Monthly Archives: October 2019

Here’s a look at some local news: In a report issued by the New Mexico Workforce Connection, the September 2019 the monthly not seasonally unemployment data for local counties are as follows: Catron County at 5.0%; Grant County at 4.5%; and Luna County at 8.1%. The Luna County rate is down from the August [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: Silver City Mayor, Ken Ladner and other volunteers participated in the Mayor’s Day of Service over weekend. The work focused on the landscaped median located on U.S Highway 180 between Little Walnut Road and Pope Street. In addition to general maintenance to the area, rocks were installed [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: A Hurley man has been arrested in the matter of an armed robbery that occurred on October 8th at Silver City Jewelers in Downtown Silver City. According to the Silver City Daily Press, Cruz Placencio, 24, was arrested last Tuesday and has been charged with five criminal [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: Seventeen New Mexico nonprofits are now able to expand Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) learning for students across the state after receiving more than $150,000 in grants from the PNM Resources Foundation. In a recent release from PNM, each nonprofit grant recipient demonstrated educational efforts [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: A local pediatrician has been selected to participate in one of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s (RWJF) leadership programs. Brian Etheridge, MD, FAAP from Hidalgo Medical Services, was selected for “Culture of Health Leaders” which offers intensive learning opportunities with some of today’s foremost health and equity [...]

Here is a look at some local news: This Saturday, the 5th Annual Great Pumpkin Candy Drop will be taking place in Deming at John T. Waits Park, also known as Rabbit Park. The free event is sponsored by “Friends of the Community, a local nonprofit, Weaver’s Welding of Las Cruces, Deming Mainstreet, and [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: The Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees recognized members of the hospital staff during a meeting last week. The first to be recognized was Roberta “Bertie” Berry who has served 15 years in the ER, and Rachel Benavidez, was honored for 10 years of service in [...]