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Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Governor Susana Martinez has proclaimed today as” Adult Falls Prevention Awareness Day” in New Mexico. The New Mexico Department of Health recently reported that the state’s death rate from falls among adults ages 65 and over has declined more than 12 percent in 2016 from the 2015 rate, when New Mexico had the [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines:   The American Legion Riders Chapter 12, will be hosting the “Forgotten Veteran Memorial Bike Run” at 10 a.m. this Saturday at the Bataan Post in Deming. This bike run will raise needed funds for local veterans and is one of three major fundraisers hosted by the group each year. There are an [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Western New Mexico University will be hosting the 7th Annual James H. Pirtle Walk for Heroes on Saturday, September 30th starting and ending at Old James Stadium. The walk is named for James H. Pirtle, a native New Mexican, who was killed on the battlefield on October 4th, 2003 during “Operation Iraqi Freedom”.  [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines:   Tatten Allsup, a senior at Cliff High School, recently received the National Rifle Association Outstanding Achievement Youth Award, in addition to being named to the prestigious National Youth Shooting Sports Ambassador Program. To be eligible for the award, Tatten had to be a member of a shooting club, visit a firearm museum [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines:   WNMU will be celebrating their annual Homecoming next weekend with many special events for visiting alumni and the public. Three alumni will be featured as honorees at the Alumni Awards Dinner next Friday. The two recipients of the 2017 Distinguished Alumni award are; Rosie Gomez, class of 2002 and a social caseworker [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines:   Pete Domenici, the longest serving Senator in New Mexico history, passed away yesterday in his home town of Albuquerque, he was 85.  Senator Domenici was well known for his dedication to the well-being of all of New Mexico on many issues, including fiscal responsibility and the federal budget, energy policies and New [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines:     The New Mexico Department of Transportation has made recommendations for Corre Caminos transit service to replace demand responsive service with a new deviated fixed routes for individuals using paratransit services. Paratransit provides transportation for people with disabilities who are unable to use the regular fixed route transit and usually provides door-to-door [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines:   Ruben Acosta, of Deming has been invited to participate in the Honor Flight of Southern New Mexico. Mr. Acosta, served in the Korean War from 1950-54 as part of a United State Air Force Sea Rescue detail and flew over 85 combat rescue missions in a helicopter behind enemy lines. The chapter will [...]