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NM Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham - WikipediaBy Frost McGahey
On Grant County Information, several people complained having to pay $34 to get a Real ID in order to board a plane. New Mexico's standard Driver's licenses aren't good enough because they don't require documentation proving U.S. citizenship. An illegal immigrant can obtain a valid New Mexico driver's license.
For an illegal immigrant to get the standard driver's license, all that is needed is proof of identity and age and New Mexico residency (e.g., utility bills, rental agreement). No proof of U.S. citizenship is required. But since May 2025, the TSA requires a Real ID. That can be obtained from the NM DMV, but proof of citizenship is required.
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
In October 2025 ,New Mexico had to recently tighten the rules for CDLs. Illegal immigrants are no longer eligible for NM commercial driver's licenses. This is to comply with a new federal requirement issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. This is in reaction to several incidents of illegal truck drivers causing fatal crashes.
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March 3, 2026 I Sixth Judicial District Attorney Norman R. Wheeler announced today that on February 25,2026 - Sarah Deshera, 41, pled guilty during her jury trial in Grant County after the State had finished presenting its case in chief—the phase of a trial in which prosecutors introduce all of their primary evidence and witness testimony to prove the charges against the defendant. After presenting a total of 83 pieces of evidence during this stage, the jury took a brief break. During that pause, Deshera's defense attorney asked the court for permission to plea "straight" to the charges.
Deshera then plead guilty to Count 1: Aggravated Burglary (Armed after entering) 2nd Degree, Count 2: Receiving Stolen Property (over $20,000) 2nd Degree, Count 3: Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Burglary (Armed after entering) 3rd Degree, Count 4: Breaking and Entering-4th Degree, Count 5: Burglary of a fVehicle-4th Degree, Count 6: Possession of Burglary Tools-4th Degree, and Counts (7-13) Receiving Stolen Property (firearms)- 4th Degree. This case was prosecuted by Chief Deputy District Attorney Cashmala Fazal.
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The 2026 county election season will officially begin on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, when Grant County residents interested in running for public office may file declarations of candidacy at the Grant County Clerk's Office, located at 1400 Highway 180 E. in Silver City. Filing will be open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The following offices will be open for candidate filing on March 10:
• State House of Representatives, District 39 (2-year term)
• Public Education Commission, District 6 (4-year term)
• Magistrate Judge, Division 2 (4-year term)
• Grant County Sheriff (4-year term)
• Grant County Assessor (4-year term)
• Grant County Commissioner, District 1 (4-year term)
• Grant County Commissioner, District 2 (4-year term)
• Grant County Probate Judge (4-year term)
Candidates will need the following documents when filing for candidacy:
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Photos by Mary Alice Murphy
A booth of information about the Chiricahua Apace Nation, as well as the drumming circle took place , at The Hub in downtown Silver City on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
An exhibit has also been set up at the Visitor Center.
Chiricahua Apache Nation Exhibit at Visitor Center
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By Lynn Janes
The Silver City Consolidated Schools held a work session and regular meeting February 18, 2026. Members in attendance included Ashley Montenegro, Michelle Diaz, Patrick Cohn, Mike McMillan and Kimberly Klement. Superintendent William Hawkins also attended.
Work session
Darion Miller, client service manager for software the district uses called Boardbook, attended. Cohn had asked him to come and help them learn to use some of the functions the software can do that they have not been utilizing. He went over how they could better use it during meetings and outside of meetings that could save the board a lot of time.
Work session adjourned
Regular meeting started.
Information and presentations.
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By Lynn Janes
The Cobre Consolidated School Board held a regular meeting at Central Elementary School on February 16, 2026. Board members in attendance included Hector Carrillo, Gabriella Begay, Gilbert Guadiana, Agelina Hardin, and David Wilguess. Interim Superintendent Randal Piper also attended.
The board will recognize the state volleyball champions at the next meeting. They had not been able to attend.
Dottie Pfeifer with Kiwanis attended to present the student of the month awards. None of the students had been able to attend so she read their names and what had been said by the teacher that had nominated them.
Yasmine Sandoval, Snell Middle School, works hard every day and consistently shows up to class with a positive attitude. She also has been an insightful role model to her peers.
Jacob Arias, Cobre High School, stays actively involved in band, mariachi, golf, basketball and National Honor Society. He shows commitment to both academics, extracurricular activities and has outstanding character.
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