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ELEVATED TO NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY AFTERNOON... .A weather system passing north of the area on Sunday will generate strong west winds over the area, resulting in wind speeds in the 25 to 35 mph range by the afternoon. Very dry conditions persist with relative humidity values across the desert lowlands to be in the lower to middle teens. These conditions will result in high fire danger that will allow fires to spread quickly. Cooler temperatures behind a passing cold front will slightly lower the threat. Humidity values in the mountains will be higher and will lessen fire danger chances to below critical thresholds. Far western area will also see lower winds and lesser chances for critical fire weather conditions.
NEW MEXICO FIRE WEATHER ZONE 111
SOUTHWEST DESERTS AND LOWLANDS/LAS CRUCES BLM/GLZ-
Photos and article Courtesy of WNMU
MLG signs SB 140 at WNMU 030422
NM Gov Michelle Lujan Grisham signs SB 140 at WNMU 030422
NM Gov Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks to students, faculty and staff at WNMU
NM Gov Michelle Lujan Grisham signs SB 140 at WNMU 030422
Student Raquel Parga spoke at the event
NM Gov Michelle Lujan Grisham signs SB 140 at WNMU 030422
NM Higher Education Secretary Stephanie Rodriguez also spoke
NM Gov Michelle Lujan Grisham signs SB 140 at WNMU 030422
WNMU President Joseph Shepard also spoke at the event
NM Gov Michelle Lujan Grisham signs SB 140 at WNMU 030422
Mariachi Plata de Western New Mexico University performed
NM Gov Michelle Lujan Grisham signs SB 140 at WNMU 030422
A crowd gathered in the Miller Library for the event
NM Gov Michelle Lujan Grisham signs SB 140 at WNMU 030422
Gathering around Gov. Lujan Grisham as she signs SB 140 into law.
Today, March 4, 2022, at Western New Mexico University, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 140, the Opportunity Scholarship Act, which expands tuition-free higher education to all New Mexicans.
Below are comments from Opportunity Scholarship Recipients at Western New Mexico University
Speaker: Raquel Parga
Grant County native Raquel Parga is finishing up a forest-wildlife degree at Western New Mexico University while raising her two-year-old son. “I’ve overcome some obstacles in my life but I’m still going strong with my degree,” she said.
I-10 westbound into AZ is now open, removed from NM Roads.
ROAD ADVISORY
ROAD CLOSURE Lordsburg
I-10 both westbound lanes will be closed at milepost 20(Lordsburg West), I-10 traffic will be rerouted to US 70. Arizona DPS requested closure due to a dust storm on the Arizona side. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and watch for emergency personnel, use extreme caution.
By Mary Alice Murphy
To begin the Grant County Commission work session on Feb. 22, 2022, County Manager Tim Zamora said: "I am seeking direction from you [commissioners] on the step plan, so I can come back with recommendations."
He said on the table was the latest job classification study. "We developed some steps and tried to keep the steps to be implemented every three years. They include minimum, medium and maximum steps."
Zamora described the three steps for each level of job classification. "Different positions fit into different grade levels," of which he gave examples.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Jeffery Dean Biddle, 41, of Deming, New Mexico, made an initial appearance in federal court on March 2 facing charges of production and attempted production of child pornography, receipt and attempted receipt of child pornography, and enticement and attempted enticement. Biddle will remain in custody pending a preliminary and detention hearing scheduled for March 7.
According to a criminal complaint, on Oct. 7, 2021, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Biddle's residence. During that search and subsequent searches of Biddle's social media accounts, investigators found evidence that Biddle allegedly used several Facebook accounts to gain access or attempt to gain access to minor victims. Biddle also allegedly used his cellphone to communicate with victims. Some of the conversation led to Biddle allegedly requesting naked photos of children.
A complaint is only an allegation. A defendant is considered innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-
Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston,
Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport,
Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita,
Cloverdale, Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston,
Truth Or Consequences, Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch,
Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Cloudcroft,
Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, and Sacramento
142 PM MST Thu Mar 3 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected. East slope locations will see occasionally stronger
winds.
* WHERE...For all of Hidalgo and Luna Counties and portions of
Dona Ana, Grant, and Sierra Counties in southern New Mexico,
plus the Sacramento Mountains and it's east slopes.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MST Friday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will make driving hazardous,
especially along north/south running roads and highways. The
strong winds will also create areas of blowing dust which will
cause quickly changing visibilities for motorists.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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