Water and Soil in New Mexico

It may be March when you read this. Unless we receive significant snow or rain this spring our soil will be very dry. It is time to think about ways to make our water stretch farther.

From The High Plains of New Mexico

Life brings changes. But some things remain the same. Most people are kind. They are willing to offer a helping hand to those in need.No matter the age, culture, or gender - we all have stories to share.This column is about books plus some rambling thoughts.

Brush Fire Near Sakelares Sparks Safety Reminder

Grants Fire & Rescue responded to a grass and brush fire near Sakelares and Roosevelt early Monday morning amid growing concerns over extreme dry conditions and strong winds.

Indictments in February

has been indicted on six charges, which are assault with intent to commit a violent felony upon a peace officer (second degree felony), aggravated assault upon a peace officer (third degree felony), aggravated assault upon a peace officer (third degree felony), aggravated fleeing a law enforcement...

Few Answers After Oklahoma Suspect’s Dramatic Capture in Grants

GRANTS, N.M. — A week after the dramatic arrest of Billy Wayne Williams in the Walmart parking lot, the investigation remains active, with few public updates from federal or state authorities.

State Budget Breaks Records, House District 6 Left Out of the Debate

SANTA FE — New Mexico lawmakers have passed the largest budget in state history — a nearly $11 billion plan that boosts reserves, invests in early childhood education and health care, and makes generational down payments on infrastructure and behavioral health.

Social Security Announces Cost Reduction and Enhancements Plan

In response to stakeholder feedback and a recent audit by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Social Security Administration (SSA) is pleased to announce a comprehensive plan aimed at reducing costs and enhancing the Electronic Consent Based Social Security Number Verification (eCBSV)...

Social Security to Reinstate Overpayment Recovery Rate

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced it will increase the default overpayment withholding rate for Social Security beneficiaries to 100 percent of a person’s monthly benefit. The Office of the Chief Actuary estimates this change will result in an increase in overpayment recoveries (i.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez Joins Bipartisan Effort to Protect Veterans’ Education Benefits

Santa Fe, NM – New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez today joined 51 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in support of two military veterans and their families who were unlawfully denied their full G.I.

Calling World War II Veterans of Cibola County

is embarking on a special series to honor the brave men and women from our community who served during World War II.As time marches on, it becomes ever more important to preserve the stories of those who defended freedom and democracy during one of history’s most pivotal moments.