Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Glenwood Ranger District, Gila National Forest is planning to burn the Sheridan Slash Pile in the next two weeks dependent on weather conditions. This slash pile is located on the Sheridan Ridge Road (County Road CO54) approximately seven miles south of Glenwood. This burn will take one [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news: Yesterday, a bill to raise pay for New Mexico teachers passed the House Education Committee and now heads to the House Floor. Senate Bill 119, sponsored by Senator Mimi Stewart of Albuquerque, would increase minimum salaries for all teacher levels. Funding for the pay increase is included in [...]
Here’s a look at today’s top stories: Mandatory harvest deadlines are fast approaching for hunters and trappers who held licenses for New Mexico’s 2017-18 seasons. The deadline to file a free report for hunters who held 2017-18 deer, elk, antelope or turkey licenses is midnight February 15th. After that date, an $8 late fee [...]
Here’s a look some headlines: The New Mexico Department of Health reports the number of flu-related illnesses and deaths continue to increase across New Mexico. The NMDOH reports 28 flu-related deaths and 100 pneumonia related deaths in adults so far in the 2017-2018 flu season in addition to flu-related hospitalizations, especially in those aged [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Freeport-McMoRan Foundation through the Grant County Community Investment Fund, has awarded the Silver Opportunity School $80,000 to continue the school’s vision of focusing on vocational education. The funds will allow Opportunity School students to use the WNMU campus and facilities. Currently, some students are taking an introduction [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news: On Wednesday, a Silver City Police Officer discovered a homeless man inside a residence on the 200 Block of 12th Street in Silver City. The officer was patrolling on 12th Street when he noticed a residence with an open door and an adjacent broken window. The man was [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Voters in Luna County approved the issuance of general obligation bonds up to $10 million for school buildings or grounds, computer software and hardware for student use, or matching funds for capital outlay projects. This bond was a continuation of a bond approved by voters in 2014 and [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news: The Gila National Forest hopes to release a preliminary draft plan for feedback in the first half of 2018 as part of the Forest Plan Revision process. This preliminary draft plan reflects local input and describes the strategic direction for management of forest resources. The Gila National Forest [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Yesterday, a House Joint Memorial #2 that would support behavioral health services, passed the House Appropriations and Finance Committee. HJM 2 would create a comprehensive plan for the establishment of publicly funded inpatient mental health services in southern New Mexico. In 2013, behavioral health services across the state [...]
