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President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for New Mexico

FEMA · July 11, 2025

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New Mexico to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from severe storms, flooding and landslides beginning on June 23, 2025, and...

Heinrich Grills Trump Administration Nominee on Maintaining a Robust Energy Grid That Keeps Utility Costs Low for Families, Oil Spills in New Mexico

U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources · July 9, 2025

Heinrich to Audrey Robertson, nominee to spearhead DOE’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office: “Do you agree that in the face of rising demand, that the grid requires more, not less affordable, reliable energy?” WASHINGTON — During a U.S....

National Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 Provides Immediate Crisis Counseling to People Affected by Flash Flooding in New Mexico

SAMHSA · July 10, 2025

The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH), at 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate counseling to anyone affected by the flash flooding in New Mexico. A tragedy like this can have an enormous impact on people, including survivors, first responders,...

New Mexico Governor mobilizes resources following catastrophic flooding in Ruidoso

New Mexico Office of The Governor · July 9, 2025

SANTA FE – New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement: Ruidoso endured devastating wildfires and flooding last summer, and now catastrophic flooding is hitting this resilient community again. This crisis demands...

Water Quality Impacts from the Largest Wildfire in New Mexico’s History

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory · July 9, 2025

The Science Water quality changes in the immediate area of wildfires are commonly measured in streams and rivers. The spatial extent of these impacts downstream of burn areas, however, are more difficult to measure. This study used historical...

Governor secures some federal resources for Ruidoso – State works with federal partners for additional financial assistance

New Mexico Office of The Governor · July 10, 2025

SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico today received partial approval for a federal emergency declaration for flood-damaged communities, providing immediate federal personnel resources to support response and recovery efforts in Ruidoso while work...

Attorney General Bonta Blasts U.S. EPA for Illegally Terminating Environmental Justice Grants

Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice · July 7, 2025

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief supporting Earthjustice, Public Rights Project, and Southern Environmental Law Center in their class action...

Attorney General James Takes Action to Block Unlawful Termination of Environmental Justice Grant Program

New York Attorney General · July 8, 2025

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led a coalition of 19 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for unlawfully terminating the Environmental...

New U.S. Customs and Border Protection Santa Teresa port director Michael Quinonez sworn in during change of command ceremony

U.S. Customs and Border Protection · July 10, 2025

SANTA TERESA N.M. -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Santa Teresa Port Director Michael Quinonez was sworn into office July 10 during a formal change of command ceremony. Family, friends, colleagues, and local dignitaries attended the event at...

Heinrich Votes Against Republicans’ Big, Beautiful Betrayal of New Mexico Families to Give Tax Handouts to Billionaires

U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources · July 1, 2025

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) stood up for New Mexico families by voting against Senate Republicans’ budget reconciliation that funds Republicans’ tax handouts for billionaires at the expense of working people. For over 27...

Golconda Gold Ltd. Releases Q2 2025 Production Update

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · July 10, 2025

TORONTO, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Golconda Gold Ltd. (“Golconda Gold” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: GG; OTCQB: GGGOF) is pleased to announce production of 3,030 ounces of gold for the second quarter of 2025 (“Q2”) at its Galaxy Gold Mine...

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Takes Legal Action to Defend North Carolinians’ Access to Critical Information During Natural Disasters

North Carolina Attorney General · June 20, 2025

RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 21 other attorneys general joined an amicus brief to protect funding for public radio and TV stations that provide vital emergency communications to North Carolinians during natural disasters,...

Three Dispensaries in New Mexico Helping Redefine Cannabis Retail Through Wellness, Community, and Local Culture

EIN Presswire · June 20, 2025

Mama and the Girls, Fruit of the Earth Organics, and Canvas Organics Bring a New Kind of Cannabis Experience to Albuquerque and Santa Fe SANTA FE, NM, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As New Mexico’s cannabis market continues...

YMCA of the USA and MissionSquare Foundation Expand National Partnership to Elevate Youth Civic Engagement and Develop Future Leaders

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · July 10, 2025

CHICAGO, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600+ YMCAs across the country, is proud to announce the third year of its national partnership with the MissionSquare Foundation. This...

Heinrich Raises Alarm About New Mexico Public Lands at Risk in Republicans’ Reconciliation Bill

U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources · June 18, 2025

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member on the U.S. Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released a list of public lands in New Mexico that are at risk of being sold off if Republicans’ reconciliation package...

Healthcare Boss Academy Founder Jason Duprat Seeks FANA Board of Directors Position to Advance Florida CRNA Interests

EIN Presswire · July 9, 2025

Accomplished Healthcare Entrepreneur and Former Navy Officer Brings Proven Leadership Experience to Strengthen Professional Advocacy ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Healthcare Boss Academy announced its strong...

Attorney General Ford Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Meta to Protect Users from Fraudulent Investment Ads

Nevada Attorney General · July 8, 2025

Carson City, NV — Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general in calling on Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) to protect people from fraudulent investment ads appearing on Facebook. In their letter...

Five hundred+ rural locations gain high-speed internet access – $6.8M federal funding connects previously unserved communities

New Mexico Office of The Governor · July 8, 2025

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced that three completed broadband projects have connected more than 500 rural locations to high-speed internet in Cibola and McKinley counties through the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion...

Lancaster Strengthens Gold Portfolio with Completion of Lake Cargelligo Acquisition

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · July 7, 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lancaster Resources Inc. (CSE:LCR) (OTC Pink:LANRF) (FRA:6UF0) (“Lancaster”, the “Company”) is pleased to announce the completion of its acquisition of 100% of the Lake Cargelligo Gold...

Tower Semiconductor and pSemi Win the Prestigious Industry Paper Competition Award at IMS 2025

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · July 8, 2025

Award-winning paper showcases breakthroughs in wideband RF switch performance, reinforcing Tower’s leadership in advanced RF front-end innovation MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel — July 08, 2025 — Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ/TASE: TSEM), a leading foundry of...