Bill To Create a Study of Injectable Opioid Treatments Passes First Committee

Santa Fe, NM– Today, House Bill 73, which appropriates $150 thousand from the general fund to the

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Pine & Gold Street ADA Safety Improvements

DEMING – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is pleased to announce upcoming

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Democratic Bills Addressing Yazzie/Martinez Pass House Committee

Investing in education infrastructure, programs and kids, bills are a bold step to fulfilling

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GOP Social Security Exemption Bill Moves Forward

SANTA FE, NM— Rep. Cathrynn Brown (R-Carlsbad) and Rep. Gail Armstrong (R-Magdalena) yesterday

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NMDOT Traffic Report for week of February 2 to 9, 2020

In all construction zones, motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme

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Gov. statement on unanimous Senate confirmation of Sec. Groginsky

 SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday afternoon issued the following statement after the

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NMSU, Arrowhead Center moving ahead on Northern New Mexico AgriBusiness Accelerator pilot project

northeast nm agribusiness acceleratorSuzanne DeVos-Cole, agricultural agent in Mora County, asks questions about plans for the two-acre

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Continental Divide Trail Coalition will be discussed at the Community Collaboration Meeting 

Silver City MainStreet will hold the next Community Collaboration Meeting on Thursday, February

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House GOP joins 2nd amendment advocates at the Roundhouse

Santa Fe, NM- Today House Republicans joined 2nd Amendment advocates at the capitol in response to the

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Antiques Roadshow comes to Santa Fe, NM

In search of America’s hidden treasures for the series’ 25th season, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW visits

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Administration reaching out to New Mexico working families eligible for unclaimed tax refunds

SANTA FE – In an effort to put tax refunds in the pockets of New Mexicans who need it most, the

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Alzheimer’s Association Announces Free Dementia Caregiving Course Available in Las Cruces

Albuquerque, NM – January 31, 2020 - Families facing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease will have

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House tax committee passes regressive increase of NM gas tax

Santa Fe, NM- The House Taxation and Revenue committee today moved forward a gas tax measure

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CYFD Unveils Foster Care Regulation Changes that Align with Federal Law

The Changes Will Help Family and “Fictive Kin” of Children Taken into Care to Become Licensed

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Hidalgo Medical Services is One of Four NM Organizations to Attain 2019 New Mexico Performance Excellence Recognition

HMS has received the “Pinon” award from Quality New Mexico. Only four organizations received

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Single Vehicle Fatal Rollover Crash Mora County  

Mora County- On January 30, 2020 at about 4:32 p.m., the New Mexico State Police investigated a

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NMSU, NM EDGE celebrates largest certified public manager graduation group

nm edge january 2020Large group of people in white, black and turquoise shirts County officials receiving designation from

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Grant County Sheriff’s Office Blotter – Jan. 27 - Jan. 30, 2020

Monday, Jan. 27

Welfare check
Thomas Lane
Caller advised that she can hear a male yelling for

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Tri-City Police Department Blotters – Jan. 27 - Jan. 30, 2020

Bayard Police Department

Monday, Jan.27

Disturbance
400 Tom Foy Blvd.
Caller advised that her ex

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Silver City Police Department Blotter – Jan. 27 - Jan. 30, 2020

Monday, Jan. 27

Game and Fish
N. Swan Street
Injured doe stuck in the yard/isn’t injured to the point

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Republican Party of Grant County monthly meeting February 4, 2020

The Republican Party of Grant County will meet Tuesday February 4.

At 6:00 there is a potluck

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Rep. Tim Lewis seeks funds to support Fine Art education programs

Santa Fe, NM- Rep. Tim Lewis (R-Rio Rancho) will present HB 239 a bill that seeks to deliver

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The Real Lesson of Coronavirus

The coronavirus has a lot of people worried rightfully so to an extent. While so many people are

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Roundup at the Roundhouse 013020

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LEGISLATURE

1. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE MEASURES ADVANCE IN...

Bill Recognizing PTSD Amongst First Responders Passes Committee

High rates of PTSD, suicide, demands action for New Mexico’s first responders

Santa Fe, NM –

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