As a reminder, The Gila National Forest is strongly advising the public to avoid ice fishing or going on the ice at Quemado Lake. Recent warming weather has created dangerously thin ice on the lake, threatening the safety of anyone walking on it. At this time there is no closure in place but extreme caution [...]
La Plata Middle School, Cliff School and surrounding schools in the area recently participated in the “Teen Maze”, which is an immersive experience designed to simulate real-life scenarios and their consequences. The maze provided a hands-on way for students to contemplate the outcomes of various life choices related to issues like substance use, personal safety [...]
The Mayor of the Village of Santa Clara recently announced that the village’s next CDBG project has gone out to bid, which will continue the sidewalks on Fort Bayard Street from Alamo to Highway 180. Construction for the sidewalk project is set to start next month. Also, additional funding for the low water crossing project [...]
Western New Mexico University Adult Education students, Rose Le and Antonio Jimenez, will be honored as “Outstanding Students of the Year” during the New Mexico legislative session this month. Rose will be honored for her hard work and dedication to working towards a higher level of education and Antonio will be honored for being a [...]
The BPO Elks Silver City Lodge 413 will be having a free “Pizza Dinner” and music for all veterans and active duty personnel tomorrow, February 10th. Dinner will be served from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with music starting at 5:00 p.m. at 4051 Highway 90 South. For more information, call Connie at 575-777-2494. The [...]
The High Desert Humane Society in Silver City will be having their monthly reduced rate rabies vaccination clinic this Saturday, February 10th. They will be offering a wide variety of vaccines including one and two year rabies vaccines for cats and dogs. This will be a drive through clinic and will run from 9:00 a.m. [...]
The Gila National Forest maintenance crew recently received a “Gold Star” for improvements made to the Gila National Forest regarding health, safety and accessibility. Since hiring two new Forest Maintenance Workers last June, crew members have made several repairs and upgrades to facilities all around the forest. Some of the work completed includes water line [...]
