USDA Invests $167 Million in High-Speed Broadband in 12 States

ReConnect Funding to Give 100,000 People Access to High-Speed Internet e-Connectivity

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11,

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PNM is investing in the education of New Mexico’s future

Gives $250,000 in school supplies to school districts across the state

(Albuquerque, NM) – PNM is

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Grant County Commission hears updates at work session 081021

[Editor's Note: This is part 1 of a multi-part series of articles on the Grant County Commission work

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The Making of a Good Life

Another Short Story by Elaine Carlson

"Judy," she says, "You should know my house has

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New Mexico COVID-19 update: 713 new cases, totaling 216,494 - 081121

Seven additional COVID-19 deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Wednesday

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The Total Beginner's Guide to Drone Racing

gcb thetotalbeginnersAs drones have become more and more accessible to consumers, people have begun modifying and

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Locally heavy rain and flash flooding possible 0811-1321

severe thunderstirn watch 071121Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres

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Senator David Gallegos on Appointment of Stan Rounds to Oversee Floyd School District

SANTA FE — Last week, the entire Floyd School Board was suspended by the Public Education

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Hurley Council to hold special meeting Aug. 17, 2021

TOWN OF HURLEY
SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
5:00 P.M.

The Council of the Town of

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Cactus Street resident pleads for new sidewalks

By Roger Lanse

May Merritt, long-time resident of Cactus Street, came before council to stress the

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Scholarships – Part Two

The Chronicles Of Grant County

Scholarships – Part Two

scholarships part two

Prospective college students, current

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Wizard of Id Comic for August 11, 2021

wizaug11

BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for August 11, 2021

bcaug11

BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Man wearing Cleveland Indians cap robs Santa Fe bank

The FBI and Santa Fe Police Department are looking for an unidentified man who wore a Cleveland

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Deadline to get 2021 Health Insurance with big savings is August 15

New Mexicans have until Sunday, August 15 to sign up for no-cost or low-cost health insurance

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Rep. Javier Martínez Named House Majority Floor Leader 

Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, Representative Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque) was elected to be the new

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Supreme Court Justice Briana H. Zamora takes the oath of office

SANTA FE –Supreme Court Justice Briana H. Zamora was sworn into office today during a private

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Inez H. Lopez, 96, a resident of Santa Clara, NM

inezlopez01Inez Holguin Lopez, 96, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest on August 6, 2021 at

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Four Grant County commissioners hear from residents on ARPA and ICIP funding requests 080921

By Mary Alice Murphy

[Editor's Note: This author missed the first quarter hour of the meeting by

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USDA Hosts Roundtable on Food Waste Solutions in the U.S. and Abroad

WASHINGTON, August 10, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host a virtual

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Silver City RD needs Volunteer Campground Host

Silver City, NM, August 10, 2021, For Immediate Release. The Gila National Forest, Silver City

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17th Annual Gila River Festival Online Registration is Now Available

(Re)Connect with the Gila River through Field Trips, Workshops and Presentations

Online

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State announces winner of $5 million Vax 2 the Max grand prize

Incentive programs continue to boost vaccination rates

SANTA FE - The New Mexico Department of Health

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Stone Age Climbing Gym to Host North American Cup Climbing Competition

The Event May Feature Recent Olympics Competitors & Winners

Albuquerque, NM – August 10, 2021 – Stone

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Counties Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

WASHINGTON – The National Association of Counties (NACo) praised the passage of the bipartisan

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