Johnnie Phyllis Morales, 56, a resident of Silver City, NM

johnniemoralesJohnnie Phyllis Morales was born September 1964, in Carlsbad New Mexico. She passed away on

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USDA Invests $42 Million in Distance Learning and Telemedicine Infrastructure to Improve Education and Health Outcomes

Investments Will Benefit 5 Million Rural Residents

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2021 – The United States

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New Mexico Celebrates Arbor Day and Arbor Month in March

New Mexicans encouraged to plant a tree for future climate action

Santa Fe, NM – Governor Michelle

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Aggravated battery on Hudson Street

By Roger Lanse

At about 6:16 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, a Silver City Police Department

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Socorro Villagran, 79, a resident of Arenas Valley, NM - pending

Socorro Villagran, 79, a resident of Arenas Valley, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, February 25,

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Donald Cowan, 89, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

Donald Cowan, 89, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, February 25, 2021 at

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Rebecca Dow Newsletter NM House of Representatives

News from Rebecca Down, New Mexico House of Representatives.

Fighting For Our Communities
This

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US 180 Virtual Public Meeting

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is conducting an engineering and environmental study that

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Bipartisan statement on MLG schools testing waiver request

Santa Fe, NM- The New Mexico Public Education Department requested and was denied a waiver to

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Feb. 24, 2021 update on gun-related legislation

After passing through the House Judiciary Committee, HB193, the expansion of the "red-flag" gun

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Wizard of Id Comic for February 25, 2021

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BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for February 25, 2021

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BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Waived Liquor License Fees Headed to House Floor

Provides relief for restaurants & other hospitality businesses hard hit by the pandemic

Santa Fe,

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Right to Earned Sick Leave Headed to House Floor 

Guarantees hard-working New Mexicans the right to sick time off and a healthy workplace 

Santa Fe,

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Legislation Supporting the Development of Local Clean Energy Economies Passes Committee

With a focus on the communities most impacted by climate change and the shift in energy markets, a diverse

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Vital Rural Infrastructure Bill Passes House

Constitutional Amendment paves the way for infrastructure investments in rural New Mexico

Santa Fe,

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COVID-19 Relief Bill Headed to Governor’s Desk

Provides four-month tax holiday to restaurants & $600 credit to hardworking New Mexicans

Santa Fe,

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New Mexico MainStreet’s Virtual Winter Conference Will Focus on “Creating a Climate of Confidence” in Districts, Business Community

Conference on March 5 & 12, 2021 is Free and Open to the Public

Santa Fe, N.M. – New Mexico

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Going To An Attorney

Another Short Story
By Elaine Carlson

"Are you really married?" Gosh dang, he almost seemed to be

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State Parks to reopen for all visitors

Santa Fe – Today the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s (EMNRD) State Parks

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P-EBT food benefits for 246,000 New Mexico children to be extended for school year 2020-2021

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s Human Services Department and Public Education Department partner to issue

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State Budget Passes House, Goes to Senate

The General Appropriations Act of 2021 funds economic relief efforts and continues investments in New

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Native Australian in Santa Fe explores future of education, community with help from NMSU’s Studio G

The education model at all levels changed with the pandemic, especially when many people shifted to

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Cannabis Legalization Act Headed to House Floor

Regulates the industry, creates jobs, and generates tax dollars for New Mexico

Santa Fe, N.M. –

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Grant County Commission holds brief special meeting 022321

By Mary Alice Murphy

The Grant County Commission held a brief special meeting on Feb. 23, 2021 to

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