Udall Calls for Infrastructure Improvements to Bolster New Mexico Border Economies

Champions smart investments in ports of entry to boost economic development in communities along the

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NM 188 Valley Drive Public Information Meeting, Las Cruces

Valley Drive/ Avenida de Mesilla Intersection Project Public Information Meeting, Las Cruces, NM

Las

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NM 188 Valley Drive Public Information Meeting, Las Cruces

Valley Drive/ Avenida de Mesilla Intersection Project Public Information Meeting, Las Cruces, NM

Las

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Traffic Alert NM 28 Avenida De Mesilla, Las Cruces

NM 28 “Avenida de Mesilla”, Las Cruces, NM

Las Cruces: The New Mexico Department of Transportation

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USDA Prioritizes Investments in Telemedicine to Address Opioid Crisis in Rural America

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2019 – Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today

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Celebrating 100 Years of Public Health in New Mexico at the State Legislature

SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) joins the New Mexico Public Health

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Pinos Altos Road construction update 021319

By Mary Alice Murphy

Two members of the contracting company, TLC, Project Superintendent Greg

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House Democrats Pushing Bill to Overrule New Mexico County Decisions

Santa Fe – House Democrats are moving a bill that would undermine the decisions of numerous

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Grant County seeks County Service Specialist for Treasurer's Office

Title: County Service Specialist
Department: Grant County Treasurer’s Office
Reports to: County

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RPNM Roundup at the Roundhouse 021419

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING...
HOUSE VOTES TO PASS MINIMUM WAGE HIKE
House Republicans stand together in

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Silver City Historic Design Review Committee to hold special meeting Feb. 21, 2019

LEGAL NOTICE
The Town of Silver City Historic Design Review Committee will hold a special meeting

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House Democrats Pass Most Worrisome Anti-2nd Amendment Bill in Late Night Vote

Two New Mexico Counties Declare “Sanctuary County” Status to Protect 2nd Amendment Rights

Santa Fe –

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Wizard of Id Comic for February 14, 2019

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BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for February 14, 2019

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BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Bill to Raise Minimum Wage and Improve New Mexicans’ Quality of Life Passes House Floor, Heads to Senate

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to increase the minimum wage passed the House Floor. House Bill 31, as

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Gov. Lujan Grisham Commends N.M. House on Passing Legislation to Raise the Minimum Wage

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday expressed her support and appreciation to

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Grant County Back Country Horsemen hold Surviving Wildfire exhibit 020219

Photos by Mary Alice Murphy

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Governor, Rep. Lente Announce Introduction of Legislation to Expand Hemp

Gov. Lujan Grisham announced on Wednesday the introduction of the Hemp Manufacturing Act,

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Udall, Heinrich Announce Air Force Plans to Construct Secure Facilities at Kirtland Air Force Base to Expand Space Capabilities

Will benefit New Mexico’s growing space economy

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin

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New Mexico MainStreet Announces Six Communities Awarded Funding for Façade Squad & Place Making Projects

New Mexico Gas Provided $40,000 in Support for Projects

Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, New Mexico

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30th Anniversary Celebration at Brantley Lake State Park

Be a Part of the Success by Contributing Your Time, Talent or Treasure!

Carlsbad, NM – Save the date

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Senior 4-H members explore career opportunities at state leadership retreat

What are you going to do when you grow up?

4h 14-H members tour Los Poblanos Farm during the senior

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Jim Eckles to Speak at the February Westerners International Meeting

Jim Eckles is the scheduled speaker for our next Westerners’ meeting to be held on Tuesday,

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Protecting Prehistoric Rock Art Sites

SILVER CITY, NM; February 13, 2019 – For Immediate Release – The Gila National Forest is home to

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Gov. Lujan Grisham’s Administration Plans to Reverse Medicaid Policies that Create Barriers to Accessing Coverage

Co-Payments, Premiums and Limitations of Retroactive Eligibility Will Not be Pursued

Santa Fe, N.M. – Gov.

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