Grant County Sheriff’s Department Blotter – Feb. 11 - Feb. 14, 2019

Monday, Feb. 11

Breaking and entering
El Paseo Road – Upper Mimbres
Caller advised someone got into

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Joint Resolution to Invest in New Mexico’s Children Passes House Floor

House Democrats Champion Initiative to Lift Generations of Children out of Poverty

Santa Fe –

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Black History Month discussion at public library

jeffreyscottThe Silver City Public Library will host a presentation and discussion for Black History Month on

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NMSU early childhood education online master’s program ranked among best in the country

The online early childhood education master’s program at New Mexico State University has been

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Francisco Oseas Quintanilla Jr., 82, a resident of Silver City, NM

quintanilla 03jpgFrancisco Oseas Quintanilla Jr., 82, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday,

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Alma Josephine Ingalls, 90, a resident of Reserve, NM

ingallsAlma J Ingalls, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home February 8 with her husband of 68 years

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NMSU, NM EDGE celebrates milestone in certified public official program

SANTA FE – The New Mexico EDGE graduation ceremony at the New Mexico Counties’ Legislative

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Heinrich, Udall Reintroduce Buffalo Tract Protection Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 15, 2019) – Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tom Udall

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Ribbon Cutting at Tapas Tree Grill

2019 tapas tree grillOwners Kevin Hubbs and David Chapman snip the ribbon during a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning

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Kevin Costner Among Notable Honorees Appearing at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s 2019 Western Heritage Awards®

Annual ceremony recognizing outstanding contributions to Western culture will also honor Michael Martin

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House Democrats Vote to Raid New Mexico’s Permanent Education Fund

Billion Dollar Surplus Not Enough as House Democrats Want More

Santa Fe – Despite inheriting a

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NMDOT Traffic Report for week of February 17 to 24, 2019

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

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NM CAP Entity regular meeting 020519, part 1

[Editor's Note: This is part 1 of a two-part series of articles on the New Mexico CAP Entity

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Traffic Alert NM 188 Valley Drive, Las Cruces

NM 188 “Valley Drive”, Las Cruces, NM

Las Cruces: The New Mexico Department of Transportation

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New Mexico State Senate Confirms Sarah Cottrell Propst as Secretary of Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Department

Secretary Cottrell Propst Confirmed Unanimously on Senate Floor

SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico

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Udall Recruiting Summer Interns for Washington, D.C. Office

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall invites New Mexico college students interested in gaining

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Udall Recruiting Summer Interns for Washington, D.C. Office

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall invites New Mexico college students interested in gaining

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State Senate Confirms Gov. Lujan Grisham’s Appointments to UNM Board of Regents

SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Senate on Friday confirmed Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s five

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Udall, Heinrich, Luján Secure Additional $50 Million to Keep Southwest Chief on Track

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representative Ben Ray Luján announced

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Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Signing of Appropriations Bill & Declaration of National Emergency

(Washington, D.C., February 15, 2019) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued

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Trinity Downwinders 2nd Annual Benefit Sunday, March 17, 2019

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

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KTAOS Events for February 21 - March 7

Unique Events

Friday February 22, Jimmy Stadler LIVE!  Catch legendary Taos Musician Jimmy Stadler

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Gila National Forest extending application period for Veterans Fuels Crew

Silver City, NM, February 15, 2019—For Immediate Release.  The Gila National Forest, Black Range

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USDA and HHS Partner to Create Recovery Housing in Rural Communities

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2019 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Assistant to the Secretary for Rural

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Tommyknocker Mountain Bike Race to be held on Fort Bayard Trail Systems

Silver City, NM, February 15, 2019—For Immediate Release. The Tommyknocker 10-hour mountain bike

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