January 9th, 2019: Local News
Here’s a look at today’s news: Luna County interim county manager, Gloria Juarez, has announced that county commissioners have unanimously selected, Bruce Swingle, of Truth or Consequences, to serve as Luna County Manager. According to Swingle’s resume, he is currently working as Sierra County manager in addition to have already managed McKinley and Valencia counties. Gloria Juarez has been [...]
January 8th, 2019: Local News
Here’s some of today’s news: In the early hours of Saturday morning, there was a fatal rollover crash on Interstate 10 near mile post 31, east of Deming. New Mexico State Police investigated the accident and reported that a 2007 Chevrolet driven by 56-year old, Maria Consuelo Jaimes, was traveling east and for unknown reasons drifted off the roadway [...]
January 7th, 2019: Local News
Here’s a look at today’s news: The New Mexico Department of Health has reported that 2018-19 flu-related deaths in the state have risen to a total of four individuals. with the victims being over the age of 50 and reside in Lincoln, Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, and Mora Counties. Flu activity in the state and the nation has risen [...]
January 4rd, 2019: Local News
Here’s a look at today’s local news: Last night the Grant County Commissioners met, which included the two new elected commissioners of Harvey Salas and Chris Ponce. With more than 100 people in attendance and comments from many about who they felt should fill the vacant District 28 senate post, two predominate names appeared to receive favor over the field [...]
January 3rd, 2019: Local News
Here's a look at today's local news: Former District 28 state Senator, Howie Morales was inaugurated as New Mexico Lt. Governor just after midnight on January 1st and took his formal oath of office administered by newly retired Silver City District Court Judge, J.C. Robinson. Later that day there was a ceremony for the public at the Santa Fe [...]
January 2nd, 2019: Local News
Here’s a look at today’s local news: In a special meeting of the Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees, Chief Executive Officer, Taffy Arias, reported that the hospital is serving 13 to 14 immigrants at a time entering the ER accompanied by Border Patrol officers. Approximately 250 individuals have crossed the border, mostly comprised of people from Guatemala [...]
January 1st, 2019: Happy New Year!
Here’s a look at some fun facts in celebration of a new year: We have the list of the top ten baby names in New Mexico for 2018, as compiled by the Department of Health’s Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics: For girls, the top name was Isabella, followed by: Mia; Sophia; Olivia; Emma; Sofia, spelled S-O-F-I-A; Ava; [...]
December 31st, 2018: Local News
Here’s a look at the latest local news and headlines: The Village of Santa Clara trustees have approved an application for funding from the New Mexico Finance Authority to assist in needed water system improvements. The requested funding amounting to $855,000 in Colonias infrastructure monies requires that Santa Clara to have a 10 percent match at the beginning of [...]
December 28th, 2018: Local News
Here’s a selection of our top local news stories: After an historic volunteer effort, The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is fully signed. According to a release, “The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail has long been known as the toughest long-distance trail in the nation. It sits at high elevations along the Continental Divide, traverses deserts and snowfields, and [...]
December 27th, 2018: Local News
Here’s some of today’s local news: A statewide torch relay run for the 2019 National Senior Games will kick off in Silver City on Saturday January 12th to celebrate thousands of senior athletes ages 50 years and older who are involved in the Senior Games. The torch celebration will take place at the Gough Park Pavilion at 11:00 A.M. [...]