The Grant County Commission received updates during a work session on several regional water infrastructure projects aimed at improving long-term water reliability across central Grant County. Officials reported progress on the regional water system, including completion of a fifth well at the airport well field, continued efforts to connect Hurley to the system, and plans for a new water line [...]

The lightning-caused Sacaton Fire burning in the Gila Wilderness has grown to an estimated 9,590 acres and is 17% contained as of July 8. Firefighters used a Type 1 helicopter to conduct water drops along the fire's edge southwest of the Willow Creek Subdivision to slow its spread, while wetting rains helped moderate fire activity along the northwest perimeter between [...]

The Silver City “Pick It Up – Toss No Más” June community litter cleanup event brought together 49 volunteers who dedicated 49 hours to collecting 375 pounds of litter and debris throughout the community. Cleanup efforts covered multiple locations, including the 32nd Street Bypass, Big Ditch Park, Spring Street, Chihuahua Hill, Penny Park, Memory Lane Cemetery, Pinos Altos Creek, 12th [...]

Gila Regional Medical Center has partnered with Vituity, the nation's largest physician-owned and physician-led medical partnership, to provide Emergency Medicine services at the hospital. The partnership marks Vituity's first practice location in New Mexico and supports Gila Regional's commitment to high-quality emergency care. The partnership will help strengthen patient care by bringing physician-led leadership, national emergency medicine expertise, and quality [...]

The lightning-caused Sacaton Fire, first detected June 21 in the Gila Wilderness, has grown to an estimated 5,546 acres as of July 3. The Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the Sacaton Fire today as firefighters continue using indirect tactics to protect the Willow Creek Subdivision and the Mogollon Baldy Lookout and communications site. Additional [...]

The Village of Santa Clara has announced the return of the "Beautiful Yard of the Month" contest. This initiative recognizes residents who take pride in maintaining clean, neat, and well-cared-for properties. In addition to general upkeep, creativity is encouraged—unique features such as whimsical yard art, yard sculptures, bird feeders, birdbaths, and other distinctive touches will be considered in the judging [...]