Non-Local News Releases

The U.S. District Court in Tucson has ruled in favor of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the Arizona Game and Fish Department and against a coalition of plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the FWS’s 2022 Mexican wolf 10(j) management rule for the recovery of Mexican wolves. 

In reaching this decision, U.S. District Court Judge Scott Rash evaluated written and oral arguments on the science underpinning the Mexican wolf recovery program from all parties and concluded that the professional wildlife conservation agencies charged with wolf recovery were correct and the course to recovery was reasonable and achievable with the current management rule.

 College students who want to start a career of a lifetime can apply for the Summer 2026 FBI Honors Internship Program.

The application window opened on April 14th, and the deadline to apply is May 2, 2025.

The FBI Honors Internship is open for full-time undergraduate and graduate students. This paid internship gives students the opportunity to work across the country, including New Mexico.

SANTA FE – The state Supreme Court today reinstated the child abuse conviction of a religious group's co-leader for medically neglecting a 12-year-old boy who died at a compound in rural Cibola County.

In a unanimous opinion, the Court reversed a district court's decision that granted a habeas corpus petition by Deborah Green, who led the Aggressive Christian Missionary Training Corps along with her husband.  The district court set aside Green's plea agreement and dismissed the child abuse charge against her.

SANTA FE — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today issued the following statement on the death of Pope Francis: 

"Today, Manny and I join the people of New Mexico and the global community in mourning the loss of Pope Francis, who passed away this morning at the age of 88. 

Pope Francis embodied values that resonate deeply with New Mexicans – compassion for the marginalized, dignity for the forgotten, and grace extended to all. Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis called for 'a humble, more merciful and inclusive church' that would reach out to the peripheries of society. His ministry touched countless lives, including many in New Mexico where his message of inclusion resonated across our diverse communities. 

Santa Fe, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include 21 oil and gas leases, totaling 8843 acres. The comment period ends May 21, 2025.

The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in March 2025 and is now seeking public comment on the parcels and the related environmental analysis. The BLM will use input from the public to help complete its review of each parcel.

 Rio Grande Fire 

Update: Lines on the north and south divisions of the Rio Grande Fire held through yesterday afternoon's high winds, allowing containment to rise to 60%. Fire activity continued to decrease, although interior heat was found in heavy fuels causing ember

 wash. Evacuations were lifted for the area. Today, some resources are being released, and remaining crews will be focused on extinguishing interior heat. This will be the final notification on this fire unless there are significant changes.   

Mexican Wolf Recovery Program Update

First Quarter 2025 (January, February, March)

The Mexican Wolf Recovery Program quarterly updates are produced by the Mexican Wolf Interagency Field Team and provide updates on program activities in the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area (MWEPA) in Arizona [including the Fort Apache Indian Reservation (FAIR) and San Carlos Apache Reservation (SCAR)], and New Mexico.

To view the First Quarter 2025 (January, February, March) summary, click the link below.

The Mexican Wolf Recovery Program is a multi-agency cooperative effort among the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF), USDA Forest Service (USFS), USDA-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services (WS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), White Mountain Apache Tribe (WMAT), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and the U.S. National Park Service (NPS).

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The Republican Party of New Mexico joins with fellow New Mexicans across the state in observing Holy Week, a sacred time dedicated to reflecting on the life, passion, and miraculous resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 

This journey of Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, honoring Christ’s humble entry into Jerusalem, continues through the solemn remembrance of Good Friday—reflecting on His betrayal, agony, and sacrifice on the cross—and culminates in the joyous celebration of Easter, when we rejoice in the glory of His resurrection and the promise of salvation for all.