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SANTA FE – Freshman college enrollment continues to surge in New Mexico, the Higher Education Department announced Wednesday.
First-time enrollment in colleges and universities has risen 9.2 percent statewide, according to data for the fall 2024 semester.
This is yet another year-over-year increase in first-time, full-time college participation in New Mexico; meanwhile, the national trend is heading in the opposite direction.
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish in cooperation with Dustin Berg of www.gounlimited.org (“supporting disabled anglers”), 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.
Diabetes can lead to serious health problems
SANTA FE – November 14 is World Diabetes Day, a health observance created in 1991 by the World Health Organization and the International Diabetes Federation to raise awareness about diabetes as a public health threat and draw attention to actions people can take to prevent and manage the condition.
Some 12.5% of all New Mexicans were diagnosed with diabetes in 2023. Nearly a quarter of them are 65 years or older. The state's Hispanic/Latino population makes up nearly 15% of all cases. And 8.46% of all cases fall within the age range of 18 to 64.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – November 12, 2024 – Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands fire crews are preparing to implement prescribed (Rx) fire Thursday November 14thon 34 acres of piles within the previously announced Sulphur unit of the Sandia Rx Fire Plan.
Fire managers are taking advantage of recent precipitation, snow covered ground, cooler temperatures, and relative humidity recoveries that creates suitable conditions for burning piled slash and woody debris from earlier forest restoration work.
Landowners affected by the South Fork and Salt Fires may apply
SANTA FE – Following the disastrous South Fork and Salt Fires earlier this year, the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department's Forestry Division is accepting requests for post-fire erosion and hazardous tree mitigation assistance from landowners in the fire-affected areas.
State Forestry will pay contractors to conduct site assessments and carry out post-fire hazard mitigation projects on private land. These projects will reduce hazards from dead trees that may fall on houses or roads and help stabilize slopes to mitigate future potential flood risk.
SANTA FE – The state Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM), local and county officials, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Small Business Administration (SBA) will host a town hall for residents on Wednesday, November 13 at 5:30 p.m. at ENMU in Roswell and on Zoom.
This town hall will provide an opportunity for flood impacted residents to ask questions about recovery directly to subject matter experts.
43 programs selected for Outdoor Equity Fund in communities across New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Economic Development Department's (EDD) Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) proudly announces the award of $851,400 in grants to 43 organizations as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 Outdoor Equity Fund (OEF). These grants will benefit programs across 15 counties and seven Tribal communities, enhancing youth access to outdoor activities statewide.
"Investing in these programs provides immediate benefits to youth and communities and also builds long-term economic opportunities in the outdoor recreation sector," EDD Secretary-Designate Rob Black said, "By empowering young people through these initiatives, we nurture New Mexico's next generation of outdoor leaders and professionals."
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued the following statement in honor of Veterans Day:
"Today, we honor the tremendous sacrifice and commitment of New Mexico's veterans who have proudly served both our state and nation. Numbering more than 140,000, New Mexico has one of the largest veteran populations in the nation, reflecting the unique and resilient spirit of our people.
Our state is dedicated to supporting our veterans in meaningful ways. Today, we proudly celebrate the ribbon cutting of the Taos County Veterans Cemetery, a place of honor and remembrance that will stand as a symbol of community dedication and years of hard work by veterans, local leaders, and New Mexicans. With nearly $7.5 million invested by the state in its construction, the cemetery reflects our ongoing commitment to those who serve our nation in the military.
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