Video: GOP members call on chair for fair debate on red-flag gun bill

Santa Fe, NM- One of the 2020 legislative session’s most controversial bills is moving through the

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Sally Gutierrez, 90, a resident of Silver City, NM

gutierrez 01Sally M. Gutierrez, 90, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, February 5, 2020

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Widowed and Single Persons Meeting March 9, 2020

Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County monthly meeting is Monday, March 9, 2020, 10:30 am at

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Early Childhood Trust Fund Delivering Opportunities to New Mexico’s Kids Bill Passes House Floor 

Santa Fe, N.M. – Delivering on the Democratic promise to uplift a generation of kids from a life

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Monday Meeting With Mayor Ladner February 17, 2020

Silver City Mayor Ken Ladner would like to invite your input, ideas and inspirations toward making our

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Angel R. Lucero, 81, a resident of Silver City, NM

lucero 02Angel R. Lucero, 81, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, February 7, 2020

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Governor’s Early Childhood Trust Fund legislation approved by House

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday issued the following statement after House

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Nelda Ruth Brown, 74, a resident of Silver City, NM

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Nelda Ruth Brown (Castor), 74, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on February 6, 2020,

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FBI MEDIA ALERT: Avoid Becoming a Victim of Romance Scams

Valentine’s Day and other opportunities for romance can be exciting, but they can also lead to

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President Proposes 1.2 Billion BLM budget to meet energy, conservation, and other priorities

Washington, D.C.—President Trump has proposed an appropriation of $1.2 billion for the Bureau of

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Bill To Modernize New Mexico’s Electric Grid Advances to House Floor

Santa Fe, N.M. – Today House Bill 233, the Energy Grid Modernization Roadmap, unanimously passed the House State Government,

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Gov. Lujan Grisham signs Senate Bill 4,delivering additional $8 million to Census efforts

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday signed Senate Bill 4, an essential bipartisan

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Republican Party of New Mexico Headquarters Vandalized Over Weekend

Albuquerque, February 10-- Albuquerque Police are working with the Republican Party of New Mexico in

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Trinity Downwinders 3rd Annual Benefit Sunday, March 15, 2020

1 pm - 5 pm at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St SW  Albuquerque NM  87102

Sponsored

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PFAS detected in Clovis public drinking water system

Levels are below U.S. EPA’s Lifetime Health Advisory

CLOVIS — The New Mexico Environment

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Valentine Sweetheart bestowed upon Sarkela

arlene photoPreceptor Tau Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi is pleased to announce Arlene Sarkela as their 2020

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Opportunity Scholarship moves forward out of first committee

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued the following statement after her proposal to

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Revamped Opportunity Scholarship proposal set to move forward

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced an improved proposal for tuition-free college,

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Operation Soundstage helps veterans transition into the film industry

SANTA FE, N.M. - The State of New Mexico and IATSE are offering new incentives to help military

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NMSU researchers look at surfactants for water conservation and their impact on soil health

soil health grassNew Mexico State University’s Extension Turfgrass Specialist Bernd Leinauer and his team are

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Western New Mexico University Artists in Residence for Ceramics Show Work for Limited Time

 dsc0981 4Western New Mexico University artists in residence for ceramics Atziry A. Apodaca and Natalie Rae

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Next Sunday, February 16, 2020, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

February 16, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street - "The Tortilla Star”

Local book author, Abbey

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Rita Robinson, 81, a resident of Santa Clara, NM - pending

Rita Robinson, 81, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest Sunday, February 9, 2020 at

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Angel R. Lucero, 81, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

Angel R. Lucero, 81, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, February 7, 2020 at

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SCPD Weekly Report 2/03/20 at 8:00 AM – 2/10/20 at 8:00 AM

For the week beginning Monday, February 3, 2020 at 8:00 am and ending Monday, February 10, 2020 at

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