Here’s a look at today’s local news: A brush fire located on U.S. Highway 180 West between Silver City Cliff was extinguished by volunteer firefighters Tuesday afternoon. Tyrone Volunteer Fire and Rescue personnel arrived at the scene located between mile marker 103 and 105 and discovered 3 separate fires. Grant County Sheriff’s Officers and [...]
Here a look at today's news: During an arraignment on Monday, Filemon Varela, pleaded not guilty on charges originating from a drive-by shooting that occurred on December 14th in Silver City. Law enforcement received a call that shots were being fired near the Shady Grove Mobile Home Park. In the area of 12th Swan [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news: Yesterday, the New Mexico House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 8, titled the “Firearm Sale Background Check Act”. According to a release, the bill “creates a new section of the Criminal Code making it unlawful to sell a firearm for a fee or other consideration without first conducting [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news: New Mexico Governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham, has nominated Silver City’s, Mary Hotvedt, to the Western New Mexico University’s Board of Regents. Hotvedt, was one of eight individuals that were appointed by the Governor to serve in institutions from around the state. Hotvedt, has taught at WNMU for nine [...]
Here’s a look at some today’s headlines: U.S Border Patrol agents apprehended 180 illegal border crossers this past Tuesday during the early morning hours in Sunland Park, located in southern Dona Ana County. The group was comprised of mostly Central American families and unaccompanied children. Border Patrol EMT’s conducted medical screenings and some of [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news: The Silver Consolidated Schools Board of Education has approved two resolutions this week which will allow the district to hold a special tax election in May. The election will be by mail-in ballot and is described as a continuation of the old tax, not a new tax that would [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines:Yesterday, a bill to prevent telemarketers from calling personal cell phones passed the New Mexico House Floor with a unanimous vote. House Bill 424, would update the language in the Telephone Sales Solicitation section of the Unfair Practices Act to reflect the growing use of cell phones. House Bill 424 [...]
Here’s a look at some local news: The Silver City Mainstreet Plaza project has advanced forward with the installation of a brand-new public restroom near the Big Ditch. The ADA-compliant building was funded by a community infrastructure grant provided by the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation. The building will be open for use in the next two [...]
Here’s a look at some local news: During a special session on Friday afternoon, the Luna County Commissioners met and voted unanimously to declare Luna County as a Second Amendment Sanctuary County. According to Resolution 19-13, “The Board of County Commissioners of Luna County reaffirms its support of the Luna County Sheriff. And that [...]
