Monthly Archives: August 2018

Here’s a look at today’s news: Aldo Leopold Charter School 8th grade students are attending an outdoor education event this week in cooperation with the Wilderness Ranger District at the Upper End Campground. The students will be learning how to backpack, set up a tent, hang a bear bag correctly, orienteering and map skills, and [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Hurley Town Council discussed options to increase water rates in order to cover a new and needed water project. Since Hurley has been purchasing water from the Chino mines for over 60 years, preparations need to be made to insure the water supply when the current mine [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: The Copper CowBelles have awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Silver High School graduate, Lindsey Ashinhurst. Lindsey, a former student at the University of Arizona, has now enrolled at Oklahoma State University to pursue a degree in Agricultural Business. According to a release, Lindsey stated, “My primary goal in my [...]

Here’s some of today’s news: The two final winners of the 39th Annual Great American Deming Duck Race were announced last weekend in a combined total of 122 in both the wet and dry track categories. Aintza Castaneda, a 13- year old eighth grader from Red Mountain Middle School, reigned supreme on the wet [...]

Here's a look at today's local news: Silver City Attorney William Perkins, has been appointed by Governor Susana Martinez to serve as Judge of Division 1 in the Sixth Judicial Court. Perkins is replacing retired Judge Timothy Aldrich and plans to take the bench in early October. In the general election in November, Perkins [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: During a special session meeting on Monday, the Luna County Board of Commissioners placed three county service employees on paid administrative leave until criminal complaints have been determined. County Manager, Ira Pearson, in addition to county director of maintenance Billy Ruiz, and maintenance employee, Jose Contreras, are the [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: The Cobre Consolidated School District will be featured in a story on PBS News Hour next week, featuring the district’s participation in the four-day school week. Correspondent for the “PBS News Hour”, Kavitha Cordoza, interviewed staff, students and parents last May about their experiences with the new schedule. [...]

Here's a look at today's headlines: The Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District lifted the Buzzard Fire Temporary Area Closure effective 1:00 P.M. yesterday. A release from the U.S. Forest Service has stated: “Visitors need to use caution in any area that has been recently burned. Rolling rocks are always a hazard in a [...]

Here’s a look at some news:   Charges were filed in Silver City Magistrate Court against two former Silver City Little League board members for embezzlement and conspiracy to commit embezzlement. Last August, a board member discovered that funds were taken out of the league bank account, but later returned. Allegedly, League President, Daniel Arrey, [...]