Covid-19 Guidance Update from Superintendent William D. Hawkins

scscovidSilver Consolidated Schools (SCS) received information over the weekend from the NM Public

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Silver City man attempts to elude officers

By Roger Lanse

Andres Vigil, 30, of Silver City, was taken into custody by Silver City Police

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Cobre Summerfest 073022

Photos and article by Lynn Janes

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Canceled: Flash Flood Warning 081622

flash flood warning 081622[Editor's Note: This has been sent and canceled TWICE today. ???]

Flash Flood Warning
National

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KOB4: New MLG Ad is False

Michelle Lujan Grisham and her allies continue to scrape the bottom of the barrel looking for

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New Ad: MLG Did Not Play By Her Own Rules

New Ad: MLG Did Not Play By Her Own Rules

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The RGA New Mexico 2022 PAC today

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Wizard of Id Comic for August 16, 2022

wizaug16

BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for August 16, 2022

bcaug16

BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Western New Mexico University Softball Field Groundbreaking

What:    Western New Mexico University will break ground on a new softball field. The project is

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POSTPONED : Pick It Up – Toss No Mas to hold next Community Trash Cleanup August 20, 2022

Updated information can be found HERE.

Saturday, August 20, 8 am – 12 pm at the Murray Ryan

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New Mexico Film Office Announces “The Cleaning Lady” Season Two Has Begun Filming in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico State Film Office Director Amber Dodson announced today that season

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ECECD Tackles Early Childhood Workforce Shortage with New Recruitment Campaign

SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) announced the

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Knights of Columbus car show 073022

Photos by Mary Alice Murph

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Baby Carillo-Laramore, of Grant County, NM - pending

Baby Carillo-Laramore went into the arms of our Lord on Sunday, August 14, 2022.  Arrangements are

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Debra Brussel-McReynolds, 55, a resident of Grant County, NM - pending

Debra Brussel-McReynolds, 55, entered eternal rest Friday, August 12, 2022 in El Paso, TX. 

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Manuela Placencio Peru, 81, a resident of Silver City, NM

manuelaperuManuela Placencio Peru, 81, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, August

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Carol Ortega, 77, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

Carol Ortega, 77, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, August 13, 2022 at

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Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15

AUSTIN – The beginning of a new hunting season is quickly approaching and the Texas Parks and

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Environment Department confirms boil water advisory lifted for Cochiti Elementary School Water System

Users are no longer urged to boil water before drinking

SANDOVAL COUNTY – The New Mexico

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Museum's Saturday Program Features Author Denise Chávez 

By Lisa Jimenez

denise muralSilver City -- The Silver City Museum's exploration of local culture continues

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Updated COVID Guidance

Based on updated guidance from the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a

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Mary C. Padilla, 82, a resident of Hurley, NM

marypadilla

Mary C. Padilla, 82, a resident of Hurley, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, August 13, 2022 at her

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Tri-City police department blotters – Aug. 12 through Aug. 14, 2022

Bayard Police Department

Friday, Aug. 12

Domestic disturbance
Cobre High School
Male and female

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Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter, Aug. 12 through Aug. 14, 2022

Friday, Aug. 12

Harassment
Main Street – PA Museum – Pinos Altos
Caller advised the owner of the

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Samuel Barragan Martinez, “Sam”, 61, of Silver City, NM

Samuel Barragan Martinez, “Sam”, 61, of Silver City passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his

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