New Mexico elected officials send open letter encouraging private sector vaccination policies

‘We need to finish the job. And we need your help.’

SANTA FE – Senior and local New Mexico elected

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Extension of emergency SNAP benefits will continue for August 2021

SANTA FE – New Mexico households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food

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Governor Lujan Grisham proclaims August Child Support Awareness Month

HSD promotes Modern Child Support Family Program

Santa Fe, N.M.  – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham proclaims

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Native American youth grow business ideas during Innoventure youth ag camp

This summer, Native American youth stretched their skills and fostered a future as the next

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Silver City MainStreet Receives Grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation

The Silver City MainStreet Project received a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation for the

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What we wear is what we share with others

By Abe Villarreal

I like meeting people that tell me who they are by what they choose to wear. Not

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GRMC Governing Board meeting 072921, part 2

By Mary Alice Murphy

This part 2 of the Gila Regional Governing Board meeting on July 29, 2021,

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NOW OPEN: ROAD CLOSURE NM 61 - at milepost 10, due to crash - 080721

ROAD ADVISORY
ROAD CLOSURE NM 61
NM 61 is closed at milepost 10 both directions due to a crash,

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Senators Greg Baca and David Gallegos Release Statement Following Meeting with PED Secretary and Secretary-Designate

SANTA FE – Yesterday, Senate Republican Leader, Senator Greg Baca (District 29-Bernalillo and

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Wizard of Id Comic for August 7, 2021

wizaug07

BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for August 7, 2021

bcaug07

BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Second District Mobile Office Hours for Field Representative of Yvette Herrell

Second District Field Representative Kim Perry will be holding mobile office hours next week in

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Wayne Williams, 37, a resident of Cliff, NM

waynewilliamsWayne Galen Williams “Bubba”, 37, a resident of Cliff NM entered eternal rest on July 30 at Gila

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Governor issues executive clemency to 19 individuals

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday issued another series of pardons, invoking her

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State Auditor Colón Announces Results of Albuquerque Police Department Special Audit

Auditor Colón announces the results of APD Overtime Practices Special Audit

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – This morning State

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Tri-City police Department blotters – Aug. 2 through Aug. 5, 2021

Bayard Police Department

Monday, Aug. 2

Domestic disturbance
400 Tom Foy Blvd.
Caller advising a named

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New Mexico COVID-19 update: 569 new cases, totaling 213,793 - 080521

Six additional COVID-19 deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Friday announced

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Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Aug. 2 through Aug. 5, 2021

Monday, Aug. 2

Welfare check
Arenas Valley and XYZ roads
Female appears to be crying and in

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Silver City Police Department blotter – Aug. 2 through Aug. 5, 2021

Monday, Aug 2

Fight
Canal Street
Caller advised some males are fighting.

Suspicious vehicle
Lori

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I'm Still an Optimist

Politicians are often successful in getting reelected because they know the majority of Americans are not

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Wizard of Id Comic for August 6, 2021

wizaug06

BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for August 6, 2021

bcaug06

BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

GSWCD has funds available to help with tree thinning

For the past 15 years the Grant Soil & Water Conservation District (GSWCD) has made funds

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GRMC Governing Board holds monthly meeting July 29, 2021

img 0077From left are GRMC Interim CEO Scott Manis, governing board member Chris Ponce, Chair Alicia

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18-Hole Championship Maude’s Canyon Disc Golf Course Lease Approved in Silver City

image004WNMU Vice President of Business Affairs Kelley Riddle and Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard sign

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