U.S. Senator Tom Udall is inviting New Mexico college students to apply for fall internships, according to a press release. The application is available for students interested in gaining experience in a congressional field office, and can be found at http://www.tomudall.senate.gov/internships. Interested students can apply for internships in Udall's Santa Fe, Portales, Carlsbad, Las Cruces, [...]
The Gaffney-Oglesby Detachment 1328 Marine Corps League is organizing the James H. Pirtle "Walk for Heroes", an annual walk held around September 11th to commemorate the victims and responders of 9-11 2001, as well as all of the service men and women who were wounded or killed in the battle against terrorism. Since September 11th [...]
The Silver City Police & Public Works Department at the Silver City Neighborhood Alliance have begun a new project to remove unwanted graffiti in Silver City. The beautification effort will begin in Downtown Silver City and hopefully include other neighborhoods as the program builds. The act of "tagging" is illegal, so if you ever see [...]
According to a press release, the Gila National Forest has begun reconstruction of the Big Tree Trailhead near Fort Bayard. Work began on Monday, August 19th, and the area has been temporarily closed for public and employee safety. Heavy equipment will be in use in this area: the public is cautioned to keep away while [...]
The PROFORCE Academy Explorer Team recently placed second in felony vehicle stops, and third in the obstacle course challenge in a regional Law Enforcement Explorer competition in Arlington, Texas. What is the PROFORCE Academy Explorer Team? Law Enforcement Career Exploring is typically open to youth ages 14 to 20 years with an interest in learning [...]
According to a news release, the Silver City Ranger District, Gila National Forest, will implement a temporary one-day closure for the Little Walnut Day Use Picnic Area tomorrow, August 21st, 2013, to remove hazardous trees and branches. For public and employee safety, the public is asked to instead use the Gomez Peak Trailhead to access [...]
Governor Susana Martinez will be in Silver City tomorrow, August 20th, 2013. A Press Conference is scheduled for 10 am at the Silco Theater, 311 North Bullard Street in downtown Silver City. The purpose of Governor Martinez' trip is to "announce Mainstreet Capital Outlay funding for a portion of the renovation costs of the Silco [...]
In the famous words of Alan Jackson, "Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day?" The Patriot Day Memorial is a time to remember the thoughts, feelings, and prayers for over 3,000 men, women, and children who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001. Five years ago, James and Connie Zawaki began [...]
The Upper Mimbres Valley Volunteer Fire Department will have a Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale Fundraiser this Saturday, August 17th, from 8 to 11 am. The cost is $5 per person and the plate includes pancakes, sausages, eggs, and your choice to drink of either coffee, orange juice or tea. There will also be a [...]
Repairs to the Catwalk after a rockfall damaged a portion of the trail have been completed. According to a release from the Gila National Forest Office, the Catwalk Trail is once again open from the Whitewater Picnic Area to 1/2 mile along the primitive trail, including the suspended trail, to the Octagon. The park remains [...]
