The Village of Santa Clara has announced the launch of several community improvement projects to kick off the summer season. J&J Stucco has begun work on the historic Bradley Hotel, while additional efforts are underway through the Southwest New Mexico Forestry Network Project, the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), and Aldo Leopold Charter School. These initiatives include tree removal, maintenance, and [...]

For the fourth consecutive year, Western New Mexico University (WNMU) welcomed students from Mescalero Apache Schools and Ruidoso High School as they continued their annual tradition of harvesting wild agave, or mescal, on land owned by WNMU’s close community partner, Freeport-McMoRan. During their visit, the students toured various academic departments and engaged with WNMU students, faculty, and staff. Situated within [...]

Twenty-one students from Silver High School, Cliff High School and Cobre High School were recently honored by PNM and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers as the 2025 graduating class of the PNM Power Pros program. This 15-week career and technical education (CTE) initiative is designed to prepare high school students across New Mexico for careers in the electric utility [...]

Congratulations to Christopher Bennett, a graduating senior from Silver High School, on being awarded a 2025 scholarship from the Silver City Regional Association of REALTORS. Throughout his high school career, Christopher consistently achieved academic excellence, earning placement on the A/B or A Honor Roll. In addition to his strong academic record, he has been actively involved in 4-H, serving as [...]

Three Silver High School seniors were recently honored during Scholar Night for their outstanding achievements and were awarded prestigious scholarships in recognition of their academic excellence, character, leadership, and potential. James Vargas received the Michael Herrera Scholarship in the amount of $8,000. Taggert Allred was awarded the Fred Herrera Scholarship, valued at $10,000, and Kathryn Woodward received the Rachel Herrera [...]

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) has awarded a $10,000 grant to Literacy Link – Leamos to support adult literacy initiatives. This funding is part of a historic, single-day donation by the Foundation totaling more than $13.2 million, benefiting adult, family, and summer literacy programs across the 48 states where Dollar General operates. Literacy Link – Leamos is dedicated to [...]

Happy Memorial Day! Today we celebrate Memorial Day. Originally called “Decoration Day”, Memorial Day is a national observance dedicated to honoring the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have died in service to their country. Observed annually on the last Monday in May, the day serves as a time for reflection, remembrance, and gratitude for the [...]

The Silver City Police Chief recently reported a notable decrease in crime across nearly all categories in 2024. The most significant reductions were seen in stolen vehicle cases and robberies. Other notable declines include a decrease in reported rapes, a drop in burglaries, a reduction in simple assaults, and a decrease in motor vehicle tampering. In an effort to enhance [...]

Five officers from the Silver City Police Department have been promoted following a comprehensive testing and interview process. Patrol Sergeant Arthur Rascon has been elevated to the position of Administrative Lieutenant. Officer Andrew Little has been promoted to K-9 Corporal, while Officers Cameron Graves and Stephen Laramore have each been promoted to Patrol Sergeant. Additionally, former Corporal Fernando Cardoza has [...]