Danny Udero , Silver City Sun-News Sports Editor SILVER CITY — New Mexico State Senator Howie Morales and Representative Rebecca Dow shed some light on the Fort Bayard site and what was going to happen with it this year. According to Sen. Morales, a meeting with all the stakeholders was held last week and some discussion was
By Bruce Krasnow The New Mexican When Rebecca Dow decided to run for the state House of Representatives, she drove around her sprawling district and saw run-down vacant buildings in communities, often in or near downtowns. Dow, a Republican from Truth or Consequences, is now serving her first term in the House, and she has
Danny Udero , Silver City Sun-News Sports Editor SILVER CITY — Rep. Rebecca Dow met with the Environment Department Tuesday afternoon in reference to their regulation on certified food manager and food handler card requirements. Dow stated this mandate impacts virtually every school, childcare center, and municipality in the state and that the meeting went really well.
STEVE TERRELL Roundhouse Roundup A news release I got last week from a new group called New Mexico Ethics Watch reminded me of an old Elvis Costello song from 40 years ago. It’s the one that starts, “Oh, I used to be disgusted / And now I try to be amused …” The group was
Written by Silver City Daily Press on February 2, 2017 Even a short walk through downtown Silver City will reveal, between the town’s vibrant colors and businesses, an abundance of empty storefronts in varying stages of repair. A bill sponsored by District 38 Rep. Rebecca Dow seeks to fill some of those vacant storefronts
By Robert Nott The New Mexican A measure that would provide $2 million in tuition assistance for preschool teachers to further their education advanced in the state House on Wednesday with unanimous approval from lawmakers on the Education Committee. The money, which would come from the state’s general fund, would help New Mexico retain
By Robert Gonzales, For the Sun-News SILVER CITY — The Sun-News spoke with Republican House District 38 candidate Rebecca Dow as part of an ongoing series to interview candidates running for offices in Grant County. The Sun-News asked Dow why she felt that she was the best person to lead District 38 through the upcoming term. “In
Written by Benjamin Fisher on September 14, 2016 Four weeks away from early voting, candidates for local districts of the New Mexico Legis- lature have had plenty of time on the campaign trail to listen to constituents’ needs. Candidates for Districts 38 and 39 of the N.M. House of Representatives laid out those needs and
Mary Alice Murphy, For the Sun-News 2:03 p.m. MDT August 15, 2016 New Mexico District 38 Rep. Dianne Hamilton introduces Rebecca Dow, whom Hamilton has endorsed to replace her, and Rep. John Zimmerman, present District 39 representative. An event was held at Hamilton’s home Sunday afternoon to introduce and allow to speak several Republican candidates,
By Chuck Wentworth SENTINEL Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) Cabinet Secretary Monique Jacobson (inset) visited with youngsters from AppleTree Educational Center, as well as organizers and sponsors of the Father’s Day weekend sandcastle contest at Elephant Butte Lake State Park Thursday afternoon, June 16. In her first year with the CYFD Jacobson has established