Leave Driver's Licenses Alone; Issue an Optional REAL ID Card
By Senator Pete Campos Lost amid the confusion, frustration and posturing regarding the federal government's mandates for state driver's licenses is an obvious solution: create a REAL ID card for those...
View ArticleToday's Budget Realities Could Help Us Prepare for the Future
By Senator Pete Campos Before the 2016 legislative session even began, lawmakers in Santa Fe began to tackle our number one priority every 30-day session: developing a responsible budget that funds...
View ArticleCouncil approves day to honor the Territorial Charter of Silver City
By Roger Lanse A resolution put forward by Mayor Michael Morones to establish a day to honor the Territorial Charter of Silver City was approved by council. “It’s a phenomenal document,” Morones...
View ArticleWhite Sands Missile Range/Highway 70 Road Block for Jan. 29
Las Cruces, NM Las Cruces: The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office (NMDOT) has posted an alert for Friday, January 29, 2016: White Sands Missile Range has announced the...
View ArticleWhy the Oregon Uprising?
Posted by William Richardson at http://www.americanlandscouncil.org/why_the_oregon_uprising?utm_campaign=oregon_cries_ou&utm_medium=email&utm_source=americanlandscouncil January 21, 2016 By...
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State Fire Marshal symbol photo and history
Ernest O Stolpe made this photo because "I have always enjoyed the history and meaning of symbols. This pretty example appeared on a vehicle outside our fire department in Tyrone. What I found...
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Health Council welcomes new coordinator
Silver City, New Mexico, January 27, 2016: Grant County Community Health Council (GCCHC) is pleased to welcome Cari Lemon as its new coordinator. Lemon will supervise community efforts to enact the...
View ArticleHeinrich Statement On Arrest Of Militant Leaders At Malheur National Wildlife...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 27, 2016) - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after law enforcement officials arrested militant leaders involved in the armed takeover...
View ArticleState Auditor Tim Keller Releases Latest List of "At Risk" Agencies
SANTA FE, NM – State Auditor Tim Keller announced the annual list of New Mexico's state and local governments that are considered "At Risk" based on the latest audit cycle. Since 2009, government...
View ArticleICYMI: Will Senate Boss Michael Sanchez Side With Criminals Over New Mexico...
Santa Fe, NM – Senate Boss Michael Sanchez is the one person who decides what gets heard on the Senate Floor. Passing legislation that will protect New Mexico families depends on Sanchez. When Senator...
View Article21St Annual Silver City Blues & Bikes Festival Announces Headliners
The Mimbres Region Arts Council's (MRAC) unparalleled Silver City Blues & Bikes Festival, the last remaining FREE Blues Festival in the Southwest, moves into its third decade of success with Taj...
View ArticleOpen Data from USDA, Microsoft Cloud Technology Become Tools to Strengthen...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Microsoft officials today announced the winners of the USDA-Microsoft Innovation Challenge, in which contestants used USDA agriculture...
View ArticleBill to Allow Adjunct Teachers in NM Classrooms Passes House Committee
Santa Fe, NM – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Conrad James to allow adjunct instructors to teach in New Mexico's classrooms passed the House Education Committee today by a vote of 7 to 5. The bill, HB...
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Health Council Welcomes New Coordinator
Cari Lemon Silver City, New Mexico, January 27, 2016: Grant County Community Health Council (GCCHC) is pleased to welcome Cari Lemon as its new coordinator. Lemon will supervise community efforts to...
View ArticleUSDA Seeks Fellowship Applications for Future Agricultural Scientists,...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $18.9 million in competitive grants to support fellowships and other higher education training projects...
View ArticleA Lady Named MaryAnn
By Abe Villarreal There’s a lady named MaryAnn. She has red hair, big eyes and a familiar smile. When I see her, a warm feeling takes over. She’s there, there where she is meant to be. There’s a lady...
View ArticleSHS student’s threats investigated by SCPD
By Roger Lanse Silver City Police Department Chief Ed Reynolds told the Beat Thursday morning that the Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority advised SCPD Wednesday, Jan. 27, of a call received...
View ArticleBipartisan Legislation to Allow Local Governments to Implement Curfews Passes...
Santa Fe, NM – A bipartisan bill that would authorize local governments to impose curfews on minors under the age of 16 from midnight to 5 a.m. passed the House Judiciary Committee by a 9-4 vote. The...
View ArticleCongressman Pearce’s Statement on Immigrant Children Arriving at Holloman Air...
Washington, DC (January 27, 2016) – Congressman Steve Pearce (NM-02), issued the following statement after 250 unaccompanied immigrant children arrived at Holloman Air Force Base near Alamogordo on...
View ArticleUPDATE - Legislation to Give Judges Full Picture of Defendant's Criminal...
Santa Fe, NM – Legislation sponsored by Reps. Nate Gentry and Paul Pacheco that would ensure that judges have a complete view of a violent criminal's prior record passed the House Judiciary Committee...
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