Latest From Silver City

Here’s a look at today’s local news: Cursten Blanton, a soon to be graduate of Silver High School, has received the Silver City Association of Realtors Scholarship. Cursten, has served several terms as a Grant County 4-H Council Officer and most recently as the 2018 President. In addition, Cursten achieved A/B honor roll throughout her high school years and [...]

Here’s a look at today’s local news: The two-mill levy Silver Schools Public School Improvements Tax election passed on Tuesday night by a near 2 to 1 margin of received votes. The voting was by mail ballot only and was sent to registered voters residing within the boundaries of the Silver Consolidated School District on April 16th.  SB-9 is [...]

Here’s a look at today’s local news: The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District, according to a release, is planning to conduct a broadcast burn next week, conditions permitting. The project plan is to conduct prescribed burning on approximately 950 acres in the Cameron Creek Unit, located between Trail 243 (Wagon Wheel) and Forest Service Road 4241N. In [...]

Here’s a look at today’s local news: Local law enforcement and other agencies are searching for a man who robbed the Fort Bayard Credit Union in Arenas Valley at gunpoint yesterday morning at approximately 9:00 A.M. The suspect reportedly fled the area on foot. According to an FBI alert, the suspect is described as a Hispanic or white male, [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: Western New Mexico University held its 2019 Spring Commencement Friday afternoon in Old James Stadium. The university conferred 315 degrees with New Mexico Supreme Court Justice, Barbara J. Vigil, delivering the keynote message. In addition, His Royal Highness, Manga II, was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree in recognition of his work [...]

Here is some local news: A workshop hosted by the Hurley Town Council focused on local ordinances pertaining to vacant and neglected homes. Last year, the council approved an ordinance allowing enforcement of an offence defined as “creating and maintenance of public nuisance unlawful.” Hurley Code Enforcement will now be able to fill out a form for vacant and [...]

Here’s a look at today’s local news: This Saturday marks the 27th annual National Association of Letter Carriers' "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive. This is a nationwide food drive, all non-perishable food gathered will benefit local food banks and shelters. Participants are urged to leave a bag of non-perishable food at your mailbox this Saturday, May 11th before the [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: The Dream Makers Club, a program that brings students and community members together to learn about health careers, have celebrated the graduation of local middle school students from Aldo Leopold Charter School and La Plata Middle School. The students had an opportunity to visit with veterinarians, toured research labs at UNM and [...]