How Memorial Day and Veterans Day differ from each other

Memorial Day and Veterans Day each honor the military, though the two holidays are not the same. Memorial Day, which is celebrated annually on the last Monday in May, honors the brave men and women who lost their lives while serving in the American military.

Community Calendar

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NMSU extends fiber optic training to Cibola community

GRANTS, N.M. — New Mexico State University Grants recently held a seven-day training event for those in the community interested in learning about fiber optic technology. The training was originally supposed to be held in September but was postponed due to a last-minute cancellation from a vendor.

NMDOT provides cold/winter weather driving tips

SANTA FE – Parts of New Mexico are already experiencing freezing temperatures, high winds, snow, sleet, rain, and ice which may cause hazardous driving conditions.

Traffic Report for November 1- 12, 2021

NMDOT asks all motorists to reduce speed, obey all posted traffic signs, use caution, and watch for heavy equipment and construction personnel in all work zones. PLEASE NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones in effect.

Romero to host mobile office hours for Los Lunas, Socorro, Reserve, Grants, Belen

Need help with a federal agency? Want to share your thoughts on public policy or receive other assistance? Yvette Herrell Northern District Representative Barbara Romero is holding mobile office hours next week in Los Lunas, Socorro, Reserve, Grants, and Belen.

Community Calendar

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A row of cars

A row of cars (top photo) lined up and ready to be judged at the 2021 Village of Milan Show and Shine Car Show. Featured is the trunk of the car (bottom photo) that won Best Halloween Decoration at the 2021 Village of Milan Show and Shine Car Show. Kylie Garcia - CC

Young boy participates in firefighter obstacle

Young boy participates in firefighter obstacle course set up by the Milan Fire Department at the 2021 annual Village of Milan Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival. Kylie Garcia - CC

Top tips to stay safe this Halloween season

Much like Christmas, Halloween is no longer relegated to a single day. A number of Halloween enthusiasts now begin decorating at the start of October. Hijinks and autumn revelry fill the air as individuals eagerly count down to the end of the month.