BLM Las Cruces District announces annual photo contest

Today we celebrate Veterans Day, which is dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Originally established as “Armistice Day” to mark the end of World War I, it has evolved into a day of recognition for all veterans, regardless of when they served. The holiday…

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: ‘USDA Deming Day’ will be hosted by Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner to celebrate the obligation of four economic development projects in Deming and Luna County.  U.S. Senator Tom Udall will join Director Brunner to present the obligation certificates to the following organizations: Columbus Electric Cooperative, –$14,705,000 to…

The Silver City Food Co-op will be donating the December funds from their “Round Up Program” to The Silver City Museum Society, a nonprofit organization that helps enhance museum programming and public services. The funds will go towards providing hardware resources for museum staff to utilize, such as field recording equipment and cataloging software as…

Quemado Lake Recreation Area – Potable Water Available  QUEMADO, NM; August 25, 2016 – For Immediate Release – Campgrounds in the Quemado Lake Recreation Area including; Juniper, Pinon, El Caso, and the Cove boat ramp all have potable water available to visitors.  The well pump that services these facilities was struck by lightning and electrical…

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The US Department of Agriculture announced yesterday the availability of over $18 million in funding to help educate, mentor and enhance the sustainability of the next generation of farmers.  The support is available through the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program.  The program awards grants to organizations implementing programs…