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Sally Stahmann-Solis always knew she'd own her own business one day. But she never thought she would be running her family's pecan farm and related ventures in Southern New Mexico.

New Mexico Highway 28 is a favorite weekend route of motorcyclists, bicyclists and your typical Sunday cruisers.

Victor Anthony Savedra, 39, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2008, in Socorro, N.M. He was born May 7, 1969, in Socorro to Emilio and Beatrice (Pino) Savedra.

He is survived by his wife, Cathy Martinez of Socorro; daughters: Samantha Savedra and Sabrina Savedra, both of Socorro; mother, Beatrice Savedra of Albuquerque, N.M.; brothers: Ronnie Savedra of Socorro and Carlos Savedra of Albuquerque; sisters: Jennifer Savedra and Pamela Savedra, both of Socorro; and other relatives and many friends.

James M. Kadlecek of San Miguel, a prominent volunteer and local participant in public policymaking, died unexpectedly Monday in Colorado.

Well in advance of the 2009 legislative session, Dona Ana County staff is embarking on a series of community meetings to discuss infrastructure and capital projects for funding consideration at the state level.

"And you've been throwing them away all this time," said Darrell Durr. The 31-year-old safety specialist at White Sands Missile Range was reacting Wednesday to the latest pop science tidbit on the airwaves, an ...

Dona Ana County Sheriff's Department investigators will charge an El Paso man who filed a false kidnapping report in order to avoid his wife's wrath.

N.M. counties receiving PILT payments: Bernalillo - $127,837 Catron - $330,010 Chaves - $1,718,133 Cibola - $1,117,504 Colfax - $99,430 De Baca - $58,635 Doa Ana - $1,703,334 Eddy - $1,906,665 Grant - ...

A large sinkhole has shut down a state road in Dona Ana County about 10 miles south of Las Cruces, officials said.

Items for calendar consideration may be submitted via mail, fax, e-mail or online and must be received two weeks before publication.

Type 1 fire restrictions currently exist on Forest Service lands and, effective today, fire restrictions on state and private lands will be instituted.

“We look forward to working with New Mexico and the people affected by this disaster to make SBA disaster loans available to homeowners, renters and businesses”

The Small Business Administration said it will make available low-interest disaster loans to those affected by the Trigo Fire. via Las Cruces Sun-News

“We need to be very careful we don't pollute the water we have. We're going to have to pull out all the stops. Water is a life and death type thing in New Mexico.”

Jeff Carr of Eagle Nest is the District 7 Democratic candidate for state senator. via Clovis News-Journal

“We have 800 stories like Belinda's unfolding at our agency this year.”

Analysis: NNSA downplays weapons The national nuclear weapons chief emphasized transformation plans leading to eventual savings and efficiencies during a teleconference on the FY 2009 budget Thursday, although ... via Los Alamos Monitor

Sarah A. Tafoya, 84, passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, in Socorro, N.M.

She was born March 15, 1923, to Luis C. and Andrita (Giron) Aragon in Socorro. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fidel Tafoya; a son, Arturo Tafoya; and her brothers: Andy Aragon and Orlando Aragon.

She is survived by her sons: Rick Tafoya and wife, Lucy; Joe Tafoya and wife, Melissa; Tony Tafoya and wife, Judy; and Frank Tafoya and wife, Evelyn; a daughter, Andrea Alarcon; her brothers: Luis Aragon Jr., Charlie Aragon and Bill Aragon; her sisters: Angelica Chavez, Isabel Webber and Loretta Aragon; 11 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.   Read more

“The caucus is an excellent sort of a dress rehersal because it only has to do with one political party so that there's not the partisan stress”

The interest Democratic volunteer Cheryl Ann Harris sees among young voters ahead of the presidential caucus reminds her somewhat of a bygone era. via Las Cruces Sun-News

“It feels really good, knowing you can achieve this”

Guest conductor Anne Tomlinson, bottom center, leads more than 240 children as they perform Saturday in the 2008 New Mexico All-State Children's Choir at New Mexico State University Music Recital Hall. via Silver City Sun-News

“Santa would not want to rush the important job of bringing Christmas happiness to a child, so the only logical conclusion is that Santa somehow functions on a different time and space continuum.”

To see a photo gallery of Christmas lights around Las Cruces, visit our online photo gallery. via Las Cruces Sun-News

“I'm always putting on new layers and sometimes uncovering old layers to see if I can add to something I've left behind”

Virginia Maria Romero said she has been through several incarnations as an artist, and that evolutionary journey is documented in an exhibit of her newest work at Justus Wright Galeria. via Las Cruces Sun-News

“Community foundations are a tremendous resource for donors who want to join forces in strategic giving”

More Headlines Wilson visits on state tour Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M., got an earful when she visited Los Alamos recenty for one stop on her statewide listening tour as she kicked off her race for the United ... via Los Alamos Monitor