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B.C. Comic for February 16, 2020

February 16, 2020 Comics

BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Wizard of Id Comic for February 16, 2020

Feb 16, 2020
Bill to Protect Victims of Human Trafficking Unanimously Passes House

Feb 15, 2020
Early Childhood Trust Fund For New Mexico’s Kids Heads to Governor’s Desk

Feb 15, 2020
House Votes to Extend Small Business Saturday

Feb 15, 2020
House GOP urges Governor to support repeal of Social Security tax with budget reductions

Feb 15, 2020
New public-private partnership will boost broadband services in southeastern New Mexico

Feb 15, 2020
RV Wastewater Treatment System is Now Open at Storrie Lake State Park

Feb 15, 2020
Free Pancakes and Eggs Supper

Feb 15, 2020
Bill Increasing Working Families Tax Credit Passes Second Committee

Feb 15, 2020
Silver City Featured in Where to Retire Magazine

Feb 15, 2020
Help for Kids who Stutter is as Close as Your Library

Feb 15, 2020
Future Forge, Forging Forward

Feb 15, 2020
Bill Boosting Electric Car Access for Lower-Income New Mexicans Advances

Feb 15, 2020
Democratic Bill Promoting Free School Meals Passes House

Feb 15, 2020
House Democrats block proposal to deliver more funds to working families tax credit

Feb 15, 2020
Bill Increasing Working Families Tax Credit Passes House

Feb 15, 2020
20 Hits Powers WNMU Softball to Win

Feb 15, 2020
Lady Stangs Victorious in OT

Feb 15, 2020
Lady Stangs Split Games on Day 1

Feb 15, 2020
Holifield's 30 Points Not Enough For Mustangs

Feb 15, 2020
B.C. Comic for February 15, 2020

Feb 15, 2020
Wizard of Id Comic for February 15, 2020

Feb 15, 2020
Tri-City Police Department Blotters – Feb. 10 - Feb. 13, 2020

Feb 14, 2020
Silver City Police Department Blotter – Feb. 10 - Feb. 13, 2020

Feb 14, 2020
Democratic-led Bill Capping and Sharing Drug Costs Passes House

Feb 14, 2020
Come to the Job Fair at the Bayard Library, Be a Census Taker for the 2020 Census

Feb 14, 2020
Upcoming Spring Programming and Events at the Silver City Museum

Feb 14, 2020
NMSU Extension Youth Ranch Management Camp application deadline April 10

Feb 14, 2020
Gov. makes historic appointment to appeals court

Feb 14, 2020
Democrat-led Bill Bringing Justice to Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse Advances to Senate

Feb 14, 2020

Chamber of Commerce members hear from Tourism Department and GRMC CEO and CFO 020620

img 2069 copy Brianna Gallegos of the NM Tourism DepartmentBy Mary Alice Murphy

The Silver City-Grant County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly luncheon and heard first from representatives of the New Mexico Department of Tourism.

"I must admit," Brianna Gallegos said, "I go all over the state, but Silver City is one of my favorite places."

She showed a short video about Silver City and the surrounding area.

Chocolate Fantasia Awards Ceremony 020820

Photos by Sandra Michaud

After a successful event, the Chocolatiers and other participants gathered at the Little Toad Brewery to celebrate. Ticket holders had voted on the back of their tickets for best Decorations and for best Chocolates, and the tallies were in.

The first set of awards were given for decorations and costumes for the theme “Cupid Carnaval.” There were two Awards of Merit, one given to the Lotus Center and one to Pretty Sweet Emporium. Third Place People’s Choice went to the Copper Quail; Second Place to Morning Star/WNMU; and First Place to Curl Up and Dye.

Chocolate Fantasia "Cupid Carnaval" 020820

Photos by Sandra Michaud

It was a perfect February day to stroll around Historic Downtown Silver City and enjoy handcrafted chocolates offered by 26 Chocolatiers. For a $25 ticket festival-goers could pick out a variety of 20 chocolates to take home or eat on the spot. Over 400 tickets were sold, with the proceeds going to support Mimbres Regional Arts Council programs.

People had all sorts of systems for carrying the treats, from boxes that were for sale at Chocolate Fantasia headquarter to bowls, egg cartons, Tupperware and tackle boxes. And some just enjoyed them as they walked.

FCC answered communications questions at SC Public Library 012920

dsc 1176 From left are FCC consumer bureau assistant chief Keyla Hernandez-Ulloa, VA veterans engagement program analyst NaShid Dickerson; and FCC consumer education and outreach specialist Alma Hughes.

Article by Mary Alice Murphy; Photo by Sandra Michaud

[Editor's Note: Thanks to Sandra Michaud for attending and recording, plus taking a photo, at the event that this author could not attend.]

The Silver City Public Library served as the venue for the Federal Communications Commission staff members, along with partnering host United Way of Southwest New Mexico, to talk about communications issues and answer questions from the audience on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020.

Lyle Ishida, FCC chief, consumer affairs and outreach division, spoke first. "We are here to listen and share information on consumer issues. We are the consumer team."

GSWCD challenged to tell its story - part 2

gcswcd 1 The attached photo is of an irrigated field in Grant County that was being leveled for more efficient water distribution. A pipeline with Alfafa Valves is shown. This is work engineered and monetarily supported with NRCS programs.

During the past election, the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District (Grant SWCD) Supervisors were challenged to tell their story. This is the second offering. The first featured the Upper Gila Arroyo Watershed District. This article will try to explain the District’s relationship with agriculture.

GRMC Board of Trustees met Jan. 31, 2020

Confirms that paying staff is a priority

By Mary Alice Murphy

The Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees meeting on Jan. 31, 2020, began with the first item of business— the safety moment.

Chief Quality Officer Tanya Carroccio said because of problems with an electrical plug, the hospital had some momentary issues with getting a ventilator to work. "I asked what the process was for checking the wall sockets, and I found out we did have a process. Now we're doing education on not jarring the socket by yanking plugs out. The outcomes were good in this situation, but we are warning people to be cautious with plugs."

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