Susana Martinez and lawmakers are loosening their belts and bellying up to the trough of “new” money. Contrarily, the State Land Office is making money – and a lot of it. The State Land Office on Tuesday collected more …
Read More »Income for Schools Surges from Activity on State Trust Lands
By State Land Commissioner SANTA FE, NM – State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn today announced that during the first six months of Fiscal Year 2018 the State Land Office collected $104 million from activity on State Trust Lands, which exceeds last fiscal year’s total earnings. The boost in revenues means …
Read More »New Mexico Fishing Report
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. By NM Game …
Read More »New Mexico MainStreet Receives Funding from USDA to Support Rural Economic Development
By State of New Mexico Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, Secretary Geisel announced that New Mexico MainStreet (NMMS), a program of the New Mexico Economic Development Department, has been awarded a $35,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to fund in-depth rural economic development services in the communities …
Read More »It wasn’t the Rose Bowl, but for Larry Rose III, his blossoming touchdown in overtime brought New Mexico State Friday night’s Arizona Bowl win over Utah State after a 57-year-old draught
Aggies hadn’t played a bowl game since defeating Utah State in the Sun Bow in 1960, and this time is was 26-20 in Tucson as their joyful fans stormed the field By Arnie Leshin As soon as senior Larry Rose III crossed the goal line, Aggie fans were already out of …
Read More »State Land Commissioner Seeks to Improve Terms for Garrett’s Desert Inn Lease
By State Land Commissioner SANTA FE, NM – State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn today announced he is disqualifying the winning bid to redevelop and lease the property known as Garrett’s Desert Inn in historic downtown Santa Fe. In November, GreenTree Hospitality and project partner Peak Hospitality together were one of …
Read More »State Park Ranger Amber Martinez Receives “Top Awards for Physical Fitness Excellence” at Southeastern NM Law Enforcement Academy
NM State Parks Hobbs, NM: State Park Ranger and Marine Enforcement Officer, Amber Martinez, received the “Top Cadet Award for Physical Fitness” and the “Physical Fitness Excellence Award” at the Southeastern NM Law Enforcement Academy’s graduation ceremony held in December in Hobbs, NM. Martinez, of Brantley Lake State Park hails …
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