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Remembering Nana and the little things in life

May 31, 2020 Abe Observes

By Abe Villarreal When I was a kid, Nana would ask if she had too much makeup on. I can see her so clearly in my mind. She sat at the kitchen table, getting ready for the day. The Norteñas playing in the background. She held a small mirror up to her face and shared the latest gossip. She couldn't see too well out of one eye, and sometimes, she put on too much makeup. I was always too embarrassed…

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NMDOT Traffic Report for week of May 31 to June 7, 2019

May 29, 2020
Will Perkins is Running for 6th Judicial District Judge, Division 3

May 29, 2020
Tom Shelley, Republican Candidate for Commissioner District 5

May 29, 2020
Tri-City Police Department Blotters – May 25 - May 28, 2020

May 29, 2020
Grant County Sheriff’s Office Blotter – May 25 - May 28, 2020

May 29, 2020
Silver City Police Department Blotter – May 25 - May 28, 2020

May 29, 2020
NMSU College of Engineering offers new online Master of Information Technology degree

May 29, 2020
NMSU leaders announce systemwide COVID-19 Rapid Response Team

May 29, 2020
AG Balderas Announces Arrest of Serial Sexual Offender, Victor Gonzales for 2010 Sexual Assault after identification through Sexual Assault Exam Kit

May 29, 2020
New GrantCountyCoronavirusUpdate.org Website

May 29, 2020
Newest Economic Reports Just Published

May 29, 2020
Silver City Public Library to Install New Doors

May 29, 2020
Heinrich, Collins Call For Passage Of Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act

May 29, 2020
Zero-Interest Emergency LEDA Loan Granted to N.M. Business

May 29, 2020
HMS Expanded COVID-19 Testing

May 29, 2020
For NMSU TRIO program participants, staying connected is critical for success

May 29, 2020
Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Steve Pearce Condemns Actions of Minneapolis Police After Death Of George Floyd

May 29, 2020
New Mexico mayors urge residents to wear cloth face masks

May 29, 2020
Carmen Gale Carrara, 85, of Silver City, NM

May 29, 2020
GRMC Governing Board to meet in executive session June 2, 2020

May 29, 2020
Governor Squirms When Confronted With Jewelry-Gate: She Cannot Justify Hypocrisy And Twists Truth

May 29, 2020
Montoya response to Governor's press conference of May 28

May 29, 2020
High-profile racial incidents taking heavy psychological toll

May 29, 2020
Random Thoughts and Observations 052920

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WNMU graduates hold virtual ceremony 052920

joe tosses his cap Dr. Joseph Shepard, who is President of Western New Mexico University, tosses his cap during the university's virtual commencement, which 100 graduates and their loved ones participated in this afternoon.Western New Mexico University Graduates Earn Diplomas, 15 Seconds of Fame
Live Virtual Event Allowed for Personalized Commencement Experiences

Silver City, NM – One hundred Western New Mexico University graduates received their diplomas during the university's virtual commencement ceremony, which was held live Friday afternoon.

The event allowed each participant to have 15 seconds in the spotlight. Graduates used this time to celebrate and receive their diplomas from loved ones, children, pets and even fellow graduates.

Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 7,624 - 053020

Update includes seven additional deaths related to COVID-19

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Saturday announced 134 additional positive tests for COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:

19 new cases in Bernalillo County
1 new case in Chaves County
2 new cases in CibolaCounty
11 new cases in Doña Ana County
58 new cases in McKinley County
1 new case in Rio Arriba County
1 new case in Roosevelt County
8 new cases in Sandoval County
23 new cases in San Juan County
3 new cases in Santa Fe County
7 new cases among individuals held by federal agencies at the Otero County Prison Facility

The Department of Health on Saturday also reported seven additional deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19. Those cases are:

GRMC Governing Board holds regular meeting 052920

By Mary Alice Murphy

[Editor's Note: YouTube did not agree with the Beat today, so this author missed part of the portion when the governing board came out of executive session. Because the item is not posted on the Commission page or on GRMC's site, until they are updated, this will be all that can be reported.]

The Gila Regional Medical Center Governing Board, made up of the five Grant County Commissioners, District 1 Commissioner and Commission Chairman Chris Ponce, District 2 Commissioner Javier "Harvey" Salas, District 3 Commissioner and GRMC Governing Board Chair Alicia Edwards, District 4 Commissioner Billy Billings, and District 5 Commissioner Harry Browne.

The members approved the agenda.

Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 7,493

Update includes nine additional deaths related to COVID-19

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Friday announced 133 additional positive tests for COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
12 new cases in Bernalillo County
1 new case in Cibola County
1 new case in Curry County
7 new cases in Doña Ana County
1 new case in Eddy County
2 new cases in Lea County
1 new case in Luna County
58 new cases in McKinley County
4 new cases in Otero County
2 new cases in Rio Arriba County
3 new cases in Sandoval County
31 new cases in San Juan County
1 new case in San Miguel County
1 new case in Taos County
1 new case in Union County
1 new case in Valencia County
2 new cases among New Mexico Corrections Department inmates at the Northwest New Mexico Correctional Center in Cibola County
4 new cases among individuals held by federal agencies at the Otero County Prison Facility

The Department of Health on Friday also reported nine additional deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19. Those cases are:

CD2 Republican candidates' forum 051320

[Editor's Note: This author could not attend or record due to another commitment, so this is written from a recording.]

By Mary Alice Murphy

The three Republican candidates for New Mexico Congressional District 2 are Yvette Herrell, Claire Chase and Chris Mathys.

Herrell spoke first. She thanked Michael Shinabery for moderating the forum and Tina Dzuik for hosting it.

"I want to thank veterans for allowing us to have this forum tonight," Herrell said. "Thanks to their sacrifices, here we are, close to another election."

Gov. Lujan Grisham held news conference 052820

By Hallie Richwine

The governor gave details on what is changing on June 1.

[Editor's Note: The details of what the governor and cabinet secretaries set out at the news conference can be seen in the slideshow of the presentation attached.]

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