The Gila National Forest has temporarily closed the Ben Lilly and Willow Creek campgrounds until October 16 or until the order is lifted, due to hazardous monsoonal flooding conditions. The closure is intended to protect public health and safety, and visitors are urged to obey all barricades and posted signs. For more information and updates, visit the Gila National Forest's [...]

Silver Consolidated Schools has announced that The Public School Capital Outlay Council (PSCOC) has unanimously approved more than $3.4 million in funding for improvements at Harrison H. Schmitt Elementary School. The project includes a new roof, HVAC and control system upgrades, site lighting, and new exterior doors to enhance safety, comfort, and the learning environment. The investment combines approximately $2.15 [...]

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 [...]