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 [...]

The Grant County Detention Center has been honored with the prestigious Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award, recognizing its outstanding commitment to supporting citizen service members. The award highlights the facility’s proactive efforts to accommodate military responsibilities through flexible scheduling, extended leave options before and after deployments, and ongoing support for service members’ families. This recognition underscores [...]

Congratulations to La Plata Middle School student Jordin Rascon who has been selected as a recipient of the National Junior Honor Society Outstanding Achievement Award Scholarship. This is a prestigious national honor that recognizes exceptional middle-level students for their commitment to scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Jordin currently serves as president of the school’s NJHS chapter, demonstrating strong leadership [...]

Representatives presented updated priorities and gathered public input during the final Fort Bayard Revitalization Plan workshop, held last week. Proposed features center development around the historic core and include amenities such as a community pool, lodging, arts spaces, and recreational facilities, while preserving surrounding open space. Officials said the plan remains flexible, with completion expected by late May or early [...]

Community Partnership for Children (CPC) has announced the launch of its new “CPC Curiosity Corners” initiative, bringing free, hands-on learning and play stations into local businesses across Grant County. The first location will open April 7 at 1:00 p.m. at Flowers on 11th with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and refreshments. Designed to make early childhood learning more accessible, each Corner offers [...]