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Here’s a look at today’s local news: In connection with the shooting and murder in Las Cruces of Robert Pena, from Silver City last weekend, a second suspect has been arrested who is believed to also be involved in the crime. Las Cruces Police have arrested Sonny Sierra, 25, of Silver City. The first [...]

Here’s a look at today’s local news: Grant County Sheriff deputies and Silver City Police officers were called to the Lintero Apartments on Saturday night in reference to a shooting. Witness accounts refer to seeing the victim, Bryson McNeill, being beaten my three suspects an hour before the shooting occurred. McNeill was treated for [...]

Here’s a look at some of today’s local news: Traffic control was provided by the Silver City Police Department yesterday afternoon on Hudson Street for nearly 3 hours while New Mexico State Police SWAT, assisted by the Las Cruces Police Department, served warrants for two male suspects in the murder of Robert Pena, of [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: According to the National Park Service, 79,107 visitors came to the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument in Catron County in 2018 and spent $4,671,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 71 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy [...]

Here’s a look at some of today’s local news. Area communities in Grant County will be receiving Colonias funding this year, a federal initiative that assists in paying for infrastructure improvements in communities that can’t afford the necessary expenses. New Mexico Colonias dollars can used toward water, wastewater, solid waste, drainage projects and roads [...]

Here’s a look at today’s local news: The Grant County Commission approved a preliminary budget during a special meeting yesterday. In addition, Chairman, Chris Ponce made a motion to accept the resignation of County Attorney, Abigail Burgess effective July 15th. Discussion followed regarding whether to hire a replacement or to go with a contract [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: Area residents and military veterans attended the annual Memorial Day ceremony at Fort Bayard National Cemetery on Monday to remember those who gave their lives while serving the United States of America. Guest speaker, Alfred Ogas, a Vietnam veteran, addressed the assembly in addition to the Vietnam [...]

Here’s a look at some today’s local news: The Public Information Officer for the Grant County Sheriff’s Department has released an announcement that the reward for information regarding the Fort Bayard Credit Union robbery that occurred in the morning of May 13th in Arenas Valley has increased from $1,000 to $4,000. The suspect was [...]

Here’s a look at today’s local news: New Mexico Representative, Deborah Armstrong, is planning to meet with Health Secretary, Kathy Kunkel to discuss concerns regarding New Mexico’s immunization exemption laws, particularly in light of measles concerns. Currently, there are three types of allowable exemptions available that include: requiring a physician's certification; a religious exemption [...]