Piñon Post Editor Files Ethics, AG Complaints Against Rep. Gail Chasey 

On Tuesday, Piñon Post editor John Block filed complaints with both the New Mexico Attorney

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RPNM Demands an Investigation, Reimbursement and an Apology after a Deeper Dive into Grocery Gate Shows Taxpayers on the Hook for More than $30,000

Gov. Lujan Grisham's Obscene Spending during Pandemic Is Revolting as Suffering Constituents Try to

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Bipartisan farm-to-table bill passes unanimously and video

Santa Fe, NM- House Bill 33, a measure that would create in-state meat inspection in New Mexico

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Tax increases approved, and opportunity to build new energy economy is blocked

Santa Fe, NM- Today, House Democrats passed a massive tax increase on middle class New Mexicans in

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Herrell Statement on H.R. 1

WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Yvette Herrell (R-N.M.) released the following statement after House

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Advanced Air Re-selected as Exclusive Essential Air Service (EAS) Provider for Silver City/Hurley/Deming, New Mexico

Deal extends partnership for two more years connecting Silver City to Phoenix and Albuquerque

Hawthorne, CA

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Wizard of Id Comic for March 4, 2021

wizmar04

BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for March 4, 2021

bcmar04

BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Roundup at the Roundhouse

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

WHAT'S HAPPENING

DEMOCRATS SEEK TO HURT NEW MEXICANS AT THE PUMPS

Democrats

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GRMC governing board held meeting 022521

By Mary Alice Murphy

As has become customary in the governing board meetings lately, Chair Alicia

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COVID-19 Housing cost assistance available

On Thursday, March 4, 2021, MFA will begin accepting applications for the COVID-19 Housing Cost

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New Farmer Infrastructure Grants Now Available

The New Mexico Farmers' Marketing Association (NMFMA), in collaboration with the New Mexico

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Expansion of Extended Learning Programs Heads to House Floor

Allows extended-day hours to qualify for funding, instead of only school year extensions

Santa Fe,

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NMSU STEM Outreach Center to apply for federal funds to support programs

The STEM Outreach Center at New Mexico State University intends to apply for a five-year grant to

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Webinar Series: PPP Updates for Your Small Business

The Small Business Administration has some key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) which

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NMSU contributes to reforestation study urging US to ramp up tree production

In order to realize the full potential of reforestation in the United States, the nation’s tree

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Local Educator and Literacy Advocate Read Native Story for Museum’s Bilingual Storytime


whispersOn Sunday, March 14, at 7pm, join Nancy Stephens, Executive Director Imagination Library, and Melissa

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Financial Management Graduation Requirement Heads to House Floor

Class would become a graduation requirement, teaching all students financial literacy

Santa Fe,

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UPDATED DATE: Friends of the Silver City Library's March 2021 Revamped Book Sale

The Silver City Friends of the Library (FOL) is very pleased to announce that, weather permitting, it will

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DVS to Host Live Facebook Discussion to Provide the Latest on COVID-19 Vaccines for Veterans Friday, March 5 

SANTA FE-The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) will host a live Facebook discussion about

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Now Accepting Summer Internship Applications

AUSTIN –The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now taking applications for summer

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Gov. authorizes expanded business loan program, tax relief for businesses and $600 rebate for individuals

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 1 and Senate Bill 3 into

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Arrowhead Center at NMSU welcomes new director of innovation commercialization

Patricia Marquez Knighten has been named director of Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State

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Legislation Protecting Native Access to the Polls Passes House

Santa Fe - In response to recent issues with access to the ballot during the pandemic and in

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Metal Theft Crime Bill Unanimously Passes House 

Criminalizes the costly property damage often resulting from metal theft 

Santa Fe, N.M. – Today,

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