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Here’s a look at today’s local news: The Grant and Quay Soil and Water Conservation Districts recently awarded sponsorships to three Grant County 4-H members who attended a week-long State 4-H Conference in Las Cruces. The students, Randi White, Kolby Taylor and Justin Billings, comprised of the team that won first place in the [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: Eight members of the Gaffney-Oglesby Marine Corps League Detachment 1328 attended the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services 11th Annual Honor Guard Conference last week in Albuquerque. The group was awarded 1st Place for the “Large Group Flag Folding-Firing Party” category. The members that competed included: John [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: In a release from Silver City Mainstreet, Jill Lane, author of “On the Road with Jack and Jill, A Pet Travel Guide,” will be in Silver City on Saturday, August 31st, for a book signing. Jack was New Mexico’s Adventure Dog and pre-eminent dog-expert on Pet Travel. [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: Participants of the Copper Country Senior Olympics gathered together last Saturday to celebrate their achievements in the National Senior Olympics held in Albuquerque this year. In addition, individuals were recognized who played important roles behind the scenes. Fred Baca, board president, opened the event followed by: presentation [...]

Here’s a look at some of today’s local news: During theSilver City Town Council meeting this week, Rheganne Vaughn, the Director of Government Affairs for the Universal Waste System in New Mexico discussed plans for beginning waste pickup operations in Silver City. According to the Grant County Beat, the new company will begin waste [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: With hunting season less than a month away, the Gila National Forest is reminding the public of a few important safety tips. The Gila National Forest is 3.3 million acres with numerous entry and exit points, and most of it has very limited cell service. According to [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: Last Thursday, Western New Mexico University’s President, Joseph Shepard presided over press conference regarding the university’s participation in the Community Solar Direct agreement with PNM. The agreement will provide renewable energy to the university and other entities. PNM Solar Direct was created governmental and large businesses achieve [...]

Here’s a look at some of today’s local news: While routine testing of the water at the Catwalk NRT/Whitewater Picnic Area, a problem was noted. Currently both the Catwalk and the picnic area are open, however, there is no potable water available until further notice. The Forest Service Gila National Forest appreciates the public’s [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: The New Mexico Department of Information Technology and the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management have implemented communication system upgrades in Hidalgo County. According to the Hidalgo Herald, this initiative of Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham, will provide more effective communication capabilities there were previously available to Lordsburg [...]