American Institute of Architecture team works on Five Points Initiative

Photo and text by Lisa Jimenez

aia 5 points bayardAIA Design Assistance Team members, pictured from left to right:

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DFA Appoints Shanna Sasser as Rural & Frontier Ombudsman for the State of New Mexico

Will optimize opportunities for our rural and frontier communities 

SANTA FE – The Department of

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John B. Escobedo, 62, a resident of Silver City, NM

escobedojA local Cowboy John B Escobedo, 62, of Silver City was called to his final ride on November 17,

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Paul Burnett Escobedo, Sr., 90, a resident of Silver City, NM

escobedosrPeter Burnett Escobedo Sr. 90, was called out for his last run on November 6, 2021 at Gila

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Time Added: Western New Mexico University To Graduate 316 Students

Honor Achievements Through a Hybrid Commencement Ceremony Friday Afternoon

Silver City, NM – Western

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Stay the Course

When I was a kid, we always left the tree up for a few days after Christmas. When the needles

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New Mexico COVID-19 update: 969 new cases, totaling 325,272 - 120721

Eleven additional COVID-19 deaths, 7-Day positivity rate 13.6%

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health

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What kind of Delays Can be Expected in Real Estate Transactions in Today's Market?

Buyers have pre-qualified with a lender and have begun their home search. Buying a home is such an

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Potential quorum of Grant County commissioners to be on Zoom session Friday, Dec. 10, 2021

QUORUM NOTICE
A quorum of the Grant County Board of Commissioners may be in attendance during a

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Cost of Losing American Energy Independence Evident During Biden-Putin Conference

Power The Future On Biden-Putin Conference: "Trump Was Impeached For Less"

Washington, D.C. –

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Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Statement in Observance of the 80th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor

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Albuquerque, December 7--The following is a statement from RPNM Chairman Steve Pearce on this

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The Media Balance Newsletter 120621

This is a special one week edition of The Media Balance Newsletter. The next planned newsletters will be

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Wizard of Id Comic for December 7, 2021

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BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for December 7, 2021

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BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Western New Mexico University Adds Division of Compliance and Communications

Longtime University Staff Member Julie Morales Promoted as Vice President

Silver City, NM – Western

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Western New Mexico University Board of Regents Public Meeting on Thursday, December 9

What:    The Western New Mexico University Board of Regents meeting during which members will discuss

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Order Online Now for the Forestry Division 2022 Spring Conservation Seedling Sale

SANTA FE, NM – Today the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s (EMNRD) Forestry

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UNM Architecture Students to Display Models of New Recreation Center 

Community Invited to View Designs and Offer Input 

Silver City -- Community members are invited to view

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Bataan Death March anniversary committee met Nov. 17, 2021

By Mary Alice Murphy

About 25-30 people showed up at the American Legion Post 18 Hall on

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Holiday Display at Visitor Center reminds us to Shop Local this Holiday Season!

Carefully placed under a beautifully decorated Christmas tree at the Murray Ryan Visitor Center

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Mary Humphrey, a Silver City resident - pending

Mary Humphrey, a Silver City resident entered eternal rest Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Mt. View

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New Mexico House Kicks Off 2021 Redistricting Special Session

Session to include redistricting for the state’s Congressional Districts, State Senate, State

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Tri-City police department blotters – Dec. 3 through Dec. 5, 2021

Bayard Police Department

Friday, Dec. 3

Unwanted subject
Ruby Street – 1:51 p.m.
Caller advised a

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Moon and Venus

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The wonders of nature's night skies. This evening, Dec. 6, 2021, a waxing moon still in crescent

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New Mexico COVID-19 update: 3,794 new cases, totaling 324,311 - 1204-0621

Twelve additional COVID-19 deaths, 7-Day positivity rate 13.9% Saturday December 4, Sunday

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