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Here’s a look at today’s headlines: 082217   The Village of Columbus donated an ambulance and some firefighting equipment to Palomas, Mexico last Friday. During an informal gathering that brought officials and residents of both communities together, Columbus Fire Chief Andres Ramos and Mayor Philip Skinner handed over the keys and title to of the 2003 Ford F-350 to [...]

News 0821107   Here’s a look at today’s headlines:   The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the death of a 61-year-old San Juan County man from West Nile virus (WNV). His death is the state’s first known West Nile virus death of 2017.  In addition, four Bernalillo County residents have tested positive for West Nile virus and [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines:   The Gila National Forest has partnered with OnCell to launch a mobile app that will allow visitors to take a self-guided tour of the natural and heritage sites within the forest using their personal mobile devices. The app also serves as a communication tool and allows the forest staff to deliver the [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: During a meeting on Tuesday of the Silver Consolidated School District, information was presented by Silver High School Operational Principal Victor Oaxaca, regarding the current status and needed improvements of Silver High School. Some of the possible projects would address property drainage issues, new flooring and renovated bathrooms, improved lighting through the school, [...]

News: 08162017   Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Reserve Ranger District, Gila National Forest wants to inform the public that the Willow Creek Campground is currently recommended tent camping only.  Due to flooding last winter, the internal loop providing trailer turnaround inside Willow Creek Campground was washed out leaving nowhere to turn a trailer around. The Southwest [...]

News 081617 Here’s a look at todays headlines:   The Early Childhood Education Program at Western New Mexico University, has earned an additional recognition from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. WNMU is already accredited in offering associate and bachelor degrees by the Higher Learning Commission. Shannon Rivera, Early Childhood Programs Executive, stated “That this new [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines:   The Clay Festival Farm to Table Fundraiser that was held on July 22 at The Volunteer Center of Grant County, has been deemed a complete success. The sold out event featured locally grown food from Silver City Farmer's Market vendors and was prepared by local chefs. Youths in the Community Youth Building [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Agents with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives on Thursday, August 4th, filed federal criminal charges against 23-year-old Gordon Schuler of Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  According to a press release distributed by the Office of the United States Attorney, Schuler has been charged in connection with the fire that severely [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) and Genoa, a QoL Healthcare Company, will open a new pharmacy at the HMS Lordsburg Clinic on Monday, August 14th. On Tuesday, August 29, public officials, community leaders, HMS Board of Directors members, and the public are invited to gather to celebrate the pharmacy’s grand opening and ribbon cutting [...]