Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Office of Admissions and Recruitment at WNMU has announced a list of new scholarships that will be available to the incoming freshman class for the fall 2015 semester. The scholarships each have their own set of requirements for students based on their state of residency and GPA. Administered [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Bataan Elementary School in Deming is celebrating World Down Syndrome this Saturday in observance of World Down Syndrome Day. The March 21 date marks the 10th anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day. World Down Syndrome is observed every year on this date because what causes Down syndrome is the [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: According to CEO Brian Cunningham, “On March 2nd, GRMC will open a Family Practice Partnership. This will support our physicians and our community.” GRMC already operates practices in psychology, cardiology, pain management, and surgery. Adding the Family Practice will provide residents with more quality health care options. In legislative [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Marine Corps League Gaffney-Oglesby Detachment 1328 honored three local veterans who took part in the Battle of Iwo Jima 70 years ago. The three marines who were honored were Curtis Maxwell, Felipe Ortego, and Gene Lewis. Representatives from Congressman Steve Pearce and Senator Martin Heinrich’s offices were at [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The US Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announce the availability of more than $160 million in funding for research, education, and extension projects that address key challenges affecting US agriculture production. The Initiative was created to find innovative solutions to challenges faced in society; including [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture today announced the availability of $9 million in funding to assist low-income individuals and communities in developing local and independent food systems through the Community Food Projects Program. Community Food Projects involve the entire food system. Projects assess strengths and establish [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The USDA’s Farm Service Agency reminds producers of upcoming important deadlines for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill. The final day to update yield history or reallocate base acres is February 27, 2015, and the final day for farm owners and producers to choose coverage [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: As a reminder, there will be a public meeting to discuss the Highway 90 Bridge Project tonight at 6 pm at the Grant County Convention Center. Residents of Grant County wanting information about this project and plans for traffic diversion should attend this meeting. The re-routing of traffic will [...]
The New Mexico Department of Transportation and Development has scheduled a public meeting about the Highway 90 Bridge (located on the south en of Hudson Street in Silver City) Project on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 to begin at 6 p.m. at the Grant County Conference Center (next to Ace Hardware on Hwy. 180). Residents of Grant County wanting [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: It has been about one month since Town of Silver City ordinance 1231 went into effect. This ordinance restricts the use of single-use plastic carryout bags at retail merchants within town limits. All of the major retailers are complying with the ordinance by providing paper bags, boxes, heavyweight reusable [...]
