'Huge and sophisticated' operation: Mexican cartel meth lab busted in Atlanta suburb

As NAFBPO has been saying for years, the reason the war on drugs has failed is the focus of the

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Doña Ana County Delegation Statement on Anti-Gay Student Attack

Santa Fe – Today, The Doña Ana County Democratic Delegation of the House of Representatives released the

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NMSU Alternative Licensure Program helps develop, foster future educators

According to a recently released report by researchers in the College of Education at New Mexico State

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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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Rep. Armstrong Proposes Tax Break for New Mexico’s Senior Citizens

Bill Would No Longer Tax Social Security

Santa Fe – New Mexico’s Senior Citizens deserve a tax

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Gov. Lujan Grisham, Senator Stewart Announce Introduction of Solar Tax Credit Legislation

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Tuesday the introduction of Senate Bill

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Chronic Disease Self-Management Program begins March 2, 2019

Grant County Extension Service to offer Spring session Chronic Disease Self-Management Program for

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House Democrats Vote to Criminalize Storage of Legal Firearms

Santa Fe – In a continuing effort to penalize law-abiding gun owners, House Democrats voted to

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Now Playing at the Dynatheater: Museum Alive

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO; February 11, 2019 David Attenborough/Naturalist takes us on a nocturnal

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Libraries as Launchpads information session February 15, 2019

The Silver City Public Library will host an information session on Friday, February 15, 3:00pm

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February events at the Silver City Public Library

The library will be closed on the following days:

Saturday, February 16 – Monday, February 18

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Workplace Issues Plague Cannabis Bill

Dear Editor:

As we approach the halfway point of the 2019 legislative session, more than 1,200

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SWNMCOG to hold annual meeting Feb. 28, 2019

LEGAL NOTICE

The annual meeting of the Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments will be held

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RPNM Roundup at the Roundhouse 021219

TODAY'S THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

1. UPDATE ON MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE BILL AND ANOTHER ANTI-2A BILL

These

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Attempted Murder (February 11, 2019) and Armed Robbery Update (February 6, 2019)

 Silver City, New Mexico

On February 11, 2019 at approximately 1435 hours, Officers were dispatched

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Grant County Planning office to close for training 2019 - dates below

STAFF TRAINING OFFICE CLOSURE – GRANT COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Due to Staff Training, the Grant

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Statement by RPNM Chairman Steve Pearce on Trump's visit to El Paso

“President Trump has taken his fight for border security directly to the people, and specifically to a city

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Wizard of Id Comic for February 12, 2019

wizfeb12

BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for February 12, 2019

bcfeb12

BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Two Bills to Expand Access to Health Care for New Mexicans Advance

Santa Fe – Today, two bills to expand access to health care for New Mexicans advanced in the House

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Bills to Expand Voting Rights and Participation Head to House Floor

House Democrats seek to ensure every New Mexican’s voice is heard

Santa Fe, NM - Today, the House

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Gov. Lujan Grisham Announces Three Appointments to Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court

SANTE FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced the appointments of Brittany

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NM State Personnel Office to Help Job Seekers at State Capitol

SPO Seeks to Fill State Agency Positions Across New Mexico

Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, the NM State Personnel

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House Republicans Speak Out Against Recreational Marijuana Bill that Includes Mandatory Removal of Criminal Records

Bill Requires Criminal Record Removal after Only Two Years – Regardless of Crime

Santa Fe – House

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Phyllis Downing Smith, a resident of Silver City, NM

90With sadness, we share the passing of Phyllis Smith on Monday, February 11, 2019 at her daughter

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