The Hurley Town Council has approved resolutions authorizing applications for additional funding for a decades-long regional water project aimed at improving water security in the Mining District and throughout Grant County. Funding from the New Mexico Unit Fund would be provided as a 100 percent grant and would help complete the remaining design work for the regional system, as well [...]

Western New Mexico University has opened the new academic year with a focus on collaboration, long-term planning and student success. During the university's Fall Convocation, President Coll outlined plans to spend the coming academic year gathering input from across campus to develop a measurable three-year strategic plan expected to launch in Fall 2027. The plan will focus on access, relevance, [...]

Valley Telecom is moving forward with a major fiber-optic expansion in the greater Animas-Hachita area. The project will add approximately 95 miles of new fiber and is expected to connect roughly 425 homes, businesses, farms and community facilities in Animas, Cotton City and Hachita. The $5.68 million project is supported by New Mexico’s Connect New Mexico Fund, with Valley Telecom [...]

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is moving forward with safety improvements at the US 180 and NM 90 intersection in Silver City. The project includes changes to traffic access near Juniper Street, which has raised concerns among some nearby residents about alternate routes and traffic on surrounding streets. Residents raised concerns about the proposed Juniper access changes during [...]

The City of Bayard is continuing to develop plans for the future of its 675-acre Foy property, which was purchased and annexed as an opportunity for long-term community growth. Community feedback identified a splash pad, indoor pool, playgrounds and trails among the preferred uses. Consultants also recommended using portions of the property to generate tax revenue that could help support [...]

The Silver City Town Council is moving forward with plans to hire an outside search firm to help find a permanent town manager. The search could cost about $25,000 and take an estimated 10 to 12 weeks once a firm is selected. Strong experience in public finance and administration will be among the key qualifications sought, as the town continues [...]

The Silver City Museum is set to receive the Historical Society of New Mexico’s Edgar Lee Hewett Award for outstanding service related to preserving and promoting New Mexico history. The recognition highlights the museum’s important role in sharing the history of Silver City, Grant County and Southwest New Mexico through its collections, exhibits and educational programs, while preserving the region’s [...]

Bayard city officials are considering changes to local solid-waste fees after the Southwest Solid Waste Authority notified Grant County municipalities that regional landfill charges are expected to double in September. The City Council is considering basing its solid-waste sanitation fee on the regional landfill’s operating charges and has asked Universal Waste Systems to explain the increase. Any resulting increase for [...]

Bayard Public Library has hired a part-time Digital Navigator through a nine-month grant from the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions to help bridge the digital divide. The new service offers free one-on-one assistance with computer and smartphone skills, internet navigation and online safety, email, job applications, online government services and programs such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Future [...]