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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Gov MLG causes Dem state senator to leave party

 New Mexico State Senator Jacob Candelaria announced today he is leaving the Democratic party and

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Jingle and Mingle at WNMU 120321

Photos by Mary Alice Murphy

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Grant County Sheriff's Office blotter – Dec. 3 through Dec. 5, 2021

Friday, Dec. 3

Larceny
Redwood Circle
Caller advised someone stole his outside Christmas

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Resident wants cannabis ordinance the same as tobacco

By Lynn Janes

The town of Bayard held its regular town meeting November 29, 2021. The meeting

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Debunking Some of the Most Common Cable Myths

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There are tons of myths surrounding the internet and, specifically, cables as technology advances

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Silver City Police Department blotter – Dec. 3 through Dec. 5, 2021

Friday, Dec. 3

Disturbance
610 N. Silver Street – SOS
Caller advised a named male is breaking

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Resident wants cannabis ordinance the same as tobacco

By Lynn Janes

The town of Bayard held its regular town meeting November 29, 2021. The meeting

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Letter to the Editor on potential misinformation on ivermectin

To the editor:

There was an article in the Daily Press last Friday, December 3, "County sees two

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Permanent Mask Mandates - Tyranny Podcast

Wizard of Id Comic for December 6, 2021

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BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for December 6, 2021

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BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council Launches the Office of the Special Education Ombud

SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council (NMDDC) launched the Office of the

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Westerners International Silver City Corral #36 Invites You To The Upcoming Meeting

"The Chiricahua Apaches: A Concise History," in the CrossPoint Church Meeting Room, 11600 E Hwy

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Holiday time in Glenwood

By Cheryl Thornburg

December is usually a time for lots of gatherings in Glenwood and there will

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House Appropriations and Finance Committee Chair Responds to Robust State Revenue Forecast 

Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, House Appropriations and Finance Committee Chair Representative Patty

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New Mexico National Guard Adjutant General Kenneth Nava announces military retirement

SANTA FE – Maj. Gen. Kenneth Nava, the Adjutant General of New Mexico, is announcing his

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NMSU student, professor launch volunteer project to assist Afghan refugees in NM

Hiba Muhyi was preparing to begin her senior year at New Mexico State University when horrific

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The New Mexico Film Office Joins the New Mexico Department of Veterans Affairs at a Lunch and Learn Series to Discuss How New Mexico Veterans Can Get Involved in the Film and Television Industry

SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) representatives will join the New Mexico Department of

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Grant County Commission hears reports and updates at work session 111621 and regular session 111821, part 10

tamal proclamation county 4119 copyGrant County commissioners and two county officials who were part of the committee for the Tamal y Mas

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AVANGRID files defamation and tortious interference lawsuit against security limits for using false allegations to seek to extort the company

Orange, CT - Dec. 4, 2021 - Today, AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE:AGR), a leading sustainable energy

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SCCT Youth Theatre to perform live at Main St. Plaza

troll glares at wannabe(L-R) Eva Engstrom and Teneal Solberg rehearse to be Trolls in "Bug", a play by Lainie Vanzant. (Photo

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One Day Intensive Tile Making Class with Kate Brown

Jan 22, 10 am to 5 pm - A One Day Intensive Tile Making Class at Kate Brown Pottery & Tile Studio

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Kate Brown Pottery and Tile Showroom in the Mimbres Studio Sale

A one-person version of the famous holiday event held for many years in the Mimbres.

Dec 11-12, 10 am to 5 pm

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