April 25th, 2018: Local News
Here’s a look at today’s news: This week is recognized as National Infant Immunization Week and the New Mexico Department of Health is reminding New Mexico parents about the importance of protecting infants from vaccine preventable diseases. The NMDOH Immunization Program sends reminder postcards to parents who may have missed age-appropriate immunizations for infants, up to their 12-month well [...]
April 24th, 2018: Local News
Here’s a look at today’s news: Senior members of the Grant County 4-H shooting sports team competed in various skill contests to earn a spot on a team that will travel to the 2018 State Shoot competition in Raton, New Mexico at the NRA Whittington Center May 3rd through 6th. Members competed in shooting sports contests ranging from air [...]
The 32nd Tour of the Gila
The 32nd Annual Tour of the Gila concluded its five-stage race this past week. In attendance were 18 professional men’s teams, 10 professional women’s teams, and over 200 amateurs from all over the world. The Tour of the Gila is considered the hardest race in North America and is the third largest race of its kind in North America. [...]
April 23rd, 2018: Local News
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: A record number of students from Deming High School have applied for the New Mexico Seal of Biliteracy this year. New Mexico House Bill 330 was passed in 2014 to award a diploma seal to seniors that demonstrate high levels of proficiency in English and Spanish. Students are required to meet certain criteria [...]
April 20th, 2018: Local News
Here’s a look at local news: Silver City Mayor, Ken Ladner presented a proclamation to the members of the Southwestern New Mexico Audubon Society marking April 21st as “Bird, Butterfly, and Bee Friendly Silver City Day.” The Audubon group will be offering free native plants to the community at 10:00 A.M during the Earth Day Celebration in Gough Park. [...]
Silver City Road Construction Announcement
The Town of Silver City has contracted with Southwest Concrete and Paving to construct street and drainage improvements in Silver Street from north of 20th Street to Silver Heights Boulevard. Improvements will include: new paving, curb & gutter, sidewalks, signage and striping. Construction is ongoing with a completion date scheduled for the end of June, barring delays or inclement [...]
Silver City State of Fire Danger Restrictions 04/19/2018
Pursuant to the Town of Silver City Ordinances Section 18-24 (9), Fire Chief, Milo Lambert, and the Town of Silver City has declared a state of fire danger because of severe drought and local fire conditions. By the order of the Fire Chief, the following restrictions are in effect: No building or maintaining of campfires; no open burning to [...]
April 19, 2018: Local News
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The New Mexico Department of Transportation has posted an alert regarding Interstate 10 Exit 85 in Deming. FNF Construction, Inc. will be continuing roadway rehabilitation on Interstate 10 in Deming, and today the eastbound Exit 85 on/off ramps will be closed due to paving on I-10. The westbound on/off ramp will remain open. [...]
April 17, 2017: Local News
Here’s some of today’s news: Today, the United States Border Patrol El Paso Sector, including other law enforcement and the General Consulate of Mexico El Paso are joining forces with the goal of preserving human life by participating in the 21st Annual “Border Safety Initiative Awareness Campaign. The campaign is designed to warn border residents about extremely dangerous situations [...]
32nd Tour of the Gila Road Closure Schedule
Wednesday Road Closures Residents and spectators are reminded that if you need to be out of town, Wednesday, toward Cliff area, please make plans to leave by eight am so not to be slowed by the 94 mile "Silver City to Mogollon" race brought to you in part by Grant County. U.S. 180, N.M. 211 and N.M. 159 East are expected to [...]