PNM Resources Foundation gives $62,000 in grants to 7 New Mexico nonprofits

Support goes to organizations serving thousands in a time of increased community needs   

(Albuquerque,

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State Senate confirms Dr. Tracie Collins as Cabinet Secretary of New Mexico Department of Health

SANTA FE - The New Mexico State Senate Rules Committee voted 38-1 on Friday to confirm Dr. Tracie

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Repeal of Abortion Ban Headed to Governor’s Desk

Final step to remove outdated statute & protect the right to reproductive health care in NM

Santa Fe,

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The Days Ahead: Readings and Discussion for Black History Month

On Thursday February 25, 5-6 p.m., WNMU and Southwest Word Fiesta will host a Black History Month

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New Mexico COVID-19 update: 318 new cases, totaling 182,050 - 021921

Nineteen additional COVID-19 deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Friday

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Learning to live a life on contentment

By Abe Villarreal

Every Wednesday morning, at 6:00 a.m., come rain or shine, I open my laptop for

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Tri-City police department blotters – Feb. 15 through Feb. 18, 2021

Bayard Police Department

Monday, Feb. 15

Welfare check
Fahey Street
Caller advised that a named

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Biologists Examine Winter Weather Impact on Texas Wildlife

AUSTIN - As much of Texas has experienced historic winter weather, native wildlife populations

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Children’s Grief Center Raises Almost $25,000 at Annual Healing Hearts Event

Albuquerque, NM – February 18, 2021 – The Children’s Grief Center of New Mexico—an organization that

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Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Feb. 15 through Feb. 18, 2021

Monday, Feb. 15

Welfare check
Rosedale and Cove roads
Female called advising she slid off the

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Senate Republicans Ask Governor to Revise COVID-19 "Red to Green Framework"

SANTA FE – This week, the Senate Republican Caucus sent a letter to Governor Michelle Lujan

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Human Services Department publishes the 2021 Data Book Volume 2

Human Services Department publishes the 2021 Data Book Volume 2

Provides national data that

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Livin' Large Lujan

 Wagyu beef, tuna steaks and Crown Royal all on the taxpayer's dime.

Governor Michelle Lujan

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Homogeneity or Diversity?

Diversity. We are told on a daily basis by those that have a platform that we must value diversity in our

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Wizard of Id Comic for February 19, 2021

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BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for February 19, 2021

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BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Silver City Ranger District Requesting Comments on Malone Mineral Exploration Drilling Project

Silver City, NM, February 18, 2020--For Immediate Release. The Gila National Forest, Silver City

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USDA Offers Disaster Assistance for Producers Facing Inclement Weather

Most of the nation is facing unusually cold weather, as a winter storm moved coast-to-coast over the

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Supreme Court Commission on Equity and Justice to hold first meeting

SANTA FE – The Supreme Court Commission on Equity and Justice will meet for the first time next

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COVID-19 Update: USDA, FDA Underscore Current Epidemiologic and Scientific Information Indicating No Transmission of COVID-19 Through Food or Food Packaging

The following is attributed to Acting USDA Secretary Kevin Shea and Acting FDA Commissioner Janet

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Bill Adding COVID-19 to Workers’ Comp Act Clears First Committee

With emergency clause, bill will become effective immediately

Santa Fe, N.M. – Essential workers who

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Department of Health Proposing Legislative Efforts to Reduce Fentanyl, Other Drug Overdose Deaths

SANTA FE - The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), in partnership with state lawmakers,

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State Assists 11 New Mexico Businesses in Training 232 Employees

SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development’s Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) Board

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PNM begins important upgrade project near Silver City, NM

Over half a million customers depend on PNM for electricity, and we are committed to delivering

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Glenda McKee, 74, a resident of Silver City, NM

glendamckee01Glenda McKee was born April 10, 1946 in Silver City, NM. She grew up in Whittier, CA but moved

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