The Wilderness Ranger District on the Gila National Forest has canceled the Cooney Canyon slash pile burns that were scheduled to begin this week, approximately six miles north of the Mimbres Valley. Fire management staff determined that current fuel moisture levels, forecasted relative humidity, and anticipated dry and warm weather conditions are not conducive to [...]
Silver Schools has announced its elementary leadership plans for the upcoming school year as the district continues preparations for new campus alignments. At G.W. Stout Elementary, Mr. Jason Ping and Mrs. Deana Davis will serve together as principals; Mr. Ping continues in his current role, while Mrs. Davis transitions from Harrison Schmitt Elementary. Additionally, Mrs. [...]
The regular meeting of the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District is scheduled for December 15th, at 4:00 p.m. at the NRCS Office located at 3082 32nd Street Bypass, Suite C. Informational items will include reports from the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. The agenda also features discussion and [...]
The Silver City Youth Murals Program has continued its efforts to enhance the landscape of Grant County through a series of restoration and beautification projects. This year, the program advanced ongoing work at Lion’s Park, refreshed the Heritage Windows, and completed tile restoration at Arizona and Broadway, alongside improvements at the Silver City Public Pool, [...]
Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) announced the launch of its new Patient Transportation Service, made possible through the commitment of its employees to the organization’s mission and support from the New Mexico Rural Healthcare Delivery Fund, which focuses on improving access to care for underserved communities. The service will offer eligible HMS patients safe, reliable, and [...]
The New Mexico Family Action Movement (NM FAM) announced that five New Mexico legislators have been selected to receive the organization’s Freedom Champion Award. This year’s recipients—Representatives Rebecca Dow, Jenifer Jones, and Rod Montoya, along with Senators David Gallegos and Jay Block—were honored with NM FAM’s highest recognition for public officials who demonstrate exceptional courage [...]
The New Mexico Department of Health announced that a coyote that bit a hiker in the Gila National Forest near Silver City has tested positive for rabies. This case marks the fourth rabid animal detected in southwest New Mexico this year, following confirmed cases involving a bobcat in Sierra County, a coyote in Catron County, [...]
For the Fall 2025 grant season, Single Socks announced the award of $63,000 to seven applicants in support of local anti-hunger initiatives. Funding was distributed to Aldo Leopold Charter School, Casa Luna, The Commons, the Mimbres Valley Health Action League (MVHAL), Silver City Gospel Mission, Silver City Street Outreach, and Supporting People In Need (SPIN). [...]
The Glenwood Ranger District began prescribed fire operations yesterday, December 1 and will continue through the winter as weather permits. The work will focus on slash piles located near private property in the Pine Cienega area off Brushy Mountain Road (Grant County Road 5-12), approximately ten miles south of Mule Creek. For public safety, officials [...]
The Village of Santa Clara Council approved Resolution 2025-40, adopting the 2025–2030 Santa Clara Community Forest Management Plan during its recent regular meeting. Although this is the final version of the plan, the village had already initiated several related projects earlier in the year, including tree plantings and improvements along Fort Bayard Street, at the [...]
