The 21 Most Affordable State Fairs in America

New York, NY -HomeToGo, the world's largest vacation rental search engine, has produced a guide

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Fatal Crash on Interstate 10 in Luna County 082518

On August 25, 2018 around 5:00 a.m., New Mexico State Police officers investigated a

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B.C. Comics for August 26, 2018

BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

Wizard of Id Comics for August 26, 2018

BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

Taste of Downtown, 2018

taste of downtown rsIt's Taste of Downtown already! What? Yes, Saturday, Sept. 1 Labor Day weekend.

We have 17

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B.C. Comics for August 25, 2018

BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

Wizard of Id Comics for August 25, 2018

BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

Antonio Baca Otero, 83, of Columbus, NM

antonio otero rsAntonio Baca Otero, 83, resident of Columbus passed away Monday August 20, 2018 at Mesilla Valley

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Robert Arthur Billett, 78, of Deming, NM

Robert Arthur Billett, 78, Deming resident passed away Friday August 17, 2018 at his home.

Cremation has

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Maria Elena Mary (Santa Maria) Maldonado, 69, of Silver City, NM

maria maldonado rsMaria Elena Mary (Santa Maria) Maldonado, 69, of Silver City entered eternal rest on Wednesday,

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Southwest New Mexico Arts, Culture & Tourism announces receipt of USDA RBDG for study on an incubator/maker space for creative businesses

Silver City — Southwest New Mexico Arts, Culture and Tourism (SWNMACT) is pleased to announce that

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REMINDER: Purple Heart Award recipients invited to special Purple Heart Recognition Ceremony tomorrow (Aug. 25)

SANTA FE, NM – Purple Heart Award recipients will be honored at a special Purple Heart Recognition Ceremony

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KTAOS activities August 30 - September 13

Friday September 7, End of the Summer Reggae Celebration with The Itals.

Come join us for an

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Love Local totes sponsored by First American Bank

love local 2018 rsPictured are Geraldine Castillo, First American Bank Branch Manager and Operations Officer and Joel

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ADVISORY: Public invited to World War I Centennial Symposium tomorrow in Santa Fe

SANTA FE, NM) --The New Mexico World War I Centennial Commission and the New Mexico History Museum are

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NMDOT Traffic Report August 26 to September 2

White Sands Missile Range Notification
For information regarding closures you may call WSMR at

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"La Mariposa" is a Winner

dia de los muertosMichele Parlee’s “La Mariposa” is a 6’ 4” 3 dimensional work of art, and the winner of the 2018 Dia de

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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Fall Special Program Schedule

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument announced the fall schedule of special programs offered to

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Charles Michael Disert, 79, of Mimbres Valley, NM

charles disert rsCharles Michael Disert, 79, passed peacefully at home, August 22, 2018.

Mike was born February 22,

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RMEF grants improve New Mexico wildlife water sources, habitat

MISSOULA, Mont. — Elk and other wildlife in arid New Mexico have access to improved water

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Tri-City Police Department Blotters – Aug. 20 - Aug. 23, 2018

Bayard Police Department

Monday, Aug. 20

Criminal sexual penetration
Unknown campground
Caller

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Grant County Sheriff’s Department Blotter – Aug. 20 - Aug. 23, 2018

Monday, Aug. 20

Welfare check
Copper Court – Tyrone
Caller advised she could hear a baby crying

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Silver City Police Department Blotter – Aug. 20 - Aug. 22, 2018

Monday, Aug. 20

Welfare check
Highway 180 @ Peterson Drive
Officer was advised of a female on Hwy

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PNM files documents to join EIM

By Mary Alice Murphy

On Wednesday morning, Aug. 22, 2018, PNM filed documents to the Public

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USDA seeks input as it develops rules for 3-Connectivity Pilot program for rural areas

 USDA is seeking input as it develops the rules and requirements of the e-Connectivity Pilot

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