Monthly Archives: October 2014

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The levels at Elephant Butte and Caballo reservoirs have climbed in recent weeks thanks to the late summer rains.  According to reports, the volume at Elephant Butte is up nearly 25%.  Lakes around the state have dropped to record lows, and despite rains this summer, 60% of the state [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Planning is underway for the Wreaths Across America Ceremony that will be held at Fort Bayard National Cemetery on December 13th.  The mission of Wreaths Across America is to Remember the Fallen, Honor those who serve including their families who sacrifice, and Teach our children the cost of the [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees held a final review of a contract last Thursday morning.  The board members approved the contract with the new emergency room provider, Innova Emergency Medical Associates.  Innova will begin offering services to the ER at Gila Regional at 12:01 am January [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Gila Regional Medical Sleep Team earned a 5-year accreditation by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.  The Sleep Lab at GRMC met or exceeded standards for professional health care.  Standards address core areas such as personnel, facility and equipment, policies and procedures, data acquisition, patient care, and quality [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Gila National Forest Ranger District is planning district wide burns, wind and fire conditions permitting.  Prescribed broadcast burning in the area of Terry Canyon, also known as North Star or Wall Lake Road may take place between late October and mid-December 2014.  With the onset of winter approaching [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Gila National Forest Reserve Ranger District is planning district wide burns, which will include prescribed fire and burn piles, weather and fire conditions permitting.  A 3,000 acre prescribed burn will take place in the area of Eckleberger/Yeguas Park, east of the Rainy Mesa Ranch.  Burn piles will include [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Grant County Clerk Robert Zamarripa would like to remind everyone that Early/Absentee Voting has started at the Grant County Clerk’s Office: 1400 Hwy 180 East.  Early Voting hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.  Early Voting at the Bayard Community Center will begin on October [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: WNMU Mustang Football, along with local fans and community supporters, celebrated their 2014-15 season Homecoming over the weekend.  WNMU Students and alumni took part in the Homecoming parade from the Grant County Courthouse, down Broadway, across Bullard Street, and made their way up College Avenue toward the football game.  [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Blood was reportedly found in a hallway at La Plata Middle School Tuesday night during an apparent break-in at the school.  La Plata Principal, Wayne Mendoza, reportedly told police he spotted the blood when he entered at approximately 6:30 Wednesday morning.  Two windows had been broken on the northwest [...]