"Wear Red" Friday for American Heart Month
(Santa Fe) – It's American Heart Month this February, and the New Mexico Department of Health is raising awareness about everyone's risk of heart disease and stroke. Friday, February 5 is National Wear...
View ArticleAt Hearing, Udall Raises Concerns about Public Health Crisis in Gallup, as...
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXUTv8uUeIU WASHINGTON – During a Wednesday hearing of the U.S. Senate Indian Affairs Committee about substandard care at several Indian Health Services (IHS)...
View ArticleHouse Committee Approves FY17 Budget
Santa Fe, NM – The House Appropriations and Finance Committee passed House Bill 2 this afternoon by a vote 12 to 5. The bill authorizes funding for fiscal year 2017 state operations and set state...
View ArticleGila Back Country Horsemen February 2016 Meeting
Gila Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen monthly meeting - Second Wednesday of each month. All interested parties invited. Check out our blog for information on upcoming events, classifieds and news:...
View ArticleSenate Democrats Vote To Block Consideration of Bill Closing Child...
Santa Fe, NM –Senate Democrats, led by Michael Sanchez, continued their hardened record of voting against New Mexico's children today when they blocked consideration of a measure that would close a...
View ArticleHouse Approves Bipartisan Bill to Include DWI Felons as Habitual Offenders
Santa Fe, NM – Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Rep. Jim Dines to allow judges to impose stricter penalties on DWI felons passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 49 to 16. The bill,...
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New GRMC CFO excited about opportunities for growth at the hospital
New GRMC CFO Michael Metts in the lobby of the hospital. By Mary Alice Murphy For www.grantcountybeat.com Chief Financial Officer Michael Metts started the job on Jan. 18, 2016. "I arrived in Silver...
View ArticleSenate Public Committee Pushes Opioid Abuse Prevention and Assisted Treatment...
Dramatic Presentation of Senate Bill 191 Moving Senate Pro Tempore Mary Kay Papen and co-sponsor Senator Brandt demonstrating how difficult it is to smash an Abuse Deterrent Opioid. Santa Fe – The New...
View ArticleHouse Judiciary Committee Unanimously Passes Bill to Streamline Regulations...
Santa Fe, NM – Today a bill to streamline regulations and allow ridesharing companies, like Uber and Lyft, to operate in New Mexico passed the House Judiciary Committee by a unanimous vote of 12 to 0....
View ArticleLegislation to Address DWI Offenders Passes House Floor
Santa Fe, NM – A bill sponsored by Rep. Paul Pacheco aimed at helping to address New Mexico’s DWI problem passed the House Floor by a 39 to 26 vote today. House Bill 81 (as amended) will toughen the...
View ArticleHouse Approves Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Repeat DWI Offenders
Santa Fe, NM – Legislation to crack down on repeat DWI offenders by increasing penalties for fourth and subsequent DWI offenses passed the House of Representatives this evening by a 52-12 bipartisan...
View ArticleThe Dream is Dying
The dream is dying. I'm not going to repeat myself by going over the litany of examples of how our country has progressed towards racial equality; if you can't see it you don't want to see it. But in...
View ArticleSilver City Historic Design Review Committee to meet Feb. 24
LEGAL NOTICEThe Town of Silver City Historic Design Review Committee will hold a regular meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, in the Community Development Department at the City Hall...
View ArticleWNMU "Date Night" on February 11
On Thursday, 2/11, there is a "date night" in Parotti Recital Hall, raising money for the American Association of University Women and for the bands. First sitting is at 5.30 and the next at 7.00....
View ArticleWNMU English Tea-Party on February 13
On Saturday, 2/13, there is an English tea-party in Parotti Recital Hall, raising money to help us get started repairing the pianos. It'll start at 4 p.m. Tea (black, caffeinated or decaffeinated) with...
View ArticleGrant County Democratic Party February Potluck
Wed, Feb 10 - Grant County Democratic Party, 5:30 p.m. potluck. 6:20 p.m. business meeting. 3060 Hwy 180 E. Bring a dish and bring a friend. Info (575) 654-6060.
View ArticleICYMI: Senate Boss Michael Sanchez Dismisses Grieving Families
Santa Fe, NM – Last night, TV news reported Senate Boss Michael Sanchez dismissing pleas for help from mothers who lost their children to violent crimes. Senator Sanchez has proven he cares more about...
View ArticleTerritorial Charter Day Celebration
On Saturday, February 13 from 1 to 2 p.m., guests, friends, and family are invited to come to the museum for Valentine's Day refreshments and to view an exhibit honoring the February 15, 1878, signing...
View ArticleSilver City Police Department Blotter – Feb. 1 - Feb. 4, 2016
Monday, Feb. 1 Harassment Little Walnut Road Caller advised that her husband and son are harassing her. Officer set up frequent patrol for next two weeks. Welfare check 710 Silver Heights Blvd. Caller...
View ArticleGrant County Sheriff’s Department Blotter – Feb. 1 - Feb. 4, 2016
Monday, Feb. 1 Domestic disturbance Fairway Drive Caller advised that a girl wants to leave the trailer but a named male won’t let her. Deputy had contact with the male who advised that he was the...
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