Reward increased for suspected New Mexico serial bank robber

An unidentified man on Thursday afternoon (8/12/2021) robbed a U.S. Bank branch in Santa Fe, N.M.,

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PNM urges 44,000 past-due customers to immediately contact utility before electricity disconnections resume on Monday

Customers behind on their PNM bill must take immediate action to avoid a shutoff situation

(Albuquerque,

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State Assistance Awarded to Luna County’s Green Stream Farms

Project Will Expand Algae Growing, Add 23 Jobs

LUNA COUNTY, N.M. – A Southern New Mexico company

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A large critter kept me awake

By Mary Alice Murphy

Last night was an interesting, if not very sleepful night.

I was asleep, when I

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of Up To $500 Million in Emergency Rural Health Care Funds Under the American Rescue Plan

Funding Will Expand Access to COVID-19 Vaccines, Health Care Services and Food Assistance in Rural

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NMSU's KRWG rakes in NMBA awards for election coverage, radio station of the year

The New Mexico Broadcasters Association last week announced the winners of its Excellence in

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Rebecca Dow Criticizes Move to Ban Gun Shows in New Mexico

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES – After more than 40 years of gun shows at the EXPO New Mexico at the State

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Local Eateries are featured in the Taste of Downtown in Silver City 

chef bodhi of dianes restaurant with tastes copyPictured is Chef Bohdi of Diane’s Restaurant during a previous Taste of Downtown.Take a bite out

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Rebecca Dow Makes a Statement on Agency Turnover Under MLG

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES – In response to Secretary Brian Blalock's exit from the Children, Youth and

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20th Television’s ABC Hit Big Sky to Film in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) announced today that the ABC television hit

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Governor launches wage supplement program to support chile crop

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced the state of New Mexico will commit $5

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ICIP Work Session

The Bayard City Council will be conducting an Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan Work

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New Mexico and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency collaborate with Sceye on air quality monitoring initiative 

Five-year study will provide data critical to understanding air quality issues   

Today, the State and

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New Mexico COVID-19 update: *1,281 new cases, totaling 217,773

Four additional COVID-19 deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Thursday announced 1,281

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Notice of Intent to consider Ordinance No. O-21-04

GRANT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners, constituting the

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Create a Colorful Collage at the Free Make-and-Take at the Maker’s Market!

Silver City MainStreet/Arts & Cultural District is partnering with the Future Forge and various

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Department of Health Calls for Healthcare Providers to Register and Administer Vaccines

SANTA FE - The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH)  is calling on all New Mexico healthcare

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Wizard of Id Comic for August 12, 2021

wizaug12

BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for August 12, 2021

bcaug12

BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Grant County Commission hears updates at work session 081021, part 2

[Editor's Note: This is part 2 of a multi-part series of articles on the Grant County Commission work

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White Sands Missile Range - US 70 Roadblock

LAS CRUCES - The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office (NMDOT) along with

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Grant County Federated Republican Women Monthly Meeting August 16, 2021

The Grant County Federated Republican Women will hold its monthly meeting on August 16 at the

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Voting for New Mexico Military Kid in The Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Virtual Talent Contest now open

Vote for your favorite military kids’ unique talents through August 16 for them to have the chance to

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The New Mexico Film Office Announces Stranger Things Has Begun Filming in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Film Office today announced that Stranger Things, the popular

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Public Appointees Join the Natural Lands Protection Committee for the First Time in Nearly a Decade

SANTA FE, NM – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed three new public members to the New

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