Glasmann Breaks RMAC Record in Loss to #10 CSU Pueblo
WNMU QB Mitch Glasmann had a bittersweet day at the helm of the Mustang football team as he set the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference record for passing TD's but the Mustangs fell short against...
View ArticleLady Stang Volleyball Remains Undefeated in RMAC Play
The momentum and the match hung in the balance in the third set. With Black Hills State University holding a set point, the Western New Mexico University volleyball team fought off set point and won...
View ArticleNM-90 Bridge girders continue going into place 092615
The anonymous photographer continues to provide to the Beat detailed photos of the progress of the New Mexico 90/Hudson Street Bridge. And if you wonder what those multi-colored "things" on the bridge...
View ArticleGuest column on loons
Disclosure: I'm loony about loons, so through a mutual friend I get the emails with commentary and photographs that Ellie George sends to her list. To find out what the photos show, please read the...
View ArticleRed Hot Children's Fiesta held Saturday 092615
At the 14th annual Red Hot Children's Fiesta, kids and parents could take part in many actitivies at Penny Park on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. "The fiesta is a success every year, thanks to our 35...
View Article2015 Grant County Fair on Saturday
Saturday saw, at the Cliff-Gila Fairgrounds, residents, families, and the kids who have been taking care of their animals for up to a year at the Grant County Fair for the awards ceremony and the...
View ArticleThe Gila River Festival had downtown Silver City activities on Saturday 092615
While the Gila River Festival continued some activities on Sunday, many of the downtown Silver City ones took place in the afternoon, with the Monsoon Puppet Parade, into the evening with the street...
View ArticleNM CAP Entity to meet at 1 p.m.Sept. 29
LEGAL NOTICE The New Mexico CAP Entity will meet on: Date: September 29, 2015 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: Silver City, NM in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Administration Center 1400 Highway 180...
View ArticleSouthwest 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...
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