More than $1.3 million in state Government Results and Opportunity (GRO) funding is going to be allocated to Grant, Hidalgo, Catron and Luna counties. The GRO program provides funding for community programs and projects, with this year’s allocations covering areas such as education, youth activities, food security, economic development, recreation, tourism, health services, housing, public safety and workforce training. Statewide, [...]

The Hurley Town Council approved several resolutions during its recent special meeting, including a $24,585 match waiver request for a local government road fund project, the final financial report for fiscal year 2025/26, and the town’s final 2026/27 budget. The council also discussed upcoming landfill fee increases, with residents expected to see an initial $5 increase from a CPI adjustment [...]

Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pinos Altos is set to be deconsecrated after years of disuse and deterioration. Diocese of Las Cruces Bishop Peter Baldacchino approved the decision following a review by the diocese’s Presbyteral Council. The church’s sacred items will be transferred to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Silver City, while the adjacent cemetery will remain unaffected. [...]

The Town of Silver City's Downtown Action and Planning Committee will meet Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 9 a.m. in the upstairs conference room of the Town Hall Annex to discuss several initiatives affecting the downtown district. The agenda includes reviewing a streetlight survey, discussing downtown flashing speed limit signs to improve traffic safety, considering Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funding requests [...]

The Gila National Forest has closed Quemado Lake and several surrounding recreation areas after the New Mexico Environment Department detected dangerously high levels of microcystins, a harmful algal toxin, in the water. The closure includes the lake, parking lot, boat dock, dam area, and nearby access trails to protect public health. Officials warn that the water is unsafe for drinking, [...]

The New Mexico Tourism Department is awarding more than $831,000 through the New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Program to a record 76 community partners for fiscal year 2027, supporting beautification, litter reduction and waste management efforts across the state. About 72 percent of the funding is dedicated to reducing waste, eliminating litter and improving community appearance, while the remainder will [...]

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced that 41 rural health care providers and facilities across New Mexico will receive a combined $50 million through the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund to help sustain essential health care services and prevent facility closures. This round of funding prioritizes primary care, behavioral health, maternal and child health services, and specialty care. Local recipients [...]

Silver Consolidated Schools has officially completed the transfer of ownership of the former Jose Barrios Elementary School campus to Aldo Leopold Charter School, marking a historic milestone for both institutions and the state. The transaction represents two New Mexico firsts: Aldo Leopold Charter School is the first charter school in the state to successfully complete the Charter School Revolving Loan [...]