Due to ongoing windy and dry conditions combined with rising temperatures, the Gila National Forest has implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions. Under these restrictions, the use of open flames is strictly prohibited, including building, maintaining, attending, or using campfires, stove fires, charcoal, and briquettes. Additionally, the use of internal combustion engines, battery-powered equipment capable of producing sparks, welding tools, and [...]

The Silver City Public Works Department has announced the completion of Phase Four of the multi-year Little Walnut Road improvement project by mid-May. This phase spans approximately half a mile, beginning just north of Chavez Lane and extending to just south of Jack Frost Drive. The improvements include new paving, the installation of curbs and gutters, ADA-compliant sidewalks on the [...]

Animal Control of Silver City is launching a proactive initiative to promote rabies vaccinations in response to a recent increase in reported cases in neighboring counties. The ongoing drought has intensified wildlife movement as animals seek water sources, leading to a higher likelihood of interaction with the community. To safeguard both pets and residents, Animal Control aims to raise awareness [...]

The Aldo Leopold Charter School Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) mural crew recently completed the installation of the latest Youth Mural Program project at San Lorenzo Elementary. Under the guidance of artist Kathryn Allen, San Lorenzo students contributed original depictions of local flora and fauna, which were also featured in a previous mural at CP Anderson Vista. The ceramic pieces were [...]

The Gila National Forest’s Reserve Ranger District will temporarily close approximately 4.5 miles of Forest Road 141 (Reserve Beaverhead Road) this summer to facilitate the removal and replacement of the South Fork Negrito Creek bridge, located just east of South Fork Campground. The closure will begin on May 5 and will extend from the intersection of Forest Road 503 to [...]

The Town of Silver City Council will hold its Regular Council Meeting this evening April 22, at 6:00 p.m. at the Grant County Administration Center. The meeting agenda includes key items such as the approval or disapproval of Resolution 2025-15, a resolution adopting the 2027–2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) for the Silver City Senior Center; updates to definitions and [...]

The City of Bayard is inviting all community members to attend the upcoming City Council Special Meeting, scheduled for April 23 at 4:30 p.m. at Bayard City Hall. The agenda will include a range of important topics, including the Joint Powers Agreement for the Consolidated Public Safety Answering Point for Grant County, recognition of the Police Department, proposed budget adjustments, [...]

The Jacob Bennett Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is pleased to announce that Mr. Luke Trevin Allsup, a senior at Cliff High School, has been selected as a candidate for the New Mexico State Good Citizen Scholarship Award Program. This recognition is awarded to students who exemplify the highest standards of dependability, including qualities such [...]