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Here’s a look at today’s news: The Gila National Forest hopes to release a preliminary draft plan for feedback in the first half of 2018 as part of the Forest Plan Revision process.  This preliminary draft plan reflects local input and describes the strategic direction for management of forest resources.  The Gila National Forest [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Yesterday, a House Joint Memorial #2 that would support behavioral health services, passed the House Appropriations and Finance Committee. HJM 2 would create a comprehensive plan for the establishment of publicly funded inpatient mental health services in southern New Mexico. In 2013, behavioral health services across the state [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The National Council for Home Safety and Security announced their ranking of the safest cities in New Mexico for 2018. The data was compiled from the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Reports statistics along with collected population data and other research. Cities with populations under 10 thousand were [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: Work started on the Gatton’s Park last Thursday. The funding for this project is a result of approval for a Collaborative Forest Restoration Program Grant being administered by the Grant Soil and Water District. The Wildland Urban Interface treatment was selected to reduce fire risk and enable landscape-scale [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: As part of Western New Mexico University’s celebration of Black History Month, the Black History 101 Mobile Museum will be on campus. Black History 101 Mobile Museum Founder, Khalid el-Hakim, will bring 150 original artifacts representing slavery, politics, Jim Crow, science, religion, education, music, sports and civil rights. [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Military veterans and active-duty personnel were honored today at the State Capitol in Santa Fe on during “Military and Veterans Day” at the 2018 Legislature. This annual day during the legislative session is presented by the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services and the New Mexico National Guard [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: According to a release from the New Mexico Department of Health, influenza activity continues to increase across New Mexico. Since October, the New Mexico Department of Health has investigated 21 flu outbreaks in long-term care facilities, which is more than was reported during the entire 2016-2017 flu season. [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: Absentee voting for Regular Municipal Elections in March 6th in Grant and Luna counties begins tomorrow. In the Town of Silver City, voters in all four Council Districts that wish to vote by Absentee, may request an application by calling the Town Clerk’s Office at 575-534-6346. Early Voting [...]

Here’s a look at some headlines: Members of the Grant County 4-H joined together last week to celebrate at the annual Grant County 4-H Banquet that was held at the Cliff Exhibition Building. Jessica Swapp, 4-H/agricultural agent for New Mexico State University’s Grant County Cooperative Extension Service, led the festivities to honor members who [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Yesterday, New Mexico Representative Rodolpho “Rudy” Martinez, received the American Association of Retired Persons “Capital Caregivers” Award. Representative Martinez, provided key leadership to pass the Guardianship Affidavit and Pre-School Care during the 2017 Legislative Session.  These measures help family caregivers, particularly grandparents raising grandkids in New Mexico. Western [...]