NMDOT Traffic Report for week of December 24 to 31, 2017

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

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Restore Our Forest. You're invited!

Join me, Representative Gail Armstrong, Grant County Soil and Water Conservation District, The

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PFLAG January 2018 meeting to focus on legislation

Silver City, NM — PFLAG Silver City's January 2 meeting will focus on legislative advocacy for

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Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest visit Fort Bayard Medical Center

gs visit ft. bayard med ctr rsGirl Scouts of the Desert Southwest were at Fort Bayard Medical Center Thursday evening singing

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Baby, Jason Meza Macias – pending

Baby, Jason Meza Macias went with his guardian Angel to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December

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Lujan Grisham continues unrelenting attack on Judge

ALBUQUERQUE – When Michelle Lujan Grisham's political allies attempted to block Steve Pearce from

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New bills would deliver vital drugs faster to patients

SANTA FE, NM – Patients would be able to get the medications they need for serious diseases

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Grant County Commission hears about studies on GRMC 122117

By Mary Alice Murphy

During public input at the Grant County Commission regular meeting on

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The Chicken Littles Are Out in Force

I have seen a lot of my friends buying into the panic being set in motion by the media and others

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B.C. Comics for December 22, 2017

BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

Wizard of Id Comics for December 22, 2017

BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

The Future of Grant County Healthcare - An Open Letter to the Community

This fall, the Grant County Commission established a Taskforce to begin thoughtful discussions

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Cancelled: Silver Alert in Las Cruces District 122117

smockCancelled: William Smock has been found and is in good condition.

Silver Alert - William J

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District Attorney Torrez & Attorney General Balderas announce Xavier Nelson convicted for killing 10-year-old girl while driving recklessly

District Attorney Torrez & Attorney General Balderas Announce Xavier Nelson Convicted for Killing

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Town of Silver City partnerships produce results in tough economic times

tu casa rsTu Casa, a comprehensive substance abuse rehabilitation facility, is an example of Silver City,

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New Mexico specialty crop funds available

grapes in vineyard rsGrapes in vineyardLas Cruces, NM – If you have a specialty crop, you may be eligible for federal

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Pearce: We cannot lose sight of the bigger picture

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Steve Pearce released the following statement after voting to pass

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Oni Ken Karate announces newest promotions as of 12/21/2017

oni ken dec 21 rsOni Ken Karate is happy to announce our new promotions. Pictured from left to right: Eric

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NM delegation announces Disaster Declaration to help Pueblo of Acoma recover from October storms

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Reps. Steve Pearce, Ben

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Grant County Water Commission discusses possible USDA application 122017

By Mary Alice Murphy

The main topic of discussion at the Grant County Water Commission meeting on

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Heinrich joins Lankford to introduce major bipartisan Election Security bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 21, 2017) - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined U.S.

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Baby Jalynn Raenez Gonzales – pending

Baby Jalynn Raenez Gonzales, entered the arms of our Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Gila

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Paul E. Sidebottom, 98, of Deming, NM – pending

Paul E. Sidebottom, 98, a resident of Deming, NM entered eternal rest on Wednesday, December 20,

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Silver School Board chooses Eddie Flores to fill vacancy 121917

scschool flores swearing inPhoto: Swearing in of Eddie Flores to fill Silver School Board vacancy by Magistrate Judge Maurine

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Economic Development Department SW NM representative earns Doctorate of Economic Development

loganYou could say that Christine Logan, Economic Development Representative in the Southwest region,

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