Here’s a look at today’s news: An endowed scholarship in honor of Dr. Paul A. Feil (feel) M.D., has been recently been opened at Western New Mexico University. The Paul A. Feil, M.D., Scholarship, was established to benefit graduate students who work in or are natives of Deming and are enrolled at WNMU with plans to enter the medical [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department is reminding New Mexicans that Medicare Open Enrollment began this week and runs through December 7th. Changes made during this period will take effect on Jan. 1st, 2019. Additionally, the ADRC and the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) are hosting meetings throughout the enrollment [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: The Grant County Commission listened to representatives from renewable energy developer Scout Clean Energy LLC last week, concerning a proposal to create “The Great Divide Wind Farm” that would encompass 23,000 acres of land 14 miles east of Lordsburg. Discussions included: tax incentives and the economic impact; where the power generated would be [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: A former Town of Silver City employee will be going to trial on charges of allegedly embezzling $12,000 from the town by using her city credit card for personal purposes. LeAnn Misquez, was employed with the Town of Silver City as a purchasing agent from 2012 through December of 2016. The alleged [...]

Here’s a look at some news: The Village of Santa Clara celebrated their 150th Birthday last Saturday that featured over 30 food and craft vendors, kid’s games, bands, WNMU’s Mariachi La Plata, and performances from the Chiricahua Apache. It is estimated up to 300 people attended the event that was sponsored by the Village of Santa Clara, the Santa [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Hidalgo Medical Services opened their “HMS Tu Casa Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility” today in Silver City. The facility will begin providing services to the community for 10 hours a day, 5 days a week in addition to offering outpatient treatment and peer support services. According to HMS Chief Executive Officer, Dan Otero, [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: The New Mexico Department of Health recommends that everyone six months of age and older should get a flu vaccine each flu season. People in high risk groups are susceptible of having serious flu-related complications or they live with or care for people at high risk for developing flu-related complications. Some local flu [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: Grant County Extension Program Director and Family and Consumer Science Agent, Judy O’Loughlin, was presented the “Distinguished Service Award” from the NM State Affiliate of the National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences. Judy was presented the award during the annual meeting held in San Antonio last month. The award states: “For [...]