Spaceport Claims Don’t Add Up

By Danny Seymour

A study released recently by the consulting firm Moss Adams made headlines with the

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 STATE OF NEW MEXICO
54th LEGISLATURE

Thursday, February 13, 2020

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE

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Silver City Trails and Open Space Committee to meet 022620

LEGAL NOTICE
The Town of Silver City Trails and Open Space Committee will hold a regular meeting

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Freeport McMoRan to hold mining activity as part of Territorial Day

The events will take place at the Silver City Museum Annes

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Power The Future Calls on New Mexico Representatives to Take a Position on AOC’s Fracking Ban

Socialist New York Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Ban All Fracking – New Mexico Representatives

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GSWCD challenged to tell its story - part 2

gcswcd 1The attached photo is of an irrigated field in Grant County that was being leveled for more

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Wizard of Id Comic for February 13, 2020

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BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for February 13, 2020

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BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Don “Donnie” Turner, Guest Speaker at February Westerners International Meeting Corral #36

postccard february 2020Don Turner will be the guest speaker at the Westerners’ meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 18,

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Bill to Protect Victims of Human Trafficking Passes House Judiciary Committee

Increases Penalties For Sex Trafficking, Requires Offenders To Register In New Mexico

Santa Fe,

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Reorganization to New Mexico’s PRC Advances to the House Floor

Addressing questions, House Judicial Committee substitute accepted and approved by House Judiciary

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Democratic Legislation Investing in Native Education Passes House Committee

Improves access to quality culturally relevant education for Native youth, including those with

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Torrance County Commission Passes Resolution Opposing “Red Flag” Laws

ESTANCIA, NM – Earlier today, the Torrance County Commission unanimously passed a resolution

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Captivating Kids Activities at Museum for Territorial Charter Day

image001 2Learn to drive a haul truck in a virtual reality simulator at Freeport McMoran’s activity center at the

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USDA Invites Input on Regional Conservation Partnership Program Rule

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 12, 2020 – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) seeks

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Gila Native Plant Society meeting on February 21, 2020

flower of adansonia rubrostipa 2Flower of Adansonia rubrostipa (Photo courtesy of Zachary Rogers)The Gila Native Plant Society’s

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Anthony Quintana Shares His Business Plan at Rotary Meeting

Anthony Quintana, owner of Q’s Southern Bistro and The Mix, will share his business plan with

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Grant Soil and Water District meeting February 24, 2020

The regular monthly board meeting of the Grant Soil & Water Conservation District will be held

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Legislation to Cut Drug Prices with Imports from Canada Passes Final Committee

Legislation facilitates wholesale imports of prescription drugs, passing savings on to consumers

Santa Fe

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Pension reform advances with bipartisan support

SANTA FE – Direly needed pension reform legislation passed the New Mexico State Senate on

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USDA to Invest $38.9 million in 2020 through the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI).  

WASHINGTON, February 7, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources

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Bill To Revise Tobacco Product Regulations Advances to House Floor

Reduces Access for Minors and Regulates Currently Unlicensed Retailers

Santa Fe, N.M. – Today

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8th Annual WNMU foundation Scholarship Gala

image003 1It’s the most anticipated event of the year! Join the Western New Mexico University Foundation

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Red River Mardi Gras—the Biggest Party in New Mexico

When you’re, here you’re Krewe

Red River, New Mexico—Main Street in Red River is more than 1,200

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Registration open for 2020 AgriFuture Educational Institute

AgriFuture event is May 18-20 in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE – Do you have a passion for agriculture

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