Here’s a look at today’s news: Western New Mexico University's, President Dr. Joseph Shepard, will meet with the king of Zambia’s largest ethnic group, today in Albuquerque. Along with Western New Mexico University’s Board of Regents Chairperson, they will discuss international educational issues and the possibility of Western New Mexico University providing higher education to [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news: Deming Cesar Chavez Charter High School students have organized a mobile food pantry that can travel to different schools in Deming distributing food to families in need. The project started as a food pantry for Cesar Chavez students and their families two years ago through the Roadrunner Food [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news: An 85- year old man in Deming, that was charged with last week with attempted kidnapping and enticement of a child, has been accused by two more people that he engaged in inappropriate behavior with children. The two victims, now adults, came forward after Miguel Lujan, was charged [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news: The Freeport-McMorRan Foundation awarded $375,000 to ten local nonprofit organizations yesterday during an award ceremony at the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce luncheon. The 2018 Grant County Community Investment Fund Grant Recipients were selected by a committee of seven community leaders from diverse organization and two [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news: The Silver High School Wind Ensemble took first place in the state championship held in Rio Rancho last week. Jonathan Wheatley, Director of Bands and Choirs at Silver High, is especially proud of the win because the group took on a very difficult piece for the competition to [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Campfire and smoking restrictions are implemented today on the Gila National Forest in order to protect public health and reduce preventable human-caused fires. Fire restrictions for the Gila National Forest include allowing campfires only in designated developed campgrounds and picnic areas, and must be in a Forest Service [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: According to new data, drought conditions have been continuing to get worse across New Mexico. The most recent map released by the US Department of Agriculture's Drought Monitor shows 9% of New Mexico, specifically in the northeast and northwest parts of the state, are in exceptional drought conditions. [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news: Silver City MainStreet has been designated as an accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. The Silver City MainStreet Project’s performance is annually evaluated by New Mexico MainStreet, which works in partnership with the National Main Street Center [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news: The Annual New Mexico Outstanding Agriculture Leadership Award was presented to Marge McKeen, by the New Mexico State University College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences, for her outstanding contributions to the State of New Mexico. Marge, and her husband, Hugh B. McKeen, host “Ranch Days” each April [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news: Grant County Commissioners are holding a public meeting tonight at 6:00 P.M. in the Grant County Veterans Memorial Conference Center to provide an update on the partnership exploration process of Gila Regional Medical Center. Members of the community are encouraged to participate. Meetings with physicians and GRMC employees [...]
