CDC urges mosquito precautions as West Nile season starts early
CDC is urging mosquito precautions over the Independence Day weekend as West Nile virus season starts early, with 48 human cases reported by June 30.
Outdoor Recreation
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Leasburg Dam State Park gets $2.9M in road, wastewater upgrades
Leasburg Dam State Park in Radium Springs is getting $2.9 million in upgrades, including road repairs, expanded parking and wastewater improvements.
Vasquez questions diversion of park fees from maintenance to D.C. projects
Rep. Gabe Vasquez is questioning the Interior Department over the diversion of National Park Service entrance fees from park maintenance to beautification projects in Washington, D.C.
Heinrich says Gila River bill, other conservation measures are being sidelined
Sen. Martin Heinrich said conservation and public lands bills, including his Gila River bill, are being left off a Senate committee vote list despite bipartisan support.
New Mexico State Parks offers free day use at fishing, boating parks June 6-7
New Mexico State Parks will offer free day use June 6-7 at state parks with fishing and boating opportunities during a national observance.
Reopening of Alumni Pond postponed as evaluation continues
NMSU postponed the reopening of Alumni Pond after the reconstructed pond used more water than anticipated during final evaluation.
New Mexico expands youth outdoor grants with new $100K funding tier
New Mexico is expanding its Outdoor Equity Fund with a new grant category offering up to $100,000 for organizations serving youth through outdoor programs.
Proposed federal budget cuts could impact New Mexico public lands, Heinrich says
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich says proposed federal budget cuts could significantly impact New Mexico’s public lands, national parks and wildlife programs.
New Mexico to invest $13.5M in trails, outdoor programs under FY27 budget
New Mexico will invest $13.5 million in trails, watershed projects and youth outdoor programs as part of the FY27 state budget.
