Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The New Mexico Department of Transportation reopened the roadway to the Gila Cliff Dwellings earlier this afternoon. NM 15 had been closed from mile post 42 to 43 due to debris after the area was covered by running water. The debris has been cleared, and the roadway is now [...]
The following is a release from the Legislative Education Study Committee, regarding Administrative Reports and their effect on staff hours, advance placement courses, and a look at previous years as the committee held its final meeting just prior to the start of the legislative session. LESC Newsletter Jan 2017
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: An Arizona man recently plead guilty in federal court in Las Cruces to cocaine trafficking charges arising from the seizure of over 150 pounds of cocaine at the New Mexico Port of Entry near Lordsburg on September 9th, 2016. Jesus Quiroz of Tucson is charged with possession with intent [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: This past weekend, Lena and Carolyn Holguin were involved in a very serious car accident out-of-state. Carolyn suffered severe injuries, and Lena moderate injuries. Carolyn is hospitalized in Oklahoma City undergoing many surgeries. John Sterle and Frank Donahue, representing veterans in the area, have set up a GoFundMe account [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Jim Foy, defense attorney for 6th Judicial District Attorney Francesca Estevez, in a statement called the New Mexico Attorney General’s accusation that Estevez used a state-owned vehicle for personal use on June 11, 2016, “pure political grandstanding.” Foy said “the actions of the attorney general in calling the execution [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Mimbres Resident Drew Dix, a Medal of Honor recipient, was recently presented with a quilt of valor during Saturday’s American Legion meeting. Dix was a staff sergeant during Vietnam, and earned his Medal of Honor after rescuing many of his troops and eliminating a number of the Viet Cong [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Luna County Board of Commissioners recently appointed Captain Kelly Gannaway as Luna County Sheriff. Gannaway was voted in unanimously by the three voting board members. He is a 26-year veteran of the Luna County Sheriff’s Office, and came highly recommended by the late John Mooradian before his death. [...]
The Silver City Art Association begins 2017 with a slate of new board members. Shown from the left are Cindy Lindhorn (Administrative Assistant), Ann Alexander (Treasurer), Tom Vaughan (Chairperson), Rebecca Martin (Managing Director) and Dayna Griego (Secretary). The Silver City Art Association’s membership consists of area galleries, studio artists and independent artists. They welcome new [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Silver City Town Council at its recent meeting approved a collection of ordinances that would donate the town-owned land of the old Hillcrest Hospital to Bethel Corporation, provided that the company successfully secures tax credits from the state of New Mexico. Bethel Corporation is an affordable living company [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest recently received a grant from the United Way of Southwest New Mexico under its Agent of Change program. The Soft Skills Program will offer workshops on communication, enthusiasm, attitude, teamwork, and observation. The program will also offer a free membership to girls [...]
