NMDA receives West Regional Award of Merit for dam safety in New Mexico

Las Cruces, New Mexico – The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) was selected to receive the

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Pearce Congratulates NN State University On National Science Foundation Grant Award

Washington, DC (August 8, 2018) Congressman Steve Pearce announces and congratulates New Mexico State

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NMSU Rio Arriba County Extension to host fifth annual Rio Chama Equine Expo

ABIQUIU – Everything equine is the theme for the fifth annual Rio Chama Equine Expo. There will be

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Anthony Polanco, 43, Silver City, NM

Anthony Polanco, 43, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Monday, August 6, 2018 at

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Construction in Bayard on NM 356 beginning Aug. 9, 2018

NM 356
(Mile post 0 to 5)
Bayard, NM

Bayard: The New Mexico Department of Transportation District

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Construction on NM 356 Mile post 0-1 in Bayard beginning Aug. 13, 2018

Bayard: The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office (NMDOT) has posted an

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GRMC holds first regular Board of Trustees meeting since Commission decision to keep hospital independent 072718

[Editor's Note: This author was out of town when the meeting took place. Thanks to Sandra Michaud for

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Star of the Southwest Award given to the Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments 2018

swnmcog star of the southwest award 002From left are Dennis Alvord, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regional Affairs, US Economic

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Tooting Our Horn

In August, the Chamber of Commerce continues to work on a variety of projects. On August 18, the

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B.C. Comics for August 8, 2018

BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

Wizard of Id Comics for August 8, 2018

BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

Sensei Chad Petty wins in Riverside, CA

chad petty rsSensei Chad Petty from Oni Ken Karate won Grand World Champion in Black belt kata at the 2018

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Pearce applauds Career and Technical Education bill signed into law

Washington, DC – Congressman Steve Pearce applauded the passage and signing of the Strengthening Career and

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REVISED: Joseph "Joe" Lee Kelly, 65, of Silver City, NM

joe kelly rsJoseph "Joe" Lee Kelly, 65, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, July 25,

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Auditor Johnson: RCLC special audit "win" for taxpayers

Santa Fe, NM – The governing board of the Regional Coalition of Los Alamos Communities (RCLC) has

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Silver City Museum hosts Volunteer Celebration

On Tuesday August 21 and Saturday August 25, The Silver City Museum is inviting both current

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Henry Cwieka, 79, of Silver City, NM

henry cwieka rsHenry Cwieka, 79, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, August 3, 2018 at

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Bobby Brickey, 83, of Silver City, NM

bobby brickey rsBobby Brickey, 83, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Sunday August 5, 2018 at his

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The New Mexico Film Office announces Warner Bros. Television / NM Talent Inc's new TV series "Roswell" to film Season One in New Mexico

Santa Fe, N.M. - New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the new Warner

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Steve Pearce meets with Kit Carson Electric Cooperative; announces plan to expand Renewable Energy & bring new companies to service area in "All of the Above" Energy Program

TAOS, NM—Yesterday, Steve Pearce, candidate for Governor of New Mexico, announced his plans to

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Monday Meeting with Mayor Ladner for August 2018

Silver City Mayor Ken Ladner would like to invite your input, ideas and inspirations toward making our

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Host families sought for inbound Rotary Youth Exchange student

The Rotary Club of Silver City is seeking families willing to open their doors to an international student

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8th annual Fired Up Festival to showcase and celebrate Tucumcari, NM

Tucumcari, NM – Back for its eighth year of Fire, Food and Fun, the 2018 Fired Up Community

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NMDOT School Zone traffic safety reminders

School days are just around the corner and the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT)

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U.S. Poultry gains new market access in Morocco

Washington, DC – U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

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