Southwest Festival of the Written Word's Special Events
"Lists. And lists within lists. Making them and checking them twice." was Mary Hotvedt's response when asked how planning is coming along for the Southwest Festival of the Written Word, October 2-4,...
View ArticleUSDA Announces $8.8 Million to Support a Diverse Next Generation of Farmers...
WASHINGTON, September 28, 2015 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $8.4 million to support the work of 54 partner organizations in 35 states to provide training, outreach and...
View ArticleThe Bureau of Reclamation Butts In
By Peter Burrows 9/26/15 elburropete@gmail.com - Blog: silvercityburrro.com There have been two excellent articles in the Silver City Daily Press by Ben Fisher that make it quite clear that the...
View ArticleNew Mexico GOP Unveils Major Grassroots Initiative
Coming off historic victories, New Mexico GOP unveils plans to put state in play in 2016The Associated PressBy: Russell ContrerasSeptember 25th, 2015...
View ArticleJuanita F. Patty, 91, of Silver City, NM - pending
Juanita F. Patty, 91, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Fort Bayard Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~...
View ArticleRaul Peña, 89, pending
Raul Peña, 89, entered eternal rest Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Fort Bayard Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
View ArticleLorenzo Muñoz, 82, of Silver City, NM - pending
Lorenzo Muñoz, 82, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Monday, September 28, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his family. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~...
View ArticleThe Pope, Climate Change and VW
While Pope Francis was shuttled around during his historic visit to the U.S. in a Fiat, he shared the news cycle with Volkswagen. The pope made headlines with his calls for action on climate change....
View ArticleBernie Sanders Campaign Center to Open October 3
As of noon next Saturday, Grant County Bernie supporters will have a Campaign Center at 215 W. Broadway in Silver City. It's a first in New Mexico, where Sanders support has been growing rapidly. Yes,...
View ArticleRural Sourcing to Create 125 New High-Tech Jobs in NM
Albuquerque, NM - Today, Governor Susana Martinez, Mayor Richard J. Berry, the New Mexico Economic Development Department, Albuquerque Economic Development Inc., and the New Mexico Partnership,...
View ArticleNew #WomenInAg Infographics Show Impact of Women in Agriculture in Every State
From the classroom to the farm to the boardroom, women in agriculture are helping to pave the way for a better future. As leaders, it is our responsibility to make sure the next generation of women are...
View ArticleNM Legislative Education Study Committee 092515, part 4
Editor's Note: This is a presentation from Friday's Legislative Education Study Committee meeting and the final one covered. It addressed the assessment system from the viewpoints of two area school...
View ArticleWhat has changed one year after decertification of union at Chino Mine?
By Mary Alice Murphy In a recent interview with two people who were involved in the decertification of the United Steelworkers Local 9424-3, they feel the decertification was beneficial to all the...
View ArticleGrant County Sheriff’s Department Blotter – Sept. 25 - Sept. 27, 2015
Friday, Sept. 25 Suspicious vehicle Cobre Mine Gate Following the security truck. Deputy advised contact with the vehicle and two subjects in the vehicle on mine property. Welfare check Highway 61 –...
View ArticleTri-City Police Department Blotters – Sept. 25 - Sept. 27, 2015
Bayard Police Department Friday, Sept. 25 Suspicious vehicle Bottom Snappy No one is in vehicle. Welfare check Central Avenue Walk-in advised that she has not made contact with her 20-year-old...
View ArticleNew Mexico Economic Summary - September 2015
The latest edition of the New Mexico Economic Summary published by the New Mexico Legislative Council Service was released today.
View ArticleSCPD Weekend Report 09/25/15 at 4:00 PM–09/28/15 at 8:00 AM
For the weekend, beginning Friday, September 25th, 2015 at 4:00 pm and ending Monday, September 28th, 2015, at 8:00 am Officers of the Silver City Police Department responded to 77 calls for service...
View ArticleMr. Raul Diaz Peña, 89, of Silver City, NM
Mr. Raul Diaz Peña, of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest on Saturday, September 26, 2015. He was 89 years old. Raul was born on May 14, 1926, in Fierro, NM to Luis and Virginia Peña. He and his...
View ArticleHeinrich Stands with Local Chile Farmers in Protecting Authenticity of NM Brand
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 28, 2015) - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) raised concerns over reports of an out-of-state company manufacturing and marketing its products under the guise of authentic...
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Marines hold luncheon for Gold Star Mothers
On Sunday afternoon, Marines from Gaffney-Oglesby Marine Corps Detachment 1328 gathered for a luncheon on the Wrangler's Patio to honor Gold Star Mothers, those who have lost children in combat. Grant...
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