The Silver City Town Council approved two funding resolutions during its recent meeting to support road improvements and water infrastructure planning. The first resolution authorizes participation in the New Mexico Department of Transportation's Local Government Road Fund, providing nearly $84,000 for a chip-seal project on A, B, C, D, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth streets. The second resolution approves a $906,000 [...]

The Silver City’s Downtown Action and Planning Committee is working to revive the use of tax increment financing (TIF) funds that have gone largely unused for the past four years to support improvements in Silver City's downtown district. The committee discussed using the estimated funds for infrastructure projects, security cameras, improved lighting and matching grants to help reduce crime, enhance [...]

Luna County commissioners will consider a wide range of county business during their regular meeting, including the appointment of a new code enforcement officer and updates on county projects and the CPOE Diversion Berm Project. The commission will also review partnership agreements with numerous local organizations, and vote on funding resolutions for road and water infrastructure projects, appointments to the [...]

The Bayard City Council will hold a regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. on July 15 at Bayard City Hall. The council will consider a resolution to participate in the New Mexico Department of Transportation's Local Government Road Fund Program for improvements to Steyskal Street, as well as a resolution establishing a stipend program for volunteer firefighters. Members will also consider [...]

Western New Mexico University's undergraduate and graduate elementary teacher preparation programs have earned top honors in the National Council on Teacher Quality's 2026 Teacher Prep Review, with both the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and the Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education with Certification receiving an A+ grade in Reading. The recognition places WNMU among a select group [...]