Heinrich, Lujan Celebrate Tax Bill - Silent On EV Ownership

Albuquerque – New Mexico Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujanare celebrating their vote for

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Poll Reveals Majority of New Mexicans Do Not Support Increased Funding for Electric Vehicles

Democrats Should Adjust Priorities to Support the Needs of Working-Class Americans and Avoid

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GCSO deputies, SCPD officers and VFDs and EMS units respond to motorcycle accident 080622

On August 6, 2022 at approximately 7:06pm, Grant County Sheriff's Deputies, Silver City Police

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Inflation Bill: Biden's Green New Tax

Washington, D.C. - While proponents have dubbed the bill as an answer to to massive inflation, the

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Just Change the Definition of the Word

All it takes is changing the definition of a word.

Wizard of Id Comic for August 8, 2022

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BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for August 8, 2022

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BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Grant County Commission holds special meeting 072622, part 2

[Editor’s Note: This is part 2 of the Grant County Commission’s special meeting held July 26,

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Next Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City

August 14, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "Artworks”

Join local artist Zoe Wolfe on a

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Grant County Commission holds special meeting 072622, part 1

[Editor's Note: This is part 1 of the Grant County Commission's special meeting held July 26,

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Trying big life things and little life things bring the best rewards

By Abe Villarreal

I like talking to people that know more about life than I do. Not just big life

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Wizard of Id Comic for August 7, 2022

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BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for August 7, 2022

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BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Bush Valley Craft Club's Labor Day Christmas Bazaar September 2-3

It’s Christmas time in Alpine!

The Bush Valley Craft Club’s 2022 Labor Day Christmas Bazaar will be

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NMDOT Traffic Report for week of August 7 to 14, 2022

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

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Gov. Lujan Grisham announces financial relief for businesses through the Wildfire Grant Program

Grants will range from $5,000 to $20,000 for businesses damaged by fire

LAS VEGAS – Gov. Michelle

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Letter to Editor supporting Lt. Manuel Maldonado for Sheriff

Dear Editor,

I have deep respect and appreciation for the individuals who pursue careers or

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"Appear Nervous and Vulnerable"

The local media is not giving Michelle Lujan Grisham any slack when it comes to her blatantly

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The COVID Report August 6, 2022

THIS WEEK'S SUMMARY - August 6, 2022:

Good news this week, the 4 week, 2 week, and 2 day trends

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Wizard of Id Comic for August 6, 2022

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BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for August 6, 2022

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BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Environment Department confirms boil water advisory required for Cochiti Elementary School

Users are urged to boil water prior to drinking

SANDOVAL COUNTY – The New Mexico Environment

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Environment Department confirms boil water advisory required for Lee Hammond Water east of US 550, south of the San Juan River

427 users are urged to boil water prior to drinking

SAN JUAN COUNTY – The New Mexico Environment

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Groundbreaking Alzheimer’s Research Revealed at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC)

Premier forum features cutting edge, scientific insights from top researchers, including some from

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New Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance, Containment Zones Proposed in Five Counties

AUSTIN— Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will consider proposed Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)

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