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Photos by Mary Alice Murphy
[Editor's Note: Better late than never, right? And apologies for no captions - they are buried in a notebook on the desk somewhere.]
The Woman's Club held a Family Day event on July 25, 2026, with activities for kids and adults. Several outdoor activities were for the kids and some inside drew the adults, such as the cake walk. Other organizations, such a Imagination Library; Amplified Therapy,; Big Brothers, Big Sisters; WNMU Early Childhood, Community Partnership for Children, participated Available for everyone was the face painting and the food truck outside.
Photos by Mary Alice Murphy
The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society hosted the 160th birthday of the Fort Bayard National Landmark at the New Deal Theater. As part of the celebration, long-time FBHPS member, Bill Kupke, who had turned 97 the day before on the fort's birthday, cut the birthday cake with a historic sword.
At the table to register, attendees could also fill out forms to join the society. Another table had items for sale, including books about the history of Fort Bayard, which was founded by the U.S. military on Aug. 21, 1866, as a fort to protect the ranchers and miners living in the area. Another table held several historic firearms from the days of the fort. And, of course, a table held the birthday cake and cookies.
An Alternative to the NM Bar Exam – A Good Thing?
Frost McGahey, Investigative Journalist
Chief Justice Julie Vargas, NM Supreme Court Website photo
On August 4, 2026, the New Mexico Supreme Court announced a new pathway allowing law-school graduates to become licensed in New Mexico without taking the traditional bar examination.
Under the new system, an applicant can choose the bar exam or do 675 hours of supervisedlegal work within one year. At the end, the applicant must submit a portfolio of legal work to the New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners for evaluation.
The New Mexico Supreme Court's reasoning according to Chief Justice Julie Vargas is that there are not enough lawyers in the state. She says that two-thirds of New Mexico counties have fewer than one lawyer for every 1,000 residents.
* Dust Storm Warning for...
South central Grant County in southwestern New Mexico...
Northwestern Luna County in southwestern New Mexico...
Northwestern Hidalgo County in southwestern New Mexico...
* Until 615 PM MDT.
* At 532 PM MDT, a wall of dust was along a line extending from 7
miles north of Separ to 11 miles north of Road Forks, moving south
at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
* I-10 near Lordsburg, NM.
Removed Difficult Driving Conditions on NM 78 at mile marker 9, Roadway clear.
ROAD ADVISORY
FLOODING –Mule Creek Area
Difficult Driving Conditions, NM 78 eastbound and westbound mile marker 9. Standing water on roadway. Use extreme caution.
When the roadway is flooded do not cross and seek an alternate route. Turn around, don't drown.
Public Assistance Request
See photo below
On August 14, 2026, at approximately 9:06 p.m., a Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle near 12th Street and West Street in Silver City, New Mexico. The driver, positively identified as Jesus Pedregon, failed to yield and fled from the deputy. The Deputy had prior knowledge and information of the vehicle Pedregon was driving. The Deputy saw the vehicle, so he attempted to stop Pedregon to serve the warrants on him. Pedregon has multiple outstanding warrants for serious offenses, including Robbery, Armed Robbery, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Kidnapping, Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle, Felony Shoplifting, and Aggravated Fleeing from a Law Enforcement Officer. After pursuing, the driver was able to evade law enforcement. See attached picture of Jesus Pedregon.
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