During the most recent WNMU Board of Regents meeting, University President Dr. Joseph Shepard, noted a “17% increase in undergraduate enrollment for the spring ’23 semester, in-line with the continued growth in enrollment numbers with fall ’22 enrollment up 12% overall. He also reported that today’s fall hybrid commencement will include a total of [...]
Here’s a look at some local news brought to you by Silver City Radio. Earlier this week in Luna County news we reported that the Board of County Commissioners will hold a public meeting with the intent to consider issuing a Special Use Permit to Solar PV Development NM 18 I LLC for an [...]
The Grant County Treasurer, Patrick Cohn, is reminding county residents that the first half of the 2022 property taxes were due on November 10th. To avoid interest and penalty charges, the first half payment must be paid or postmarked by the end of the grace period this Saturday, December 10th. Failure to pay will [...]
The Gila National Forest has reported that due to recent rains, high water is blocking the Catwalk National Recreation Area parking access. According to a news release, “High streamflow on Whitewater Creek over low water crossings on New Mexico Highway 174 is blocking vehicle access to the Catwalk National Recreation Area. The first water [...]
The Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce held their 2022 Community Awards Banquet last Thursday at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center. The Keynote speaker was Rob Black, President and CEO of the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce. Due to a pause of the event because of the pandemic, Community [...]
The New Mexico Department of Health issued a public health emergency order advising the public to take precautionary public health measures to help hospitals address the rise in respiratory viruses. According to the news release, there has been a surge in pediatric cases and hospitalizations of respiratory viruses including respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known [...]
The Silver City Gospel Mission will receive a donation of thirty-thousand dollars to honor WNM Communication’s Jack and Helen Keen, who have announced their retirement. CEO of WNM Communications, Jack Keen and Vice-President of Human Resources, Helen Keen will retire at the end of this year. According to a news release, “Jack and Helen [...]
