Here’s a look at today’s headlines: At the Silver City Town Council Meeting yesterday, the council approved an ordinance, first introduced by District 1 Councilor Cynthia Bettison, which allows only reusable bags, recyclable paper backs, and/or cardboard boxes to be provided to customers by retailers at checkout. The ordinance will go into effect six months [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Two species of snakes found in New Mexico and Arizona have now officially been listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Acts. The narrow-headed garter snake and the northern Mexican garter snake were listed as threatened species as part of an agreement resulting from a lawsuit filed by the [...]
On Saturday, July 12 at 11:00 am the Jacob Bennett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will re-dedicate the Historic Marker in Whitewater Canyon at the Catwalk, just outside of Glenwood, New Mexico. The historic marker describes the history of mining in Whitewater Canyon and was originally placed at the picnic area at [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Over 80 entries made up the parade on Friday at Silver City’s Annual July 4th Celebration. The American Legion Post 18 won first place in the “Floats” division, and Fort Bayard Historical Society and Habitat for Humanity earned second and third. The TEA Party Patriots took first in the [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Governor Susanna Martinez announced on June 30th that the VA has approved bids by four cities in New Mexico to build veterans’ cemeteries using the Cemetery Grant Program. The locations include Carlsbad, Angel Fire, Gallup and Fort Stanton, and were selected as part of the Governor’s Strategic Veterans Cemetery [...]
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. [...]
