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Here’s a look at today’s local news: Local law enforcement and other agencies are searching for a man who robbed the Fort Bayard Credit Union in Arenas Valley at gunpoint yesterday morning at approximately 9:00 A.M. The suspect reportedly fled the area on foot. According to an FBI alert, the suspect is described as a Hispanic or white male, [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: Western New Mexico University held its 2019 Spring Commencement Friday afternoon in Old James Stadium. The university conferred 315 degrees with New Mexico Supreme Court Justice, Barbara J. Vigil, delivering the keynote message. In addition, His Royal Highness, Manga II, was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree in recognition of his work [...]

Here is some local news: A workshop hosted by the Hurley Town Council focused on local ordinances pertaining to vacant and neglected homes. Last year, the council approved an ordinance allowing enforcement of an offence defined as “creating and maintenance of public nuisance unlawful.” Hurley Code Enforcement will now be able to fill out a form for vacant and [...]

Here’s a look at today’s local news: This Saturday marks the 27th annual National Association of Letter Carriers' "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive. This is a nationwide food drive, all non-perishable food gathered will benefit local food banks and shelters. Participants are urged to leave a bag of non-perishable food at your mailbox this Saturday, May 11th before the [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: The Dream Makers Club, a program that brings students and community members together to learn about health careers, have celebrated the graduation of local middle school students from Aldo Leopold Charter School and La Plata Middle School. The students had an opportunity to visit with veterinarians, toured research labs at UNM and [...]

Here’s a look at today’s local news: U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a man that was being sought for charges involving a sexual offense against a child in Otero County. Customs officers made the apprehension shortly after 8 a.m. at the Columbus Port of Entry. Angel Jesus Esquivel, 25 years of age, entered the port from Mexico [...]

Here’s a look at today’s local news: The New Mexico Department of Health has reported that measles cases this year in the U.S have reached the highest number since the virus was eliminated almost 20 years ago, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. So far, 695 cases have been reported and the Academy of American Pediatrics [...]

Here’s a look at today’s local news: Grant County 4-H has announced that a local student, Randi White, has been accepted into the New Mexico Youth Ranch Management Camp this summer. Attendees will be learning everything about the cattle industry and cattle ranching from standard cuts of beef, to cattle reproduction, genetics, nutrition, animal welfare, in addition to getting [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: The Silver City Mainstreet project has received state capital outlay funding in the amount of $200,000 that will be used for Phase II construction of the Main Street Plaza. According to a news release from Silver City Mainstreet, work will include installing lights, landscaping and a retaining wall. MainStreet Plaza is located between [...]

Here's a look at today's local news: American Legion Allingham-Golding Post 18, announced student winners of the “2019 Americanism Essay Contest Award” from Calvary Christian Academy. Americanism is defined an ideology, or belief in devotion, loyalty, or allegiance to the United States of America, or to its flag, traditions, customs, culture, symbols, institutions, or form of government. Each student [...]