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County discusses garbage collection contract
During its regular meeting Oct. 15, the Otero County Commission approved a motion to renew its contract with Greentree Solid Waste Authority for garbage services for the next year.
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Local researcher seeks uses for dumped water by-product
How to dispose of water produced during the oil and natural gas drilling process remains a troubling problem to local entities wanting to find a use for it.
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Weed & Seed program receives "graduated site" status
A Las Cruces neighborhood program completed its federal funding and continues to work on weeding out crime and seeding the neighborhood with "economic and social revitalization," according to the Las Cruces ...
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Yard & Garden
Q. We have an acre of ground in the Las Cruces area and want to know what chemical we can use to treat the ground so that nothing will grow on it after we have pulled the weeds.
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Upper Hondo Soil and Water Conservation District sums up year-in-review
The annual report card for the Upper Hondo Soil and Water Conservation District indicated a productive year for the Capitan-based office.
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Public field trip on Sacramento Ranger District
The Sacramento Ranger District on the Lincoln National Forest would like to invite the public to attend a field trip to the Jim Lewis project area Saturday.
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Forest Service plans 'field trip' in Sacramentos
The public is invited to a field trip Saturday in the Sacramento Mountains with the U.S. Forest Service to view areas and share ideas.
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High prices mean times tough in rural New Mexico
Weed is drying up, victimized by high grocery and gasoline prices that have forced the remote mountain hamlet's only general store to shut down and turn off its pumps.
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In the area
Bayard Baptist Church will be conducting a memorial service for Patricia Turnage, late wife of Pastor Don Turnage, at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
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Face off
The Rev. Ronny Rardin and Dr. Martin Moore, both vying for the seat of Otero County Commissioner for District 3, met their constituents and came face to face at the Otero County Republican Party event held ...
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Memorial Day Weekend: Events galore across New Mexico
Music, art, outdoor recreation, video games ... The Salty Dogs, a bluegrass band featuring two former professors and a researcher from New Mexico State University, will perform at the Second Annual Bluegrass ...
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National forest still closed
A few thunderstorms and sprinkles have not eased the fire danger in the Lincoln National Forest, which remains closed to the public.
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Minister runs for county seat
"I'm going to win one election in my life" A retired Methodist minister hopes to become the next county commissioner for District 3. This is not Robert Dulaney Barrett Sr.'s first attempt at public office; he ran unsuccessfully for the Cloudcroft school ... via Alamogordo Daily News
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Lincoln to close May 1
"Guests who utilize the forest concessionaire campgrounds are reminded they cannot access forest lands for recreation purposes" The Pepper Fire, shown here on its eastern flank during burnout operations last week. via Alamogordo Daily News
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Winds strengthen wildfires in New Mexico
The Trigo Fire, aided by strong winds, continues to burn Sunday. Wind also hurt firefighters' efforts against the Pepper fire in southeastern New Mexico High winds and low humidity kept firefighters busy Sunday ... via KOB-TV
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Firefighters battle fires in central, southern N.M.
Crews took advantage Friday of lighter winds and cooler temperatures to reinforce fire lines around a blaze that has burned an estimated 800 acres in the Manzano Mountains. via KOB-TV
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Pepper Fire near Weed 75 percent contained
Crews are doing mopping up operations and holding fire lines on the Pepper Fire near Weed in southern New Mexico's Sacramento Mountains. via KOB-TV
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New Mexico News Brief, Friday, April 18
More news from across the state: STATE WEATHER Weather conditions will improve across the state Friday. via KOAT.com
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Fire Near Weed, N.M., Threatens Homes
A fire near Weed in the Sacramento Mountains is threatening two homes, according to Lincoln National Forest officials. via KOAT.com
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Pueblo fire contained; new blaze erupts near Weed
The wildfire that threatened buildings at Jemez Pueblo has been contained, but now a new fire in the Lincoln National Forest joins others still burning out of control. via KRQE
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