Udall Statement Celebrating Black History Month

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tom Udall, cosponsor of a resolution authored by Senator Cory Booker

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NMDOT Traffic Report for week of February 18 to 25, 2018

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

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KTAOS Press Release Feb 22-Mar 8

Unique Events:

Friday February 23, William Topley featuring Jimmy Stadler. With heady literary

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Last Roundup of the “Y” Cattle Company

kathy klump rsKathy Klump is the scheduled speaker for the next Westerners meeting, to be held on Tuesday,

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Grant County Water Commission hears from Rural Community Assistance Corporation 021418

By Mary Alice Murphy

The Grant County Water Commission met on Feb. 15, 2018 and heard from Olga

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Grant County Commission hears reports from department directors and elected officials 0213 and 021518

[Editor's Note: The is part 5 and the final portion of a multi-series of articles on the Grant

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B.C. Comics for February 17, 2018

BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

Wizard of Id Comics for February 17, 2018

BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

Supreme Court: Convicted Las Cruces murderer to remain in prison

LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County District Attorney Mark D'Antonio and New Mexico Attorney General

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Tri-City Police Department Blotters – Feb. 12 - Feb. 15, 2018

Bayard Police Department

Monday, Feb. 12

Suspicious vehicle
Bayard Snappy Mart
Officer advised to

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Grant County Sheriff’s Department Blotter – Feb. 12 - Feb. 15, 2018

Monday, Feb. 12

Welfare check
Coleman Drive
Caller advised he has not been able to get hold of a

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Silver City Police Department Blotter – Feb. 12 - Feb. 15, 2018

Monday, Feb. 12

Larceny
West Street
Caller advised someone just stole her phone.

DV order

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I like small towns like Rodeo, New Mexico

By Abe Villarreal

On a recent trip to the Arizona border, I stopped by the tiny town of Rodeo, New

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Grant County Commissioners discuss agenda items at work session and approve them at regular session 0213-021518, part 4

[Editor's Note: This is part 4 of a multi-series of articles on the Grant County Commission work

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Agriculture Secretary announces Softwood Lumber Board appointments

 WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2018 -- Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of eight

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Agriculture Secretary announces Softwood Lumber Board appointments

 WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2018 -- Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of eight

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USDA Secretary announces infrastructure improvements for forest system trails

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2018 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the

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Glenwood Ranger District planning a pile burn

Glenwood, NM, February 16, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Glenwood Ranger District, Gila National

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Pearce statement on moving immigration debate forward

Washington, D.C. (February 16, 2018) Congressman Steve Pearce released the following statement

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Department of Health reports flu activity now peaked in New Mexico

SANTA FE —The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports that although flu activity remains

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Democrat running for Congress to hold meet and greet in Pinos Altos 021718

Mad Hildebrandt will be hosting a meet and greet at the Buckhorn Opera House Saturday, Feb. 17.

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Foggy conditions in area 021618

ROAD ADVISORY:
FOGGY CONDITION – LORDSBURG AREA
I-10 from mile post 0-5 is foggy in areas,

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Rhetoric. Rhetoric Everywhere. Again.

So let’s address the elephant in the room which is the school shooting in Florida earlier this

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Grant County Republuican Women will host meet and greet for State Treasurer candidate Arthur Castillo

 Grant County Republican Women are hosting a meet and greet for State Treasurer Candidate Arthur

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Grant County Republican Women Meet

Grant County Federated Republican Women will meet on Wednesday, February 21, at WNMU Cafeteria in

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