Southwest Word Fiesta to host Women's History Month celebration

Southwest Word Fiesta is hosting a Women's History Month celebration on Monday, March 27, at 5 pm

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Johnathan Paul Alexander, 33, a resident of Las Cruces, NM

alexanderJohnathan Paul Alexander, 33, a resident of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal rest Friday, March 10, 2023

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Mercy Chacon, 86, a resident of Silver City, NM

chacon 03Mercy Chacon, born Mercedes Valencia, peacefully left this earth March 15, after a lengthy battle

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Guadalupe R. Martinez, 93, of Silver City, NM

Guadalupe R. Martinez, 93, of Silver City passed away at her residence on Friday, March 17, 2023.

Visitation

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Joan McCargish, 91, a resident of Reserve, NM - pending

Joan McCargish, 91, a resident of Reserve, NM, entered eternal rest Saturday, March 18, 2023 at

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Peter Vasquez, 60, a resident of Bayard, NM - pending

Peter Vasquez, 60, a resident of Bayard, NM, entered eternal rest Saturday, March 18, 2023 at

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Dora Rice, 70, a resident of Las Cruces, NM - pending

Dora Rice, 70, a resident of Las Cruces, NM, entered eternal rest Friday, March 17, 2023 at her

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Guy Graydon Claypool Jr., 92, a Marine-Army Veteran and resident of Chaparral, NM

Guy Graydon Claypool Jr., 92, a Marine-Army Veteran and resident of Chaparral, NM entered eternal rest

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Maria del Rosario Sotelo, 45, a resident of Silver City, NM

soteloMaria del Rosario Sotelo, 45, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest Friday, March 3,

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Robert Miller, 85, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

Robert Miller, 85, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest Monday, March 20, 2023 at

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Man Flees in White Van After Attempting to Rob an ATM in Albuquerque

The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are asking for the public's help to identify an

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The Old Order Falls Part 1

The Old Order Falls
By Charles Rein
Part I.

Historical fiction

⚠️  This story is a literary genre

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Silver High School football team recognized

By Lynn Janes

The Silver City Consolidated Schools held a work session February 27, 2023.

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Bayard Council to hold special meeting Marc 24, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE
The Bayard City Council will conduct a Special Meeting on Friday, March 24, 2023 at

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The New Earth Project: Creating Climate Solutions and Empowering Youth

Photos Courtesy of The New Earth Project:

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TRAFFIC ALERT NM 152 Roadway Closure

TRAFFIC ALERT
NM 152 Roadway Closure

KINGSTON – The New Mexico Department of Transportation

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Tri-City police department blotters – Mar. 17 through Mar. 19, 2023

Bayard Police Department

Friday, Mar. 17

Loud music
Poplar Street
Officer made contact with

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Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Mar. 17 through Mar. 19, 2023

Monday, Mar. 17

Liquor law
11820 Highway 180
Male tried to buy alcohol without proper ID/he left his ID

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Pedestrian fatally struck in Luna County, NM

Deming, NM – On March 17, 2023, at around 9:20 p.m., the New Mexico State Police investigated a

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Silver City Police Department blotter – Mar. 17 through Mar. 19, 2023

Friday, Mar. 17

Criminal trespass warning
3420 E. Highway 180
Female is sitting on the second

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Silver City P & Z commission CANCELS April 4, 2023 meeting

LEGAL NOTICE

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Town of Silver City Planning and Zoning

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Sweet Sixteen: Top Energy Hypocrites Start Road to Title

Top Energy Critics to Compete in Energy Hypocrite Madness

Washington, D.C. - To mark the annual

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A loss of a mother, and a lesson in perception

By Abe Villarreal

Something happens to a person when he loses a parent. Especially when he loses a

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You Cannot Be Anything You Want to Be

Are you wondering why not? I'll listen, too, to find out.

Wind Advisory 032023

wind advisory 032023Lowlands of the Bootheel-Uplands of the Bootheel-
Including the cities of Antelope Wells, Animas,

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