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Here’s a look at today’s news:   The City of Deming Councilors approved an amendment to the Deming municipal code that will raise the pay for the mayor and city councilors. The revised ordinance is scheduled to go into effect in March of 2020 and will consist of an 8 percent increase. The current pay rates have been in effect [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: During a regular meeting last week, the Village Trustees of Santa Clara approved a two-mill levy increase that will cost residents an additional $32 on a home valued $48,000. The Trustees also decided to not hire an additional police officer at this time and instead, Police Chief Lonnie Sandoval will cut his hours [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Western New Mexico University inducted four alumni into the School of Education’s Hall of Fame this spring who were honored for their exceptional professional careers and for the care they showed their students. The 2018 recipients are: Daniel C. Castillo, from the class of ’85  who is now a retired Silver High School [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: In Deming, former assistant school superintendent, Ray Trejo, has initiated a claim for damages against the district, its superintendent, and the Deming Board of Education. Trejo, was placed on administrative leave in December after a forensic audit was released regarding possible embezzlement by a former Deming High School secretary in addition to potential [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: Town of Silver City Manager, Alex Brown, announced the retirement of Silver City Police Chief, Ed Reynolds during the Silver City Town Council Meeting last night. Chief Reynolds is a 37- year veteran of the Silver City Police Department and has served as Police Chief since 2005. Captain Freddie Portillo, who has served [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: Western New Mexico University Board of Regents met last week and debated salary studies in addition to promoting 20 faculty members, approving tenure for six faculty and staff members, and electing new officers. In a four to one vote, the regents approved a proposal that agrees to use the assigned committee’s recommendations as [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Silver High School Lady Colts captured their eighth straight Class AAAA State Softball Championship last Friday in Albuquerque. The team powered through the tournament by remaing undefeated and beating Bernalillo High School in the first game of the championship round with a score of 13 to 1.  Congratulations Lady Colts! Tomorrow, Cobre [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: The Silver City MainStreet Project received a $2,000 grant from the Town and Country Garden Club to continue the downtown planter project.  Started in 2017 with the help of Gary Stailey and the Community Youth Building Project, the planters blossom with flowers and help beautify the downtown area. The project has been very [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The 13th Annual “Celebration of Life” benefiting Cancer Support of Deming-Luna County took place at Voirs “Pit” Park last Saturday. Over 1300 pink shirts for participants were handed out when the walk began that morning. Father Ron Machado, of Holy Family Catholic Church, opened the ceremony with prayer and was pleased that many [...]