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Past And Curious – Columbus, New Mexico RAIDED AGAIN!

I’ll never forget waking to that early morning Fast & Furious raid! – by BigAddison The pre-dawn darkness was lit from ground to air with whirring red and blue lights. Federal black vans and vehicles scouring the streets like cucaracha’s in your kitchen catching ratas throughout the village leaving us without a Mayor, City Council, …

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The Luna Surface – Trails from my bike

written by BigAddison The first sign of life I enter in the Captain’s log this morning is doing the moon walk as the dawning sun breaks across the South POL of the Luna County NM surface.  Riding a bike on the grounds of Luna surfaces can be extreme and challenging. My exploration always starts …

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Mexican cattle again crossing into US – Columbus Stockyards

First 900 head come across into Arizona; Columbus, N.M., set to admit herds next week. EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A beef industry association is hailing the reopening of America’s borders to Mexican cattle exports. Almost 900 head of cattle crossed the border into the U.S. from Agua Prieta, Mexico, at 3:50 p.m. on Monday at …

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Understanding New Mexico’s Stand Your Ground Law – It’s Do or Die!

  New Mexico, like many other states in the U.S., has laws in place that allow individuals to protect themselves when they feel threatened. These laws are often referred to as “Stand Your Ground” laws. They provide legal protection for people who use force in self-defense situations. However, understanding the specifics of New Mexico’s Stand …

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New Mexico veterans to receive lifetime access to State Parks starting July 1

Starting July 1, New Mexico resident veterans will be eligible for a lifetime pass granting free day-use and camping access to all New Mexico State Parks, thanks to a new law signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham earlier this year. Read full article here: New Mexico veterans to receive lifetime access to State Parks starting …

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A sunny place where desert, mountains and cultures mix | CNN

  Farther afield and for serious history enthusiasts, it’s well worth the 90-minute drive west from Las Cruces to Columbus, the tiny town where, on March 9, 1916, the troops of Mexican revolutionary Francisco “Pancho” Villa attacked Source: A sunny place where desert, mountains and cultures mix | CNN

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Supreme Court narrows judicial blocks on birthright citizenship executive order

The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Trump administration’s request for partial stays of lower court orders blocking the enforcement of his birthright citizenship executive order. Read full article here: Supreme Court narrows judicial blocks on birthright citizenship executive order

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Promise Kept: Trump Blocked Every Border Migrant in May

Border Patrol agents did not release any illegal migrants into the United States during the month of May, according to a report. Read full article here: Promise Kept: Trump Blocked Every Border Migrant in May

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LUNA COUNTY: Nine members of family migrant smuggling ring based in New Mexico plead guilty

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Nine of the 10 members who were part of a New Mexico-based crime ring that smuggled migrants pleaded guilty to federal charges. Read Full Article here: Nine members of family migrant smuggling ring based in New Mexico plead guilty – NewsBreak

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We’re Dedicated to the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route

🚴‍♀️ **An Historic Moment for Columbus, NM!** 🚴‍♂️ Cover photo courtesy of: Adventures of Lee & Leslie Today, the Village of Columbus proudly hosted the Dedication Ceremony for the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route Monument! This beautiful monument marks Columbus as the official southern terminus of the legendary 2,700+ mile Great Divide route — stretching …

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