Monthly Archives: April 2015

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The first order of business for the Grant County Water Commission was to appoint the chairman and vice chairman. Silver City Town Manager Alex Brown was approved to remain as chairman and Hurley Mayor Edward Encinas will serve as vice chairman.  As this was the first meeting of the [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Silver City MainStreet is coordinating a program to commemorate the Train Depot that was built in 1915 and demolished in 1975. Though we do not currently have any rail service in Silver City, there is significant interest in the contribution that the railroad in Silver City made to the [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Gila National Forest officials are notifying the public of changes to the special use permit administration process that will go into effect this year and remain in place until withdrawn.  Two forest-wide outfitter and guide changes are: The deadline to submit outfitter and guide proposals for the 2014 operating [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The 13th Annual Glenwood Dutch Oven Cook-off was held this Saturday in Glenwood and in honor of Gale Moore, found of the Glenwood Gazette.  The first place winners included: 1 pot Fancy Fixer – Brooke Pybus; 1 pot Camp Cookie – Don and Dayana Patterson in; 3 pot Camp [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner announced today the agency is seeking applications for $28 million in grants across the nation to support rural businesses and create jobs through the Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) program.  The RBDG grants can be used to acquire or develop land, [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Fire managers are planning to conduct prescribed fires in two locations on the Gila National Forest beginning today, pending favorable conditions.  The projects under consideration are the Bar Six Prescribed Fire 12 miles southwest of Silver City and the Slaughter Mesa Prescribed Fire 8 miles southeast of Quemado Lake. [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Single Socks, a Silver City non-profit thrift store, announced that it will be accepting grant applications from organizations and individuals performing anti-hunger work in Grant County.  Grant submission guidelines and applications may be obtained from the Organization's website at: www.singlesocks-sc.org.  The deadline for submission of applications is April 30, [...]