Thanks to the coordination of Abby Spann, RN, HMS Clinical Nurse Trainer, HMS participated in a recent purchase of food, water, and necessary emergency supplies for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The donated items from HMS, and other community members, were collected by a local resident whose hometown is Refugio, Texas. Donated supplies were [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Freeport-McMoRan is taking steps to resume mining operations at its Cobre Mine, enabling them to transport copper ore to its Chino operations. The proposed mine plan would include approximately 36 acres of land held by the Bureau of Land Management and require the construction of a new 3.5 [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The New Mexico Public Education Department released their 2017 school grades with Cobre District Schools either improving or remaining the same as last year. The three schools that improved for the 2017 year were Central Elementary, raising their grade from an “F” to a “B”, and Hurley [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Governor Susana Martinez along with local business leaders, recently announced that the Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) created more than 2,000 jobs in 2017 which brings the total amount of JTIP jobs created over the last seven years to nearly 10,000. In addition, this program also saw its [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Last Tuesday, the Board of Regents at Western New Mexico University, voted unanimously in favor of the positive results of the annual performance evaluation for University President, Dr. Joseph Shepard. Several community leaders representing local government as well as area businesses and organizations, delivered remarks [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Deming Literacy Center recently honored local tutors who have served in the program for 20-plus years. Special awards were presented by Mayor Benny Jasso and State Representative Candie Sweetser, to recipients, Miguel Briceno, Marisol Perez, Roxana Rincon and Lois Tharp. The Deming Literacy Program has been [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Grant County Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society will hold their 34th Annual Gem & Mineral Show Labor Day weekend, September 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. This year, the event will return to the newly remodeled Grant County Veterans’ Memorial Conference Center located at 3031 Highway 180 [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Village of Columbus donated an ambulance and some firefighting equipment to Palomas, Mexico last Friday. During an informal gathering that brought officials and residents of both communities together, Columbus Fire Chief Andres Ramos and Mayor Philip Skinner handed over the keys and title to of the [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the death of a 61-year-old San Juan County man from West Nile virus (WNV). His death is the state’s first known West Nile virus death of 2017. In addition, four Bernalillo County residents have tested positive for [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Gila National Forest has partnered with OnCell to launch a mobile app that will allow visitors to take a self-guided tour of the natural and heritage sites within the forest using their personal mobile devices. The app also serves as a communication tool and allows the [...]
