Wizard of Id Comic for February 22, 2021

wizfeb22

BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for February 22, 2021

bcfeb22

BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Grant County Commission reviewed the regular meeting agenda at the work session 020921, took action at regular meeting 021121, final part 5

[Editor's Note: This is part 5  and the final article of a multi-part series of articles from Grant

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Bayard puts out notice of request for construction services proposal

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

 Qualifications-based competitive sealed proposals for construction

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Lillian Mae Brown, 95, of Cliff, NM - pending

Lillian Mae Brown, 95, of Cliff, New Mexico passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Fort Bayard

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New Mexico COVID-19 update: 320 new cases, totaling 182,789 - 022121

Fourteen additional COVID-19 deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Sunday

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Wizard of Id Comic for February 21, 2021

wizfeb21

BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for February 21, 2021

bcfeb21

BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Chat with a local gunsmith

Photos and story by Roger Lanse

Al Storey and his rattlesnake sniffing dog BBAl Story, a machinist from San Diego, arrived in Grant County in

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Hunger, Food Security & Agricultural Stability Bill Passes Committee

Expands hunger programs, supports agriculture, and promotes sustainable practices in NM

Santa Fe,

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Paid Family & Medical Leave Act Passes House Committee

Ensures that New Mexicans can recover from medical procedures & care for newborn children without

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New Mexico COVID-19 update: 427 new cases, totaling 182,475 - 022021

Eleven additional COVID-19 deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Saturday

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Wizard of Id Comic for February 20, 2021

wizfeb20

BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for February 20, 2021

bcfeb20

BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Grant County Commission reviewed the regular meeting agenda at the work session 020921, took action at regular meeting 021121

[Editor’s Note: This is part 4 of a multi-part series of articles from Grant County Commission

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Compassionate Medical Aid-in-Dying Passes House

Bill gives terminally ill patients the option to choose death in a peaceful, dignified manner

Santa

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$200 Million in Small Business Relief Headed to Governor’s Desk

Provides immediate COVID relief to thousands of struggling small businesses in NM

Santa Fe, N.M. – A

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Statement on Change to Definition of ‘Agricultural Products’ in Reporting Trade Data

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2021 — USDA and the Department of Commerce decided in December 2020 to change

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Senator Mark Moores’ Student Athlete Endorsement Legislation Clears Senate with Unanimous, Bipartisan Support

SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Senate passed the “Student Athlete Endorsement Act” with

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House Unanimously Votes to Expand Teacher Scholarship Act 

Bill addresses NM’s teacher shortage by providing incentives to aspiring teachers

Santa Fe, N.M. – The

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NMDOT Traffic Report for week of February 21 to 28, 2021

In all construction zones, motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme

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State Reiterates Importance of Wearing Masks Properly

Department of Health encourages New Mexicans to double-mask where appropriate

SANTA FE—The New

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Legislation Opening New Mexico to Burgeoning Space Tourism Passes House 

HB 68 allows space companies to continue operations and attracts new companies to the state.

Santa Fe,

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The New Mexico Film Office Announces Three Productions Recently Filmed in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Film Office today announced three feature films shot in New

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U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Leadership in Farm Production and Conservation Mission Area

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today the appointment of Gloria

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