Monthly Archives: February 2016

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: A recent report shows that Nearly 50 percent of workers in New Mexico do not receive paid sick leave benefits at their jobs. This means that these workers cannot stay home or see a doctor when they or a family member are ill without losing wages. This is just [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Gila National Forest Reserver Ranger District is one of 186 federal sites selected to receive a field trip grant from the National Park Foundation.  In March, Reserve Ranger District archaeologists will do a classroom presentation and lead a field trip for Reserve Independent fourth graders.  The grant supports [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Silco Theater, located at 311 North Bullard Street in downtown, will be reopening for movies this Friday with three showings of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”  The theater has been renovated as closely as possible to its appearance after a remodel in 1940. Modern amenities have been added [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Silver City Ranger District personnel responded to a fire located at the Arrastra-Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Trailhead off FR 4258 near Pinos Altos, Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. The human-caused fire was reported by members of the public visiting the Arrastra Interpretive site.  The fire destroyed most of the [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: A Red Flag Warning was in effect for most of the southwest corner of the state today.  Fire Weather Watch in effect through this evening for strong winds and low relative humidity.  Dry and windy conditions exist due to an upper disturbance moving across New Mexico.  Dew points yesterday [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: In sports action: having played the first three tournaments to start the season on the road, the Western New Mexico University softball team will enjoy the first chance this season to stay home as they open Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play welcoming in Colorado School of Mines and Black [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: R Local businesses will be the feature of a free public seminar at the Deming Business Expo scheduled for this Friday and Saturday.  Businesses from around Deming and Luna County will set up booths to highlight their products and services, as well as a series a breakout presentations by [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The New Mexico Chapter of American Gold Star Mothers Recently presented a check to Fort Bayard Medical Center.  A prime objective of the American Gold Star Mothers is "to give aid wherever and whenever possible to veterans through voluntary service, monetary, or material contributions." The $250 donation is to [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: A resolution passed by the Silver City Town Council recently led to a celebration on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2015, at the Silver City Museum, to honor on the Saturday closest to Feb. 15 each year, the unique territorial charter on which Silver City was founded and continues to use.  [...]