White Sands Missile Range - US 70 Roadblock

LAS CRUCES - The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office (NMDOT) along with

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DVS to host a Facebook discussion on veteran suicide prevention awareness

SANTA FE-The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) is hosting a “live” Facebook

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Office of the New Mexico Natural Resources Trustee Seeks Public Comment on Draft Cimarron Canyon Restoration Plan

Draft plan proposes projects to restore natural resources injured by 2016 Fuel Spill

The New Mexico

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USDA Ready to Assist Farmers, Ranchers and Communities Affected by Winter Storms

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2021 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds rural communities,

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Fidel Quintana to lead Walk4Witness Program

fidelquintanaCongratulations to Fidel Quintana for being selected by the State of New Mexico Senior Olympics to

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Rep. Matthews, Office of Guardianship introduce legislation to require licensure for professional guardians  

SANTA FE – Today, Rep. Marian Matthews and the New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Planning

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Sonya L. Smith Unanimously Confirmed as DVS Secretary

sonyasmithSANTA FE-Sonya L. Smith was unanimously confirmed by the New Mexico Senate today as secretary of the

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PNM bill payment assistance increased to $500 for small businesses and nonprofits

Deadline extended to November for families and businesses that need help paying. PNM COVID

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Gov. Lujan Grisham Failing New Mexicans by Not Taking Action to Protect Oil and Gas Industry and Public School Students

Governor's Apathy Manifests Lack of Leadership as Chief Executives of Texas and Oklahoma Fight for

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Roundup at the Roundhouse 021721

Wednesday , February 17, 2021

WHAT'S HAPPENING
SENATE BILL THAT WOULD BAN FRACKING WOULD KILL NEW

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Ongoing Conversations --- A Good Idea

By Elaine Carlson

"Playing the 'Star-Spangled Banner' at sporting events has become an empty

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Bayard Council to hold executive session followed by regular meeting Feb. 22, 2021

LEGAL NOTICE

The Bayard City Council will conduct a Closed Executive Session on Monday, February

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New Mexico COVID-19 update: 281 new cases, totaling 181,332 - 021721

Twelve additional COVID-19 deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Wednesday

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Farm-to-table options for NM could be left on the chopping block

Santa Fe, NM- Amongst the political angling and posturing during the 2021 Legislative Session, two

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Senate Republican Caucus Issues Statement in Support of Business Community Campaign

SANTA FE — Today, the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce and 21 business groups launched a new

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Boston Hill Mine Safeguard Project - virtual meeting

Supreme Court Justice Thomson to discuss judicial system with students

SANTA FE – New Mexico students will have an opportunity to discuss the judicial system with a

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Universal Health Care Planning Board Passes House Committee

Creates a planning board to provide recommendations for comprehensive health care coverage in New

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Senate Committee Advances “Anonymous Reporting” School Safety Legislation

SANTA FE – The Senate Education Committee today advanced legislation to help local schools and law

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Spaceport America Cup is going virtual for 2021

Spaceport America and partners Experimental Sounding Rocket Association (ESRA) have announced that

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Natural Resources Committee Taps Herrell for Leadership Role

WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Yvette Herrell (R-N.M.) today announced she will serve as Vice Ranking

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Why Ever, but Especially Why Now? Concerned About NM Businesses

As we enter into the midpoint of the legislative session, I need to raise some concerns with you.

New

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CLAY Festival announces 2021 dates

Untitled Document
SAVE THE DATE
CLAY FESTIVAL
JULY 12 - 18, 2021
We are excited to announce the
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New Mexico Republican National Committeewoman Appointed to RNC's Newly Created Election Integrity Committee

Tina Dziuk of Valencia County Will Help Develop National Strategies for Fair and Honest Elections...

Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Statement on the Passing of Conservative Radio Legend Rush Limbaugh

Albuquerque, February 17—The following is a statement from RPNM Chairman Steve Pearce on the

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