The nonprofit organization Single Socks, recently announced that it has awarded $51,500 in grants to five anti-hunger organizations and one public school in Grant County, marking the largest grant total in its 15-year history. This grant distribution was part of the organization's Fall 2024 Grant Cycle. The recipients of the grants include the Grant County Community Food Pantry, St. Vincent [...]

The Silver City MainStreet Project is pleased to announce the 34th Annual Christmas Parade, scheduled for tomorrow, November 30th. This festive celebration will feature a vibrant procession of floats and engaging entertainment, providing an enjoyable experience for all ages. The parade will begin at 7:00 p.m., making its way through Broadway and Bullard Streets in the heart of Downtown Silver [...]

Happy Thanksgiving!  Thanksgiving has its origins in the early 17th century, when English Pilgrims and Native Americans, particularly the Wampanoag tribe, came together in 1621 to celebrate a successful harvest in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This event is often regarded as the "First Thanksgiving," though it was not initially an annual tradition. Over time, Thanksgiving became more widely observed in various states, [...]

Congratulations to La Plata Middle School student Jaelynn Cruz for being named the 7th Grade Student of the Month. Jaelynn was recognized for her outstanding effort, academic dedication, and for her consistently positive attitude. She is also known for being respectful and helpful to her peers. The school community is proud of her achievements and looks forward to her continued [...]

The Cobre Consolidated School District recently announced that they have appointed Wendy Tow as the new principal of Bayard Elementary. With more than 32 years of experience in education, Mrs. Tow brings extensive knowledge and a strong commitment to promoting student growth and success. Having previously worked at Bayard Elementary as both a teacher and instructional coach, she is well-acquainted [...]

In celebration of the upcoming holiday season, The Murray Hotel is hosting a food drive to collect canned and boxed non-perishable items for the local Silver City Gospel Mission. A donation box will be conveniently located in the hotel lobby, where guests and community members are welcome to drop off their contributions daily between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Donations [...]

The Grant Soil and Water Conservation District has been actively engaged in several community outreach initiatives this fall. One of the primary projects is the Rolling Rivers Trailer, a tool designed to educate the public about watersheds. In addition, the District has partnered with the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service to implement thinning projects in the [...]

Tomorrow, November 22nd Silver Schools will be providing nourishment boxes to support families throughout the week of Thanksgiving, with a focus on sustaining them during the holiday week. In an effort to meet the needs of as many families as possible before the upcoming holiday break, the following guidelines will be in place: only one box will be distributed per [...]