Dems vote in support of trial lawyers over NM communities, non-profits, and law enforcement

Santa Fe, NM- House Bill 4 passed the House of Representatives today on a vote of 39-29. The bill is

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Joint meeting between Bayard and Hurley councils on Feb. 23, 2021 has been canceled

Joint Bayard and Hurley councils meeting set for Feb. 23, 2021 has been canceled. 

Now is not the time to give up!

This pandemic is hitting too close to home and it's time we sent it packing! I learned this week of

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Winter weather advisory extended 021621

winter weather adivory extended 021621Winter Storm Continues to Move Through the Borderland Today... .Another winter storm system

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Power The Future Launches Biden’s Green Radicals

Website Will Hold Biden Administration Officials Accountable

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Power The Future

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Silver City Police Department blotter – Feb. 12 through Feb. 14, 2021

Friday, Feb. 12

Domestic disturbance
2750 E. Highway 180
Caller advised a subject is yelling for

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Headwater Streams in the Rio Grande and Gila River Watersheds to Benefit from Nearly $600,000 in Restoration Grants

Headwater Streams in the Rio Grande and Gila River Watersheds to Benefit from Nearly $600,000 in

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Silver City Trails and Open Space Committee to hold online regular meeting Feb. 24, 2021

LEGAL NOTICE
The Town of Silver City Trails and Open Space Committee will hold an online regular

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Wizard of Id Comic for February 16, 2021

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BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for February 16, 2021

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BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Alcohol Delivery Bill Heads to House Floor

Provides new income streams and licensing options for NM’s struggling restaurant industry

Santa Fe,

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Senate Bill to Repeal Abortion Ban Headed to House Floor

Removes an outdated statute & protects women’s right to reproductive health care

Santa Fe, N.M. –

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Senate Committee Advances Legislation to Provide Legislative Involvement in Emergency Declarations and Orders

SANTA FE – Senate Bill 74 (SB 74), sponsored by Republican Leader, Senator Greg Baca (District

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Scholarship Legislation for Homeschool and Vocational Students Clears Senate Committee

SANTA FE – The Senate Education Committee today advanced Senate Bill 234 (SB 234) and Senate Bill

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Construction begins on NMSU, El Paso Electric solar project

Construction is now underway on a renewable energy project at New Mexico State University’s

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Senate Committee Advances Bill Creating Special Primary Election for U.S. Representative

SANTA FE – The Senate Rules Committee today advanced Senate Bill 254 (SB 254), sponsored by

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Wind Advisory 021621

wind advisory lowsland 021621Lowlands of the Bootheel-Uplands of the Bootheel-
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Including the

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Supreme Court issues opinion on state’s authority to restrict business operations during public health emergency

SANTA FE – The governor and Department of Health have legislatively granted authority to restrict or

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Native Education Funding Passes House Education Committee

Preserves Native languages & adjusts state funding for at-risk tribal communities

Santa Fe, N.M. – Bold new

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Rep. Thomson, DD Planning Council introduce legislation to advocate for students with disabilities and their families  

SANTA FE – Today, Rep. Elizabeth “Liz” Thomson and the New Mexico Developmental Disabilities

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Cannabis Legalization Act Passes House Health Committee

Legalization would regulate the industry, create jobs, and generate tax dollars for NM

Santa Fe,

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NMSU students named Great Minds in STEM scholars

Five students in the College of Arts and Sciences were honored as 2020 Great Minds in STEM

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Mary Ellen Gose, 95, a resident of Silver City, NM

maryellengoseMary Ellen Gose, 95, passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, at Santa Clara Assisted Living, where she

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Frances Kay Triplett, 89, of Silver City, NM

francestriplettFrances Kay Triplett, 89, of Silver City, NM passed away February 13, 2021, three weeks before her

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Raymond Henry Freeman, 74, of Glenwood, NM

Raymond Henry Freeman, 74, of Glenwood, NM passed away Friday 12, 2021. At his request, cremation of his

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