Tax alert: AG Balderas wants New Mexicans to receive and keep their IRS refunds

 Balderas reminds consumers that paid preparers are not allowed to deduct fees from a tax refund

Albuquerque, NM

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Grant County Water Commission to meet Feb. 14, 2018

LEGAL NOTICE
GRANT COUNTY WATER COMMISSION MEETING
The Grant County Water Commission will convene

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Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Semi on I-10

Hidalgo County, NM - On February 7, 2018 at about 1:00 a.m. New Mexico State Police investigated a crash where

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Rep. Sarah Maestas Barnes advances Baby Brianna expansion past House Judiciary committee

SANTA FE—This afternoon, the House Judiciary Committee approved House Bill 100, Rep. Sarah Maestas

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Solar investment gains momentum

 Santa Fe, NM – This week, the Business and Industry Committee passed House Bill 87, sponsored by Reps.

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High-wage jobs investments coming to New Mexico

Santa Fe, NM – The House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 200, introduced by Reps.

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Rep. Sweetser's bill to expand internet access in schools, libraries moves to House floor

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to expand internet access in schools and libraries across the state

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Rep. Bill Rehm's public safety bills pass House Appropriations and Finance committee

SANTA FE—This afternoon, the House Appropriations and Finance Committee passed two important

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B.C. Comics for February 8, 2018

BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

Wizard of Id Comics for February 8, 2018

BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

NMSU, NM EDGE celebrates milestone in certified public official program

nm edge rsThe latest graduating class of New Mexico EDGE County College was honored at the New Mexico

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Canuto Molina named as Zoned Patrol Captain for Gila and Lincoln National Forests

canuto molina rsCanuto MolinaSilver City, NM — The Gila National Forest is pleased to announce that Law

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WNMU's Student-Offered Service brings $500,000 Back to Southwest New Mexico annually

vita volunteer rsThe Western New Mexico University students who volunteer with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

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Ranchers invited to meet in Chaves County with NMSU livestock production experts

marcy ward rsNew Mexico State University's Marcy Ward, Extension Livestock Specialist in Extension Animal

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Irene Romero, 75, of Lordsburg, NM – pending

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

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State Auditor Wayne Johnson and Representatives Zach Cook and Cathrynn Brown push for audits of publicly funded campaigns

SANTA FE – Working with State Auditor Wayne Johnson, State Representatives Zach Cook and Cathrynn Brown

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New Mexico Department of Agriculture staff works with law enforcement on gas-pump skimming cases

photo 1 rsThieves attach skimming devices to credit card scanners at fuel pumps, and the devices capture

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Love Local on Territorial Charter Day

This February 17, 2018, is Territorial Charter Day and Silver City MainStreet is initiating a

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Silver City MainStreet offers Fun Runs for children and adults on Territorial Charter Day

This February 17, 2018, is Territorial Charter Day and Silver City MainStreet will participate in

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State World War I Centennial Commission formed

SANTA FE, NM – Today, the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services announced New Mexico’s

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State World War I Centennial Commission formed

SANTA FE, NM – Today, the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services announced New Mexico’s

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"The Little Vampire" movie based on book by Silver City author

Trailers in English and Spanish below

A screenshot of the Little Vampire:little vampire

By Mary Alice Murphy

"The

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Step Therapy reform bill SB 11 passes the senate with a unanimous vote

SANTA FE, N.M. –Step Therapy reform bill (SB 11) officially passes through the senate with a

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Corrected: Grant County Commission to hold regular meeting Feb. 15, 2018

LEGAL NOTICE
Regular Meeting - February 15, 2018

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will convene

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Grant County Commission to hold special meeting following work session FEb. 13, 2018

LEGAL NOTICE
Special Meeting - February 13, 2018
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will convene in

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