COVID-19 Public Health Restrictions: November 16th, 2020

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Out-of-town hikers reported suspicious activity on the Continental Divide Trail near Twin Sisters Peak on Feb. 23. In a letter addressed to no one in particular, but obtained by the Beat, the writer stated. The hikers encountered two men who obviously were not hikers.  Not only were they not…

Due to the recent prescribed burns, The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is advising the public to contact land management before going hunting. Prescribed burns, wildfires and closures that could affect hunting may occur on public lands or be conducted by land-management agencies during hunting season. Also, certain activities may affect land access…

The New Mexico Department of Transportation has proposed several concepts to protect the U.S. 180 bridge over the Gila River, supported by approximately $10 million in federal PROTECT grant funding planned for fiscal year 2027. The project will focus on improving flood resilience through options such as channel grading, bank stabilization, and the possible addition…

The Grant County Pacific War Remembrance Scholarship (P.O.W.) is now accepting applications for fall 2026 awards. Three competitive scholarships are available, including $2,000 for first place, $1,000 for second place, and $500 for third place. The scholarship is open to U.S. citizen students residing in Grant County who are enrolled in high school, college, or…