Udall Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall released the following statement in honor of the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson signing Medicare and Medicaid into law on July 30, 1965: "Fifty...
View ArticleREMINDER: Veterans Benefits Fair in Silver City (WNMU)
(SILVER CITY, NM)-Military Veterans, Guard/Reserve Members, and transitioning active-duty military personnel can learn about the many federal and state benefits available for them and their families at...
View ArticleThe New Mexico Film Office Announces "Gold" To Film In New Mexico
SANTA FE -New Mexico Film Office director Nick Maniatis announced today that the feature film "Gold," produced by Black Bear Pictures and HWY61, will be filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, along with...
View ArticleUdall at Appropriations Hearing: VA Must Restore Accountability, Protect...
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/nW87CuITX7g WASHINGTON - Today, during a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, U.S. Senator Tom Udall continued to...
View ArticleCommunity Conversations on Assessment Phase of Forest Plan Revision
SILVER CITY, NM; July 30, 2015 – For Immediate Release - The Gila National Forest is reminding the public of Community Conversations about the Assessment Phase of the Forest Plan Revision to be held...
View ArticleUdall Votes for Temporary Extension of Highway Trust Fund, Urges Congress to...
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall expressed his disappointment in Congress' failure to pass a responsible long-term bill to fund highways and other infrastructure ahead of a July 31 deadline....
View ArticleResidents of Otis, NM Get New and Better Water Service
ALBUQUERQUE, NM, July 30, 2013 - USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner was in southern New Mexico today to participate in the celebration of the completion of the Otis, NM water system....
View ArticleMajor Water and Wastewater Projects in Jal, NM Celebrated
ALBUQUERQUE, NM, July 30, 2015- USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner was in Jal, New Mexico to help celebrate the completion of one project and the start another infrastructure project....
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Celebrating Native Interpretations of Petroglyphs with Zuni Cultural Resource...
SILVER CITY, NM – The Zuni Cultural Resource Advisory Team (CRAT) visited several "rock art" sites on the Gila National Forest July 21-22, 2015. Commonly known as "rock art," pictographs (pigment on...
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Progress on NM 90-Hudson Street Bridge 073015
The Beat had received the latest New Mexico 90-Hudson Street Bridge progress photos from the anonymous photographer. The photographer said much progress had been made. He said he was fascinated by the...
View ArticleIn Speech, Udall Urges Support for Diplomatic Agreement to Prevent...
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/gvMT6bF-yF8 WASHINGTON - Today in a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Tom Udall endorsed the proposed diplomatic agreement to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear...
View ArticleArchaeologist Eric Blinman gives lecture on early pottery making
Blinman gives lecture on various styles and techniques of early pottery making By Mary Alice Murphy Eric Blinman, who described himself as a contract archaeologist, holds a Ph.D. in the field. "If you...
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A second conversation on Homelessness held
Editor's Note:The Beat was unable to attend this second conversation on homelessness held at The Volunteer Center and moderated by Jason Burke of It Takes a Village. A friend shared some photographs.
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Get It Out There!
Nearly every single day I hear complaints about the work we do down here at the Mission. We shouldn’t serve that kind of food. Those people don’t deserve to be helped. He shouldn’t be allowed to be in...
View ArticleThe Slippery Slope is Picking Up Speed
It's an undeniable truth of life; change happens in increments and it's often not a good thing. Just look at what our society has decided government must control; the size of your soda cup for example....
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Mimbres Region Arts Council Names New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Mimbres Region Arts Council announces the appointment of Kevin A. Lenkner as its new Executive Director. Lenkner’s career in the arts began as a volunteer in an arts-based...
View ArticleUpdate for I-25/Missouri Bridge for Aug 3, 4
Las Cruces: The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with FNF Construction continues with work along I-25 southbound and the roadway enhancements on the intersections of Missouri Ave...
View ArticleGovernor Susana Martinez Announces More Than 100 New Jobs in Las Cruces
Las Cruces, NM - Today, Governor Susana Martinez announced that Sitel, a leading global customer care provider, will add more than 100 jobs at its Las Cruces facility. The company has operated in Las...
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