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In a public notice from the Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Organization, public comment will be accepted regarding a proposed three-day Marine training operation in Hidalgo County, south of Lordsburg in Playas. The proposed airspace would be used for a “Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force” certification exercise as part of pre-deployment training [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: The Department of Game and Fish is seeking public comments on proposed revisions to the bighorn sheep and javelina rules. The department is proposing small changes in bighorn sheep hunting across the state, including: adjusting seasons for calendar dates; increasing ram hunting licenses; modifying hunt dates to accommodate [...]

Here’s a look some headlines: The USDA is awarding 72 grants totaling $23.6 million through the “Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program.” Western New Mexico University is receiving $191,589 of those funds to purchase video conferencing equipment that are intended to provide interactive distance learning services. The project will benefit one hub and eight [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Members of the New Mexico House of Representatives voted unanimously 68-0 to adopt the Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact, allowing nurses to practice in New Mexico and 27 other states without additional licensing requirements. Enactment of the compact means that nurses can still go to work this weekend to [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: During the last Silver Consolidated School District meeting, Associate Superintendent, Candy Milam, reported that the district will lose more than $1 million in state funding based on current enrollment numbers that are down 157 students. In addition, there was discussion regarding the recent flu outbreak at the Cliff [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: Anonymous donors recently contributed funds to the Western New Mexico University Foundation, establishing an endowed named scholarship to support Native American students. In addition to the scholarship, the donors created an immediate use fund to supplement the endowment while it grows. Endowed scholarships are created with gifts that [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico has been named beneficiary of an estate gift of over $1 million from the late Dr. Robert Palmer, with 75 percent of the gift being earmarked for Luna County. This generous gift will have a positive impact for years to [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news:   During the Town of Silver City meeting on Tuesday, two City Councilors talked about the veteran’s color guard being disrespected before Western New Mexico University Men’s basketball games. District 3 Councilor, Jose Ray, speaking as a veteran and not as a councilor, stated that a few minutes before [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines:   Today, Governor Susana Martinez announced that thousands more New Mexico students than ever before are taking and passing Advanced Placement courses. AP classes are rigorous, university-level courses that give students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. In 2017, New Mexico students passed 6,028 [...]