Udall Bill to Childproof E-Cigarettes Signed into Law
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall welcomed news that a bill he championed to improve e-cigarette safety has been signed into law by the president. The Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act...
View ArticleSenate Democrat Boss Michael Sanchez Kills Legislation Protecting New Mexico...
Santa Fe, NM – Today, Senate Democrat Leader Michael Sanchez effectively killed a number of bills that would have strengthened penalties for crimes against children, including one that would have...
View ArticleSenate Boss Michael Sanchez Leaves Children Vulnerable to Predators
Santa Fe, NM – Today, Senate Boss Michael Sanchez effectively killed three bipartisan House bills that would protect New Mexico's children by referring them to three committees each. One bill,...
View ArticleNMDOT Traffic Report for week of January 31, 2016
White Sands Missile Range Notification For information regarding closures you may call WSMR at 678-1178 or 678-2222 for updates. Traffic updates are posted on the NMDOT traffic advisory web-site at...
View ArticleIndependent Ethics Commission Proposal Passes House Committee on 8-0 Vote
Santa Fe, NM – Today the House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee unanimously passed a proposed constitutional amendment to establish an independent state ethics commission. House Joint...
View ArticleIRS Alerts New Mexico Workers of Significant Tax Benefit
PHOENIX - -The Internal Revenue Service joins partners across the country in promoting the Earned Income Tax Credit on EITC Awareness Day, Friday, January 29, 2016. This is the 10th anniversary of the...
View ArticleSilver City Police Department Blotter – Jan. 25 - Jan. 28, 2016
Monday, Jan. 25 Request officer N. Gold Street Caller advised that her 16-year-old grandson is involved with a 20-year-old female/clear. Criminal damage to property E Street Caller advised that a...
View ArticleGrant County Sheriff’s Department Blotter – Jan. 25 - Jan 28, 2016
Monday, Jan. 25 Welfare check I-10 – MM 47E Deputy out with male on side of road/transporting to rest area/clear. Welfare check Kiva Road – Upper Mimbres Caller advised she expected to see the female...
View ArticleTri-City Police Department Blotters – Jan. 25 - Jan. 28, 2016
Bayard Police Department Monday, Jan. 25 Welfare check 1101 Tom Foy Blvd. Elderly female wearing a white jacket lying on the ground on the right side of the building, Officer advised that she is OK,...
View ArticleGRMC CAO accepts new position
By Mary Alice Murphy At the Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, during the executive session after the regular meeting, Chief Administrative Officer Dan...
View ArticleHouse Approves Bipartisan Bill to Improve Student Reading Outcomes
Santa Fe, NM – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Monica Youngblood to improve student reading passed the House of Representatives this evening by a bipartisan 35-27 vote. The bill, HB 67, would provide...
View ArticleLegislation Allowing Adjunct Teachers Passes House on Bipartisan Vote
Santa Fe, NM – Today HB 145, a bill that would allow adjunct teachers, passed the House with bipartisan support on a 37-25 vote. The bill would allow New Mexicans with at least a bachelor degree to...
View ArticleSilver City Woman's Club February 2016 Meeting
The Silver City Woman's Club will have its monthly meeting on the 2nd Friday of each month at 10:30; the location is 411 Silver Heights Blvd. Please save the date. You are welcome to attend our monthly...
View ArticleTour at the Mimbres Culture Heritage Site February 6
The Mimbres Culture Heritage Site on highway 35, Trail of the Mountain Spirits in the Mimbres Valley of NM, is the only public site open for visitors to see and learn about the prehistoric Mimbres...
View ArticleTaste the Bern during Chocolate Fantasia
The Bernie Sanders Campaign Center will be having an open house, from 10am until 4pm, on February 6. The Center, at 215 W. Broadway, will be serving jalapeño poppers and hot drinks as well as...
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Barbara L. Rickman, 64, of Deming, NM
BARBARA L. RICKMAN, 64, a longtime resident of Deming passed away Wednesday January 27, 2016 in the comfort of her home. Barbara was born December 1, 1951 in Roswell, New Mexico to Grady and Peggy...
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Ivan Henry Helton, of Deming, NM
IVAN HENRY HELTON, 74, resident of Deming passed away Wednesday January 27, 2016 at his home with his loving family at his side. Ivan was born January 6, 1942 in Whiskey Creek, New Mexico to William...
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NM-90/Hudson Street Bridge asphalt almost done 012916
These were taken Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, by the anonymous photographer.
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It's OPEN—NM-90/Hudson Street Bridge013016
What a difference a day makes! Traffic flowing over the new bridge. The anonymous photographer took photos from both ends of the New Mexico 90/Hudson Street Bridge before and after traveling over it....
View ArticleRegional Science Olympiad 2016 held at WNMU on Saturday
Photos by Mary Alice Murphy {imageshow sl=594 sc=1 /} On Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, students from middle schools and high schools throughout the region competed in tests at Harlan Hall and in engineering...
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