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Here’s a look at today’s headlines: As part of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) commitment to strengthening rural economies, Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new state-by-state “Made in Rural America” report illustrating the impact of USDA investments in rural communities. Each state factsheet highlights specific USDA investments in rural businesses, manufacturing, energy, water and other infrastructure…

Here’s a look at some local news. The Silver City Town council passed an ordinance regarding beekeeping within the town limits. According to a piece in the Grant County Beat, the ordinance requires beekeepers in town to register with the town and post a notice on their property warning passersby bees are being kept on…

The Gila National Forest has closed Quemado Lake and several surrounding recreation areas after the New Mexico Environment Department detected dangerously high levels of microcystins, a harmful algal toxin, in the water. The closure includes the lake, parking lot, boat dock, dam area, and nearby access trails to protect public health. Officials warn that the…

The United Way of Southwest New Mexico will host a presentation titled “ALICE in New Mexico,” on November 6th focusing on the financial challenges faced by working families across the state. ALICE, which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, represents the many individuals who are vital to the community—yet struggle to meet basic needs….