Greetings, a reminder that the Veterans Picnic is tomorrow at the Gomez Peak picnic area 10:00 to 2:00 for all Veterans. All Veterans invited to attend the meeting with Steve Davis who is the project manager for the Fort Bayard National Cemetery construction project. The meeting will be on Wednesday August 10th at the American Legion [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The City of Bayard recently gave a public notice of intent to adopt amendments to the Uniform Traffic Code, pertaining to the use of off-highway and all-terrain vehicles. Public comment must be submitted to the City Clerk before September 6th. Consideration of the final ordinance is currently scheduled for [...]
Here are some of the latest news headlines from our area and around the state: Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest recently made homemade treats to take to the High Desert Humane Society. The girls made chicken, peanut butter, and mint flavored treats and toured the facility with Gigi Shoaf, Office manager for the Humane [...]
Here’s a glimpse at some of the things going on in our state: Today, New Mexico State Auditor Tim Keller issued a Risk Advisory to alert municipalities about various types of problems involving utilities managed by municipal governments. A statewide review of the most recent annual audits of municipalities revealed 22 percent of cities, towns [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The National Weather Service of El Paso has issued a Flash Flood Watch in effect through midnight Wednesday night. Abundant monsoon moisture will bring increased rain and thunderstorms along with chances for Flash Flooding. Excessive run-off from heavy rain could lead to flash flooding of low-lying and flood-prone areas [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: This past Saturday was busy in Silver City. Congressman Steve Pearce held a meet and greet at Wranglers Bar and Grill. Meanwhile, Downtown Silver City was bustling with activity from a number of events, including the weekly Farmer’s Market, the Grant County Extension Service annual Squash Derby, and the [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Grant County Commission held a special meeting on Wednesday to make final adjustments to the fiscal year 2016 budget, including a $153,000 increase in property tax receipts and a $390,200 increase in the federal Payment in Lieu of Taxes. In sports news, the Lone Star Conference pre-season football [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Gila National Forest Reserve Ranger District plans district-wide pile burns, weather and fire conditions permitting. These areas will be signed and posted for public awareness, and burns are scheduled to being the week of August 1. The burns will be conducted in the following areas: Negrito Fire Base [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: In response to a complaint filed by former New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission Director Norm Gaume, the New Mexico Attorney General determined that the New Mexico Central Arizona Project Entity violated the New Mexico Open Meetings Act. In a July 12, 2016 letter sent to NM CAP Entity attorney [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The final update regarding the Black Range Complex Fires was released this morning by the Gila National Forest office. The Kline, Cooney, Corduroy, and Boiler Fires burn within pre-determined management areas and are currently a combined 4,297 acres. Fire Management will be transferred back to the Black Range Ranger [...]
