The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, has been celebrated as a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but celebrations date back to the American Revolution (1775 to 1783). In June of 1776, representatives from the 13 original colonies weighed a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2nd, [...]
Looking for safe, fun ways to celebrate your independence? There are plenty of choices. Silver City will host their annual Independence Day Parade downtown at 10 am with Gold Star Mothers as Grand Marshals. Before the parade, stop by the Kiwanis booth for their famous Cowboy Breakfast. After the parade is over, the fun continues [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The New Mexico Lottery last night had it’s third Million dollar prize winner for the Powerball in 2014. The $1 million prize must be claimed in person at lottery headquarters in Albuquerque. The other two tickets which created overnight millionaires were sold to Brian H. of Las Cruces in [...]
You are invited to the annual Kiwanis Cowboy Breakfast on Friday, July 4th, from 7am to 10am. Enjoy scrambled eggs, ham, hash browns, biscuit and gravy, juice or coffee for just $6.00. Then over the lunch hour enjoy a spectacular BBQ pork lunch for just $8.00 that includes all the fixings, sides and beverage. When [...]
Due to the electrical storm last night, callers may have noticed this morning that 1st New Mexico Bank's phone lines are down. Technicians from Comcast are out working on the problem now, but for the time being, there is no phone service, and no over-the-phone banking. 1st New Mexico Bank is, however, open at location. [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Due to yesterday’s thunderstorms in southwest New Mexico, five new fires were detected in the Gila National Forest. Fires include the 3-acre Alex Fire and 0.1 Acre Corduroy Fire in the Black Range, the 4-Acre Roberts Fire and 0.1-Acre Bailey Fire in the Wilderness District, and the quarter-acre Horse [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Burned Area Emergency Response continues at the site of the Signal Fire which burned near Pinos Altos earlier this summer. Most of the road work on the lower portion of Signal Peak Road has been completed. This road work is intended to prepare road surfaces to reduce erosion and [...]
There is a telephone scam circulating claiming they are Am Bank and need to verify account information. This call is a scam and should be disregarded. Hang up immediately if you receive such a call. Legitimate financial institutions will NEVER call you to verify your account or ask for sensitive account information. Never give your [...]
The following is a release from the Forest Service: Due to predicted heavy rains and thundershowers starting this week, hours of use at the Catwalk National Recreation Area, on the Gila National Forest near Glenwood, New Mexico will be restricted starting Wednesday, July 2, 2014. Hours of use will be between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 [...]
Santa Clara: The Village of Santa Clara has been experiencing extreme drought conditions and due to this, the Village has issued an emergency ordinance adopting a ban on all fireworks and fires within the village limits for 30 days. This ordinance was passed, adopted and approved on June 19, 2014; and, therefore, will be in [...]
