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Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The US Department of Agriculture announced that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency county committees begins next Monday, June 15th.  To be eligible to serve on a FSA county committee, a person must participate or cooperate in an agency administered program, be eligible to vote in a…

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: A large portion of Southwest New Mexico, including all of Grant, Luna and Hidalgo Counties, is under a Red Flag Warning for Friday.  Extremely critical fire weather conditions are expected as strong west-southwest winds, warm temperatures, and low relative humidities will create dangerous fire weather conditions.  The highest threat…

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.  Southwest winds of 25 to 35 miles per hour with some gusts of 45 to 50 miles per hour are expected, with humidity as low as…

Western New Mexico University continues to grow, with fall 2023 freshman, Hispanic and International student enrollment up 37% from the same time last year and overall growth up over 6% to nearly 3,600 students. As one of the original Hispanic-Serving Institutions, WNMU traditionally has a large number of Hispanic students, with this year’s number increasing…

The Type 3 Incident Management Team transitioned command of the Silver Fire to the Wilderness Ranger District this morning.  That 138, 546 acre fire was started by lightning on June 7th, and is now 85% contained.  The Type 4 Team will continue rehabilitation and monitoring,  Flash flooding remains a concern for crews working on and…