The Silver City Town Council has approved the formation of two new advisory committees aimed at helping shape the community’s future: the Economic Development Research Committee and the Reuse and Recycle Committee. The economic development committee will analyze state taxation and revenue data to better understand local industry trends, identify funding opportunities, and monitor gross receipts and distribution reports. The [...]

During the U.S. 180 Corridor Safety Scoping Project meeting, discussion centered on the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s proposed changes, particularly near Juniper Street. The plan would reconfigure the intersection of U.S. 180 and New Mexico State Road 90 to restrict certain traffic movements, a modification officials say is necessary due to high crash rates and heavy traffic volumes. Approximately [...]

Over the past week, the Silver City Mayor focused on community engagement, infrastructure coordination, and economic development initiatives. Key efforts included discussions with New Mexico Department of Transportation regarding the 90/180 intersection, preparation of related resolutions, and collaboration with councilors on upcoming measures, including the formation of an Economic Development and Research Committee. The mayor also addressed constituent communication concerns, [...]

Silver Consolidated Schools reported during a recent board meeting that the district has been invited to participate in a mental health initiative in partnership with the New Mexico Public Education Department and the New Mexico Department of Health. The initiative includes funding anticipated to last two to three years, enabling the district to retain its team of three mental health [...]

The Hurley Town Council recently held a workshop to review proposed changes to the town’s animal control ordinance, with discussion focusing largely on whether a trap, neuter, vaccinate, and return (TNVR) strategy complies with New Mexico law. Town and county officials, including animal control and law enforcement representatives, raised concerns about legal consistency with state and county ordinances, enforcement limitations, [...]

During a regular meeting of the Cobre Consolidated Schools Board of Education, board members discussed a proposed policy revision that would expand public comment by allowing remarks on agenda items throughout the meeting rather than confining them to a single designated period. Under the proposal, the board president would maintain discretion over when comments are permitted, with individual speakers limited [...]

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will host a neighborhood meeting on February 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center to present and discuss proposed improvements to the U.S. 180/North Hudson Street/East 14th Street corridor. The meeting will feature a brief presentation outlining the planned enhancements, followed by an open [...]