Monthly Archives: July 2018

Here’s some local news: Representatives from the Village of Santa Clara travelled to Denver, Colorado and received the “Project Sponsor of the Year” award from Americorps NCCC. AmeriCorps NCCC is a full-time, residential, team-based program for young adults, age 18-24, whereby members develop leadership skills and strengthen communities by completing service projects and gaining [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: Due to the decreasing risk of fire danger, the Gila National Forest has lifted all fire restrictions across the forest effectively immediately. In addition, Fire Danger has been modified down to Moderate from Very High. Visitors are always expected to use caution with campfires and other potential ignition [...]

Here’s a look at some local headlines: The Hurley Community Pool has been closed for the remainder of the season due maintenance issues, according to Hurley Supervisor, Blas Rodriguez. In early June of this year, the pool opening was delayed because of a split check valve. In additional business, the Hurley Town Council approved [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Silver City Police have charged 37- year old Donald Vincent, with the murder of Clyde Perry. The victim was discovered in the early morning of June 22nd in the 200 Block of F Street in Silver City, lying in the road and unresponsive. Perry was airlifted to University [...]

Here’s a look at today’s local news: Western New Mexico University Assistant Professor of Philosophy & English Dr. Phillip W. Schoenberg was awarded a fellowship to attend National Endowment for the Humanities’ Summer Institute for College and University Faculty called Reviving “Philosophy as a Way of Life” this month. Hosted by Wesleyan University, the [...]

Here’s some local news: The Imagination Library of Grant County has promoted Nancy Stephens, as the first Executive Director of the local Dolly Parton affiliate. Nancy is a licensed social worker and has worked with Aldo Leopold Charter school and various community groups and organizations. The two primary tasks of the Imagination Library of [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: The Owl Fire that started on June 30th, is located on Aspen Mountain and has crossed FR 209 into Frieborn Canyon in an inventoried roadless area. The fire is comprised of 4,543 acres and is currently 63% contained. On the southwest corner of the fire, crews have [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: The Silver Grant County Chamber of Commerce thanks all the July 4th parade participants and all the people who lined the streets of Silver City making this year’s parade and celebration in Gough Park a great success. The theme of the event was “Uncle Sam Wants You”. [...]