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Here’s a look at today’s headlines: In Columbus, a monthly charitable food distribution program sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande, will be moving its location off government property. During the second Wednesday morning each month, volunteers unload thousands of pounds of food from the Roadrunner Food Bank truck to later distribute [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: The Grant County Community Health Council has been discussing how to continue the organization after funding is depleted later this year. Members of the council are distributing community assessments to residents in order to obtain new data on community needs. A minimum of 400 responses is required to [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Emergency Medical Services at Gila Regional Medical Center celebrated National EMS Week with a special lunch at the hospital. Native Air 32 provided the meal that was served to EMS employees in addition to members of the Silver City Fire Department, volunteer firefighters and area dispatchers. National [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: There will be a funeral procession for New Mexico State Police Sargent Thomas Vitale, who died after suffering a medical incident while on duty Saturday in Deming. The procession is scheduled for tomorrow from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. along US 180 from Deming to Fort Bayard National Cemetery. [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news:   The City of Deming Councilors approved an amendment to the Deming municipal code that will raise the pay for the mayor and city councilors. The revised ordinance is scheduled to go into effect in March of 2020 and will consist of an 8 percent increase. The current pay [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: During a regular meeting last week, the Village Trustees of Santa Clara approved a two-mill levy increase that will cost residents an additional $32 on a home valued $48,000. The Trustees also decided to not hire an additional police officer at this time and instead, Police Chief Lonnie [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Western New Mexico University inducted four alumni into the School of Education’s Hall of Fame this spring who were honored for their exceptional professional careers and for the care they showed their students. The 2018 recipients are: Daniel C. Castillo, from the class of ’85  who is now [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: In Deming, former assistant school superintendent, Ray Trejo, has initiated a claim for damages against the district, its superintendent, and the Deming Board of Education. Trejo, was placed on administrative leave in December after a forensic audit was released regarding possible embezzlement by a former Deming High School [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: Town of Silver City Manager, Alex Brown, announced the retirement of Silver City Police Chief, Ed Reynolds during the Silver City Town Council Meeting last night. Chief Reynolds is a 37- year veteran of the Silver City Police Department and has served as Police Chief since 2005. Captain [...]