Homes in Silver City’s Silver Heights neighborhood received 27 new trees through a coordinated community planting effort focused on expanding the area’s urban canopy. Supported by the Southwest New Mexico Community Forestry Network and grant funding, the initiative provided drought-resistant trees at no cost to participating homeowners, along with site preparation and professional oversight to ensure proper placement and long-term [...]

In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Grant County is recognizing the dedicated professionals of the Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority, whose voices are often the first lifeline in moments of crisis. These public safety telecommunicators work tirelessly behind the scenes, delivering critical information to first responders while providing calm, compassionate support to those in need. Their unwavering professionalism, [...]

Gila National Forest Silver City District Ranger recently presented an update on the Black Fire Recovery Project during the Grant County Commission meeting. The Gila National Forest and its partners previously held public meetings in June and August 2025 to gather early input on an Environmental Assessment based on restoration efforts outlined in the 2024 Watershed Restoration Action Plan. A [...]

During a recent Silver City Town Council meeting, state legislators provided an update, highlighting key accomplishments and ongoing priorities. Major successes included passage of a medical malpractice reform bill aimed at retaining and attracting doctors, and securing $5.5 million for cancer center equipment at Gila Regional Medical Center, along with approximately $15 million in capital outlay funding for 27 projects [...]

The New Mexico Department of Transportation has proposed several concepts to protect the U.S. 180 bridge over the Gila River, supported by approximately $10 million in federal PROTECT grant funding planned for fiscal year 2027. The project will focus on improving flood resilience through options such as channel grading, bank stabilization, and the possible addition of large culverts to increase [...]