Fire department funding was the primary focus of Thursday’s Grant County commission meeting, with approval granted for a $191,300 water tank for the Fort Bayard Fire Department using a combination of state rollover funds, county fire funds and the fire chief’s administrative fund. The commission also approved $196,000 in state rollover funds for the purchase of 60 multiband radios for [...]

At the recent Village of Santa Clara Regular Meeting, Mayor Lopez shared an update following a productive legislative session. Locally, progress continues on the animal shelter remodel, while the mayor plans a trip to Las Cruces to evaluate new equipment for the village’s maintenance department. Infrastructure improvements are also moving forward, with the Maple Street sidewalk project scheduled to begin [...]

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, [...]