Wizard of Id Comic for May 18, 2019

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BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for May 18, 2019

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BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Ronald C. Rodriguez, a resident of Silver City, NM

rodriguez 02 1On Mother’s Day Ronald C Rodriguez, Ronnie, peacefully left this earth to be with his heavenly

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Tri-City Police Department Blotters – May 13 - May 16, 2019

Bayard Police Department

Monday, May 13

Disturbance
Fahey Street
Caller advised his brother is out of

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Grant County Sheriff’s Office Blotter – May 13 - May 16, 2019

Monday, May 13

Robbery
11797 E. Highway 180
Teller hold up alarm. Male with black/white bandana,

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Silver City Police Department Blotter – May 13 - May 16, 2019

Monday, May 13

Harassment
703 Silver Heights Blvd.
A named male eating at Denny’s is being

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New Mexico Department of Health Confirms Measles Case

SANTA FE -- The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced today that it has confirmed a

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USDA-NRCS opens signup for New Mexico RCPP-CSP applications from agricultural producers

ALBUQUERQUE, May 20, 2019 – Agricultural producers have an opportunity to enroll in the

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Police Shooting Involving State Police in Southwest Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM – On May 16, 2019, a New Mexico State Police officer assigned to the Metro Surge

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Public Works Department Set to Begin Annual Infrastructure Improvements

college ave v1Local infrastructure improvements scheduled to begin this year include Ridge Road, and streets in the

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New Mexico Department of Health Investigates Suspected Case of Wound Botulism

First hospitalized botulism patient since June 2018

SANTA FE - The New Mexico Department of Health is

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NMDOT Traffic Report for week of May 19 to 26, 2019

In all construction zones, motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme

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Mexican Wolf Recovery Program Monthly Update - April 1-30, 2019

The following is a summary of Mexican Wolf Reintroduction Project (Project)

activities in the

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Be a Cake Kingpin, Boss Baker, or just a happy host!

The Silver City Museum seeks volunteers and cake donors for the Ice Cream Social from 11am-4pm on

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Secretary Perdue Statement on the Removal of Section 232 Tariffs

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 17, 2019 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue released the following

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On-Farm Conservation Innovations Trials, a new part of CIG made possible by the 2018 Farm Bill

U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Conservation

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Silver City MainStreet and Freeport McMoRan Foundation Hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Main Street Plaza Restroom Building

restroom ribbon cuttingPictured cutting the ribbon is Alex C. Brown, Town Manager and Cynthia Bettison, Town Councilor

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Public Invited to Comment on Changes to Current and Future Projects

Santa Fe – NMDOT strives to keep the public informed and cares about their opinions. The

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High Rio Grande Flows Anticipated for the Next Several Weeks in the Middle Rio Grande Valley

Albuquerque, NM - The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (District) is issuing notice to
all

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KTAOS Events for May 23 - June 7

Unique Events:

Friday June 7, The Rifters, The Rifters will be in the house performing some

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Click it or Ticket

Law Enforcement Efforts Begin May 20

SANTA FE – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety

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Udall, Heinrich Applaud Vote to Reject Hedge Fund Takeover of Gannett That Could Have Gutted Vital New Mexico Papers

Vote comes one day after senators penned letter urging Alden Capital to drop takeover bid

Senators warn

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U.S. Beef Gains Full Access to Japan

(Washington, D.C., May 17, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that

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Ranch Days 042319

Photos Courtesy of Frank Kenney

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Patterson Fire in Chaves County 051719 PM

Fire Information

EMNRD-FORESTRY DIVISION


Incident Name: Patterson Fire

Start Date & Time: May 16,

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