Silver City Sun-News

Your information resource for news, sports, and entertainment in Silver City, Grant County, the Mimbres Valley and Southwestern New Mexico.

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President Joe Biden is set to travel to New Mexico next week, days before the Nov. 8 midterm elections. https://t.co/Ci9SpKKWSm

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The largest General Obligation Bond on this November's ballot by far is General Obligation Bond 3. This bond would allocate nearly $216 million to public and tribal colleges and universities, along with schools that serve specialized populations. https://t.co/dKSRGZBJpG

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"Little Miss Nobody" Sharon Lee Gallegos was finally laid to rest in Tularosa on Tuesday 62 years after her death. https://t.co/sZEhBzRWb3

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As senior centers across New Mexico begin to reopen their doors after pandemic shutdowns and fire evacuations, $24.5 million for the facilities is up for a vote in the November election. https://t.co/2uBu5KFUXe

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Should appointed should be spared election in their first year of appointment? That's what Constitutional Amendment 3 is asking voters. Here's what you need to know, from @source_nm. https://t.co/hzedPfCrIJ

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Constitutional Amendment 2 would modify New Mexico's anti-donation clause, allowing the state to provide funds and other resources for "essential services." Here's what you need to know before casting your vote.
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New Mexico has to reform its education system to meet a court order, but advocates say it is time to tap New Mexico’s Land Grant Permanent Fund to provide even more funding.
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State Sen. Jacob Candelaria announced he is leaving two years before his term was slated to end. Read more from @source_nm.

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The upcoming election includes picking the person who will manage state land across New Mexico. Read more from @source_nm: https://t.co/VAHprwrWPE

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Early and absentee voting has begun! Here's what you need to know 🗳️ https://t.co/zwJsO4mr11

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An open week came at the perfect time for NMSU, giving players extra time to prepare for this week's "damn important" rivalry game. https://t.co/r1I9DTehr2

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First elected in 2016, incumbent Candie Sweetser is seeking her fourth term in the House. Her Republican challenger is Jenifer Jones, a registered nurse and first-time candidate.

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Mark Ronchetti stopped in Mesilla with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, urging supporters to vote and ride a 'red wave' to elect Republicans in November. https://t.co/HgORvm2DVP

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Get to know attorney general candidates Democrat Raúl Torrez and Republican Jeremy Gay. https://t.co/USTUuJPqFe

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The Office of the State Auditor is responsible for holding state and local departments, agencies and officials accountable for the use of public funds.
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Southern New Mexico students swarmed the fairgrounds preparing to show their livestock in front of judges on the first official day of the Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo.

Junior livestock judging started early Wednesday, Sept. 28.
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Fallout from a harassment complaint filed against New Mexico Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto has now affected his position of power as a lawmaker in Santa Fe. https://t.co/pejAEWFk1h

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Homelessness has swelled to crisis levels in New Mexico, with a particularly stark increase in the number of people living on the streets, in cars and elsewhere outdoors. This story was originally published by @SearchlightNM.
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A New Mexico Republican advertisement has been denounced as racist for darkening a figure in a stock photo.
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When migrants overwhelmed cities and shelters in New Mexico in 2019, Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham moved several dozen of them by bus from border communities to Denver, where Christian congregations volunteered to provide shelter and aid. https://t.co/2qwIjpa8iv