Western New Mexico University’s (WNMU) faculty announced on May 16th that they are set to form a local union of the National Education Association (NEA), the largest collective bargaining organization in the United States. Within a few weeks of beginning its campaign to amass formal support, organizers collected signatures and cards from more than 2/3 [...]
At Tuesday’s Silver City Town Council meeting, the Silver City Fire Marshal announced that while fire restrictions will not be increased immediately, additional measures are likely to be implemented later this month. The proposed measures are expected to build upon existing Stage 1 restrictions, introducing further precautions in response to heightened fire risk. The Fire [...]
A $4.4 million roadway rehabilitation project on US Highway 180, north of Deming, is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 19. The project will extend from milepost 164 to milepost 161 and will involve the milling and repaving of the existing roadway surface. This structural pavement treatment entails the removal of the current asphalt layer [...]
This spring, Western New Mexico University gave a total of 565 degrees and certificates to 510 graduates, with several students earning multiple credentials. The university awarded 116 associate degrees, 192 bachelor's degrees, 143 master's degrees, 27 graduate certificates, six undergraduate certificates, and 26 fast-track certificates. Among the undergraduate recipients, 158 students graduated with honors, reflecting [...]
The Grant County Community Foundation and the Give Grandly Coalition would like to thank all the nonprofits, donors, and match fund sponsors who participated in and supported the Give Grandly event. The event successfully raised over $178,000 for 67 nonprofit organizations, including The Commons: Center for Food Security and Sustainability, El Refugio, Inc., Upper Gila [...]
Beginning today, May 12, motorists traveling on U.S. 180 between Bayard and Hurley will encounter changes in traffic patterns due to a $41 million roadway widening and reconstruction project. The initiative will expand the current two-lane highway to four lanes, realign the roadway over existing railroad tracks, and replace the Hurley overpass with an at-grade [...]
Columbus Electric Cooperative, Inc. has announced a scheduled power outage in Columbus on Saturday, May 10th, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The outage is necessary to facilitate critical repairs to a transmission line located near a heavily trafficked highway crossing. Residents are encouraged to make appropriate preparations in advance. For those in need of [...]
Members of the Preceptor Tau Chapter recently gathered to celebrate their annual Founder's Day. In addition to the traditional program, the event featured the presentation of special honors recognizing outstanding contributions. Debbie Gerleve was presented with the esteemed Preceptor Laureate Ritual, while Leticia Obar received the distinguished Silver Circle Ritual. Additionally, Marylee Bell was honored [...]
Grant County 4-H members proudly represented their community at the 2025 New Mexico State 4-H Shooting Sports Championships held this past weekend. Leading the group, Chase Dobrinski delivered an outstanding performance, earning the prestigious High Point Individual award in the Shotgun Contest—the highest recognition in the state for that event. In the Rifle competition, the [...]
