Non-Local News Releases

Students from the school of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management in New Mexico State University's College of Agricultural, Environmental and Consumer Sciences are getting a taste of real-world experience in the hospitality industry by hosting several food and beverage events this spring.  

The students working these meals and events come from a wide variety of experiential learning classes and student clubs. They are future managers and leaders of all aspects of the hospitality industry.  

"By participating in these meals and events through classes and volunteering, HRTM students gain the hands-on experience in all areas of guest service, production, and event planning that our hospitality industry partners and employers seek," said Jean Hertzman, director of NMSU's School of HRTM. "The students value the opportunities to hone their skills and the interaction with their classmates, faculty, and HRTM guests."  

As part of the Nelson-Boswell Reading Series, La Sociedad para Las Artes the Department of Art are co-hosting a public reading event for poet Anthony Sutton.

Sutton, Inprint C. Glenn Cambor fellow in the University of Houston Literature and Creative Writing Ph. D. program, is the author of "Particles of a Stranger Light" published by Veliz Books in 2023. He will read from his work at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 at New Mexico State University in the Creative Media Institute Theater in Milton Hall, Room 171.

Master of Fine Arts candidate in fiction, Kathy Key-Tello, also will be reading from thesis works. The event is free and open to the public and includes a reception following the reading.

Heinrich Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children Online, Hold Big Tech Accountable 

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Artificial Intelligence Caucus, announced that he is cosponsoring the Kids Online Safety Act, bipartisan legislation to provide kids and parents with better tools to protect themselves online, hold Big Tech accountable, and provide transparency into black box algorithms. The legislation is led by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and cosponsored by a total of 62 senators.  

Traffic Alert

LAS CRUCES - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One office will close the I-10 eastbound off ramp (I-10 exit 139/NM 292) and the northbound lanes of Motel Blvd., under I-10 for concrete removal and replacement. 

Starting Monday, February 19, 2024, A-Mountain Construction (Contractor) will begin replacing broken concrete slabs on the eastbound off ramp at Motel Blvd and the northbound lanes of Motel Blvd under I-10. Closures will be in place continuously until Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Traffic is encouraged to seek an alternate route; detour signage will be in place for local traffic. The NMDOT apologies for the inconvenience and appreciates your patience. All closures are subject to change, and weather pending. 

The NMDOT is committed to the safety of the traveling public and thanks you for your cooperation during this work. For updated information go to: New Mexico Department of Transportation at www.nmroads.com  or call 511. 

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Happening now: 2024 New Mexico Outdoor Adventures Hunting & Fishing Show

Feb. 16-18, 2024 • Manuel Lujan Building • Expo NM

HATCH - The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office in cooperation with La Calerita LLC (Contractor) will be continuing the bridge rehabilitation project on NM 26 at milepost 47.7 over Interstate 25. 

Starting tomorrow February 16, 2024, the northbound exit at milepost 41 (Hatch) will be closed. Travelers wishing to enter Hatch will need to use the Rincon detour at milepost 35. Traffic exiting Hatch via NM 26 onto northbound Interstate 25 will be allowed. Traffic leaving the transfer station will need to utilize exit 51 (Garfield) back into Hatch. Drivers should be vigilant for construction signing.  

A well-known business owner and philanthropist in Las Cruces with many awards to her credit soon will receive another prestigious award from the Las Cruces International Film Festival.

Wanda Bowman will be the LCIFF's next "Hometown Hero" at a ceremony during the ninth annual film festival, April 3-7. The festival is supported by New Mexico State University and Visit Las Cruces.

Each year the "Hometown Hero" award recognizes someone with ties to the Las Cruces area who has made significant contributions to the community both within Las Cruces and beyond.

SB 3 Paid Family Medical Leave Act, a new tax on employees and employers, was killed today! That means your hard work paid off.

You took the time to send emails, call, and use social media to express your frustration about the Senate and House passing yet another tax...and it worked! SB 3 Paid Family and Medical Leave Act , a tax that would have devastated New Mexican workers and businesses, was killed today with a House floor vote. 

The final vote was 34 for and 36 against.