Latest From Silver City

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Catwalk Recreation Area is temporarily closed due to high water and debris blocking the entrance.  The New Mexico Department of Transportation has been contacted to clear the crossing, but it may be next week before the Catwalk re-opens.  Please contact the Glenwood Ranger District for more information. The Town of Hurley held an [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Mayor and Town Council have extended the deadline for submissions for Welcome Sign designs to the end of August.  Guidelines to consider for submission include: sign must be read in seconds by traffic moving at highway speeds; signs should represent Silver City’s rich history, culture and friendly people; monument style designs are more [...]

  Here is a look at some local headlines: Congratulations is extended to Mariachi Plata from WNMU in their first place finish at the annual Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque.  In 2016, the WNMU group received 2nd place and impressively received 1st this year.   This past week, the Community Partnership for Children, with Terry Anderson who is the coordinator, [...]

The Silver City Town Council met yesterday. Major moves made involved a Silver City Town Council vote to rescind an increase in property taxes previously passes by the council, which raised property tax rates in the town by one mill. The previous measure to increase property taxes was done in case the state reduced the amount of “hold harmless” [...]

Here is a look at today’s headlines: Freeport McMoRan would like to have community input to prioritize community needs.  They have an online survey for you to complete regarding programs and projects.  Visit FreeportInMyCommunity.com to participate. Freeport-McMoRan is proud to be a partner in Grant County and is continually striving to support programs and projects that promote long-term prosperity [...]

The clean-up held this past weekend at Bill Evans lake was a success.  The much needed clean-up was conducted by volunteers with more than 25 bags of garbage being removed. The dam and infrastructure is owned by Freeport McMoRan, but the New Mexico Game and Fish Department manages activities at Bill Evans Lake. The lake is supposed to be [...]

Tomorrow there will be a cleanup  at Bill Evans lake from 9a to 2p.  Organizers of the cleanup say the Game and Fish Department have authorized a free-fee day for those attending. Anyone is invited to come out and help. There is a lot of work to be done to restore some of the cleanliness of the area. In [...]