Monthly Archives: August 2014

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: After a quarantine due to chickenpox, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has once again resumed deportation of illegal immigrants back to Central America.  Immigrants are given an opportunity to present their case in court, arguing whether they have any kind of reason to stay in the US, such [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The 2014 New Mexico Veterans’ PTSD Wellness Conference that will be held in Albuquerque on September 13th, will focus on healing the battle-scarred veteran and his or her family.  Veterans, National Guard, Reserve, and active-duty personnel and their spouses, family members, and caregivers are encouraged to attend.  Sessions will [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Susana Martinez is scheduled to announce the New Mexico Certified Chile Trademark Program tomorrow in Bernalillo.  With the creation of this program, New Mexico Certified Chile will join other well-known branded products such as Vidalia Onions, 100% Pure Florida, California Olive Oil and Idaho Potatoes that support signature crops [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: WNMU held a public meeting Wednesday to discuss exterior lighting on campus.  The university plans to replace all of its exterior lighting with energy efficient LED fixtures.  The project will cost an estimated $200,000, but could save the university $12,000 to $13,000 annually.  One of the concerns voiced by [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: A crop-dusting pilot based out of Texas went down in his single engine plane near Columbus yesterday morning.  According to the report, the pilot was working a field east of Columbus, 30 miles south of Deming.  The investigation revealed that the door to release the pesticide would not open [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Hurley Police officer who was wounded in a motorcycle accident at the end of July is recovering from his head injury, according to Hurley Police Chief Pete Ordonez.  Officer White was airlifted to El Paso on July 23rd due to the severity of his injuries, and had been [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Eight post offices in Grant County have been affected as the US Post Office seeks to cut its budget.  The reduction of hours is expected to affect Hachita, Buckhorn, Cliff, Mule Creek, and Hanover, while Post offices in Gila, Mimbres and Faywood have already experienced cuts.  Most rural post [...]

The following is a release from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish:   The New Mexico State Game Commission recently purchased more than 1,000 acres of riparian habitat along the Mimbres River in southwestern New Mexico.  The $585,000 purchase will allow the Department of Game and Fish to manage the property and its [...]