House recognizes importance of NAFTA to New Mexico's economy

Santa Fe – Today, the House Floor recognized the importance of the North America Free Trade

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Memorial to help reduce opioid use disorder passes House Floor

 Santa Fe – Today, a memorial to add opioid use disorder as a qualifying condition to the state

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Reps. Harry Garcia and Eliseo Alcon garner House support to bring job growth to the Escalante Generating Station

Santa Fe, NM – Today, a memorial to study the opportunity for job growth at the Escalante

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House approves Rep. Jim Smith's lottery scholarship decoupling bill

 SANTA FE—Tonight, the House of Representatives unanimously approved House Bill 270, Rep. Jim

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House Honors Retiring Republican Representatives

SANTA FE—This afternoon, the House of Representatives honored the legislative careers of Rep. Jim

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State Police Saddened By Loss of K-9

Albuquerque, NM – The New Mexico State Police is very sad to announce the passing of K-9 Arras.

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Community-wide reading event to begin at the end of February

luis alberto urrea rsAuthor Luis Alberto Urrea will be New Mexico State University's spring keynote speaker, giving an

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Virginia Hernandez, 70, of Bayard, NM

Virginia Hernandez, 70, a resident of Bayard, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, February 8, 2018 at

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Irene H. Romero, 75, of Lordsburg, NM

Irene H. Romero, 75, a resident of Lordsburg, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at

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$1.98 Show for 2018

1.98 show rsWard Rudick as A’Gusta Wind and his court, Alvaro Nunez and Kevin Montgomery.Silver City, NM (Feb 12,

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ICYMI: Record number of small businesses are looking to expand, crediting tax reform

Washington, DC (February 13, 2018) A recent report in Bloomberg by Vince Golle stated that

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MRAC's annual Chocolate Fantasia brought people to downtown Silver City 021018

Photos by Mary Alice Murphy

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Michael Hendricks certified as a candidate for Attorney General by Secretary of tate

SANTA FE – Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver has officially certified Michael Hendricks' candidacy

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Gila National Forest offices to close for Presidents Day 021918

Silver City, NM, February 13, 2018—The offices of the Gila National Forest will be closed on

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Rep. Rod Montoya scores important victory for San Juan County

 SANTA FE—This morning, the House Judiciary Committee passed Rep. Rod Montoya’s (R-Farmington) plan to help

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Secretary Perdue statement on President Trump's selection on Naomi Earp for USDA Civil Rights post

(Washington, D.C., February 13, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded

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Bill to reform Step Therapy passes Legislature

SANTA FE, N.M. – Patients will be able to get the medications they need for serious diseases

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High Wind Warning in Hidalgo County 021318

WEATHER ADVISORY:
High wind warning in Hidalgo County, visibility is low due to blowing dust. High

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Grant County Democratic Party Pre-Primary Convention

 All registered Democrats are invited to the County Democratic Pre-Primary Convention on Saturday,

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Vote to put patients first makes history

Santa Fe, NM – Tonight, a bipartisan bill to ensure patients get the right medication at the right

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Rep. Jason Harper's taxpayer protection bill passes 2nd. Senate committee

 SANTA FE—This afternoon, the Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved House Bill 194, an

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Bill to help fund libraries and Historic Preservation efforts heads to the Governor's desk

Santa Fe, NM – Today, a bill to allow the New Mexico State Library and the state Historic

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B.C. Comics for February 13, 2018

BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

Wizard of Id Comics for February 13, 2018

BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

Sergio Victor Davalos, 90, of Deming, NM

sergio davalos rsSurrounded by his loving family, Sergio Victor Davalos passed away at the age of 90 years on

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