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Here is a look at local headlines: A Silver City man was found dead in his vehicle on Radio Tower Road. Esteban Ortega, 22, was found about 1pm on Wednesday.  The death is being treated as a homicide.  Anyone with information about Ortega’s death should call the Grant County Sheriff’s office at 575-574-0100. Also, on…

The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division announced that they will be awarding $1.7 million in Outdoor Equity Funds (OEF) in the Fiscal year 2024 to 16 counties in New Mexico that have programs that help get children outdoors. Grant County’s Earth Ways Inc., which is a community-tested way to get youth and teens to learn…

Last week, the Youth Murals Program held a dedication ceremony for the mosaic wall at CP Anderson, a collaborative project involving San Lorenzo Elementary, Cobre High, and Aldo Leopold YCC. Artist Kathryn Allen worked closely with San Lorenzo students to design the mural and create the ceramic tiles featuring local flora and fauna. High school…

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Western New Mexico University recently announced that Dr. Brenda Findley will serve as the next Vice President for Business Affairs.  Findley’s experience includes over seven years as Associate Vice President for Financial Services and Administration at the University of North Georgia, where she oversaw several areas, including the offices…