Flood Advisory this afternoon 080922

flood advisory 080922FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive

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Letter to Editor clarifying comments made in a County Commission meeting this morning

[Editor's Note: The article including the comments made in this meeting, which are referred to

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External Affairs, WNMU Hosts the GCWEDA Annual Strategic Planning Retreat

Silver City, NM – Western New Mexico University External Affairs and the WNMU Office of the

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UPDATE 1: Missing Endangered Person Advisory for Luna County Sheriff's Office

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UPDATE 1: CANCEL Missing Endangered Person Advisory for Luna County Sheriff’s Office- Sandra Perry has

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Republican Party of New Mexico Statement on FBI Raid on Trump Mar-a-Lago Residence

Albuquerque, August 8--The following is a statement from Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Steve

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Grant County issues Notice of Intent to adopt ordinance on possible vacation and abandonment of a portion of Bald Knoll Rd

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. O-22-05
GRANT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the

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Wizard of Id Comic for August 9, 2022

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BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for August 9, 2022

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BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

It's time for school choice for students, parents, and educators

By Rebecca Dow (R-Truth or Consequences)

Back in 2018, a state district judge issued an historic

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NMSU study predicts wildfires will speed decline of dusky grouse in Southwest

Climate change will likely wipe out populations of a forest-dwelling grouse native to the Rocky

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NMSU On-Demand partners with Electronic Caregiver on telehealth certification course

The COVID-19 pandemic created a great number of challenges worldwide, but it also helped jumpstart the

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NMSU Extension, NMDA, NM Farm and Livestock Bureau partner on Here to Help NM project

The agricultural industry is a constantly changing field due to stressors such as variable weather

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FBI, Albuquerque Police seek Bundled-up Bandit after bank robbery

The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking the public's assistance to identify the

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Roland Ahlbandt, 86, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

Roland Ahlbandt, 86, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 6,

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Ralph Crowell, 57, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

Ralph Crowell, 57, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at

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Gloria P. Rios, 74, a former resident of Bayard, NM

gloriariosGloria Parra Rios, 74, a former resident of Bayard, NM now of Maricopa, AZ entered eternal rest

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Tomasita Herrera, 77, a resident of Silver City, NM

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Tomasita “Tommie” E. Herrera, 77, a resident of Silver City, NM passed away peacefully at home

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Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society to Present Symposium

fbhps historiansThe Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society will celebrate the fort’s 156th birthday with a series of

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Grant County Commission holds special meeting 072622, part 3

[Editor’s Note: This is part 3 and the final article on the Grant County Commission’s special

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A writer attempts to answer the question: Why are food prices so high?

Back in May, when I sat at lunch, I heard somebody ask this question "Why are food prices so

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Tri-City police department blotters – Aug. 5 through Aug. 7, 2022

Bayard Police Department

Friday, Aug. 5

Domestic disturbance
Ruby Street
Caller advised that

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Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Aug. 5 through Aug. 7, 2022

Friday, Aug. 5

Welfare check
Wilson Road – Lower Mimbres
Caller from DA's office trying to get in

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Flood Advisory this afternoon 080822

flood advisory 080822FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive

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Senate Republicans Issue Statement on Murder of Muslim Community Members

SANTA FE – Last week, New Mexico was rocked by the news of another murder of a Muslim man in

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Silver City Police Department blotter – Aug. 5 through Aug. 7, 2022

Friday, Aug. 5

Suspicious vehicle
Mill Road – old skate rink
Officer had contact with three males and

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