Department of Health update sheds light on testing methods 102220

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NMSU researcher coauthors two papers on COVID-19’s impact on turfgrass industry

A New Mexico State University researcher is part of a group of turfgrass experts from several

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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day was created to provide a safe, convenient and responsible way to

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AG Balderas Announces Man Convicted of Possessing Child Exploitation Materials Sentenced To Prison

ALBUQUERQUE, NM---Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas announced that Donald Qualls was

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NMSU ranked on U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities 2021 list

New Mexico State University was recognized on the seventh annual U.S. News & World Report Best

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USDA Announces Fourth Round of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program

(Washington, D.C., Oct. 23, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it has

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Raymond Richard Perrault, 77, a resident of Santa Clara, NM - pending

Raymond Richard Perrault, 77, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest Friday, October 23,

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Amended public health order in effect

Hotspot businesses to be temporarily closed; retail hours limited; safety requirements for food

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NMSU’s Office of Experiential Learning to host sixth annual Health Professions Fair

New Mexico State University’s Office of Experiential Learning will host the sixth annual Health

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USDA approves New Mexico hemp production regulatory plan

NMDA aims to implement new plan for growers licensed after Oct. 31, 2020

LAS CRUCES – The United

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Winter Weather Driving Tips

Road Conditions for Southern New Mexico 

The NMDOT has prepared their personnel and equipment in

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Bridge Deck Repairs to begin in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One will begin bridge

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Tri-City Police Department Blotters – Oct. 19 - Oct. 22, 2020

Bayard Police Department

Monday, Oct. 19

Domestic disturbance
Maple Street
Caller advised that a

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Grant County Sheriff’s Office Blotter – Oct. 19 - Oct. 22, 2020

Monday, Oct. 19

Larceny
Whiskey Creek Airport Road
No narrative.

Negligent use of a firearm
Cottage

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Joe Biden Declares War on the Oil and Gas Industry in Final Presidential Debate: Plan Would Devastate New Mexico

A Vote for Joe Biden Will Kill Tens of Thousands of New Mexico Jobs and Dry Up State's Vital Tax

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Grant County holds regular meeting Oct. 15, 2020

Commissioners hear reports on Gila Regional Medical Center

By Mary Alice Murphy

After the usual

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New Mexico COVID-19 update: 797 new cases, totaling 40,168

Seven additional COVID-19 deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Friday announced

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Phasing Out Oil & Gas Development on Federal Lands Would Have Devastating Consequences for New Mexico

IPANM Releases Statement on Joe Biden's Oil & Gas Statements from Last Night's Debate

(Roswell)

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Cow Canyon Fire Update October 23, 2020

Location of Origin: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Alpine Ranger District

Start Date: August 18, 2020                                         Size: Approximately

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Luna Fire Update 102320

EMNRD-FORESTRY DIVISION

Incident Name: Luna Fire

Start Date & Time: October 17, 2020, 2000

Start

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Liberal Hypocrisy

Sometimes we all sit there and wonder why. It can range from questions such as why is the sky blue

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Wizard of Id Comic for October 23, 2020

wizoct23

BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for October 23, 2020

bcoct23

BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

NMSU to partner with Hispanic Scholarship Fund, The Bridge of Southern New Mexico to offer virtual college camp Nov. 7

New Mexico State University will partner with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and The Bridge of

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Aldo Leopold Charter School Fall YCC Crews Get Back in the Swing of Things

alcs1Colin Casler chisels a rock near Ritch Hall on the WNMU CampusThe fall Youth Conservation Crew

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