Source Water Protection Plan Completed for Peña Blanca

(Santa Fe, NM) - This fall, the Peña Blanca Water and Sanitation District (PBWSD) and New Mexico Rural

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Project Information Meeting: I-10/Mesquite and I-10/Vado Interchange Mesquite, NM

Las Cruces: The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) with El Terrero Construction,

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House Passes Bill to Provide Economic Certainty for Western Businesses

Washington, D.C. (December 3, 2014)– Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5771,

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GRMC Auxiliary Bake Sale Scheduled for Dec. 12

Photo: Last year's cake drawing donated by GRMC retired nursing supervisor Suzanne Geyer.

Gila

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Udall Secures Provisions in NDAA to Improve Tech Transfer at New Mexico's National Labs, Begin Federal IT Reform

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall today announced that he has successfully pushed for key

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Prospectors Legislative Communication Forum held Dec. 2, part 1

Editor's Note: This is part 1 of a multi-part series. This article covers the comments made by the

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Sun-Zia Project Threatens National Security

By New Mexico State Senator Mary Kay Papen and Congressman Steve Pearce

Washington, DC (Dec. 2,

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Lt. Governor John Sanchez To Keynote WNMU Commencement

Photo: Lt. Gov. John Sanchez

Silver City, NM – Lieutenant Governor John Sanchez will be the

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Heinrich Secures Key Provisions In Defense Authorization Act To Strengthen NM Military Bases, National Security

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 3, 2014) - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) successfully included

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Misconceptions Abound on 'Right to Work"

By Paul J. Gessing

In the wake of the 2014 elections, New Mexico has a unique opportunity to enact

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Mustangs In the Community For The Holidays

Students Raise Money and Serve The Needy

Photo (left to right): Randy Salars, Director of Silver

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Fire Equipment Vendors Invited to Information Session

SILVER CITY, N.M.; Dec. 3, 2014 – The USDA Forest Service Southwestern Region announces an

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Winter Break Program Registration to be Held at Silver City's Recreation Center on Dec. 17

Registration for the Winter Break Program at the Town of Silver City's Recreation Center will be

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USDA Announces $9.7 Million in Dedicated Outreach and Technical Assistance to Diversify American Agriculture

Additional Funds Support Broadband and Infrastructure Development in Indian Country

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3,

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Kiwanis K Kids Team with Volunteer Center

Photo Courtesy of Lori Bonomo: (from left to right) Mya Bencomo (K-Kids Club Treasurer), Damian

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Udall, Heinrich Secure Landmark Conservation and Energy Bills In End of Year Package

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 3, 2014) - Several landmark conservation and energy bills championed by

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Wizard of Id for 12/3/14

by Parker & Hart

B.C. for 12/3/14

by Mastroianni & Hart

Yetta M. McCorkle, 75, a Resident of Deming - pending

Yetta M. McCorkle, 75, a resident of Deming, NM entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at

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Baby Noah Marcel Edwards - pending

Baby Noah Marcel Edwards went with his guardian angel to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 30,

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Udall Recruiting Spring Interns for New Mexico Offices

Positions available in Albuquerque, Carlsbad, Las Cruces, Portales and Santa Fe offices

WASHINGTON -

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NMED Announces New Communications Director and Policy Advisor

(Santa Fe, NM) We are pleased to announce that Rob Nikolewski has joined the New Mexico

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More Christmas Lighted Parade Photos

All Photos Courtesy of Jim Mathews

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Kiwanis Honors Students of the Month for December

Photo Courtesy of Lori Bonomo

Photo - Front Row from left: Xavier Khera-Herbst (Aldo Leopold Middle

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Grant County Sheriff’s Department blotter – Nov. 28 through Nov. 30, 2014

Friday, Nov. 28

Welfare check
T Bar T – Redrock
Caller advised that her mother was beat up last

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