Latest From Silver City

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Yesterday in Santa Fe, House Representatives passed a bill that was created with the intent to increase voter participation by allowing eligible voters to register to vote and cast their ballots on the same day. House Bill 86, Election Day & Early Voting Registration, would provide voter registration at polling places on Election [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Some New Mexico counties have considered and voted on making themselves “Second Amendment Sanctuary” counties. Quay, Curry, and Union Counties passed a resolution pledging not to enforce proposed gun laws if they pass in the state legislature. It is expected that Cibola, Chavez and Eddy commissioners are expected to vote on their version [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Victoria Ramos, the 30-year old victim who was allegedly shot by Christopher Madrid at the Lintero Apartments in Silver City, passed away from her injuries Saturday afternoon. Madrid was arrested near Hwy 180 East and the 32nd Street Bypass after the incident during a brief pursuit. In addition, Madrid is also a suspect [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: Representative Rudy Martinez has sponsored a bill to help maintain the Gila Wilderness Trails Act. House Bill 494 appropriates $50 thousand from the general fund and has passed in the Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Committee. The bill will fund establishment and maintenance of trails in the Gila Wilderness as a nonrecurring [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: A new Disabled Veteran Transportation van is now in use to take veterans to medical appointments at the Raymond Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque. The van was sponsored by Disabled American Veterans of Grant/Fort Bayard Chapter 1 and was purchased through donations received from many organizations from around the state, including people [...]

Here’s some of today’s news: Monday afternoon at approximately 2:30 P.M., Silver City Police officers were dispatched the Lintero Apartments located at 2711 Leslie Road in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, Officers observed a female lying unresponsive on the floor in the apartment. The female victim has been indentified as Victoria Ramos, 30 years of age, suffering by [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: In the early hours of yesterday morning, another group of 330 illegal aliens were taken into custody by Border Patrol Agents working at Camp Bounds Forward Operating Base at the Antelope Wells Port of Entry. The Border Patrol reported that the group, like others before, is composed of Central American families and unaccompanied [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Deming Elks Lodge 2750 and the Deming “Silver Linings” homeless assistance group have come together in creating a new service project called “Operation Warm”. The Elks received a “Gratitude Grant” from the National Elks Foundation that must be used to support local charitable activities. The Operation Warm project intends to donate blankets and [...]