The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability is excited to announce the return of its Alimento School Program. This initiative collaborates with local schools to develop customized food distribution programs tailored to the unique needs of students and families at each school. The program offers a variety of services, including weekend backpacks, family food [...]
Silver City's Pick It Up Toss No-Mas invites the community to celebrate World Water Day by participating in their March Community Cleanup tomorrow, March 15th. Volunteers are encouraged to gather at 9 a.m. in the Grant County Community Foundation parking lot, where they will receive trash bags, pickers, gloves, and enjoy complimentary donuts. For additional [...]
Silver Consolidated Schools is partnering with The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability for a drive-through food box distribution tomorrow, March 14th. In an effort to meet the needs of as many families as possible , the following guidelines will be in place: there will be 200 boxes available with one box being distributed [...]
The Early College High School Deming Student Council made a positive impact this weekend by volunteering with Keep Luna County Beautiful to pick up trash. These dedicated students worked hard to clean up their community, demonstrating their commitment to making the area a better place. Their efforts not only contributed to a cleaner environment but [...]
During its regular meeting, the Silver City Town Council approved a resolution supporting an application to the Colonias Infrastructure Fund, a state program aimed at benefiting rural communities in southern New Mexico. If the application is successful, Phase One of Swan Street construction is expected to begin in spring 2026, starting at 32nd Street and [...]
The Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District will enforce a short-term, temporary closure of the Grapevine area and the adjacent Gila River #724 Trailhead for hazard tree removal starting today through March 14th. During this period, signage will be posted around the closure area. Access to the day-use site and the dispersed camping area along [...]
Due to extremely high fire danger and ongoing dry weather and fuel conditions, the Gila National Forest will implement forest-wide Stage 1 fire restrictions beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 10th. Under Stage 1 restrictions, the ignition, building, maintenance, or use of fires—including charcoal and briquettes—will be permitted only within designated fire structures provided [...]
The American Legion Post 18, the Jacob Bennett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Silver City-Grant County Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring the Wreaths Across America (WAA) in Silver City for the WAA Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) national tour. The event, which is free and open to the public, will [...]
The New Mexico Department of Transportation has announced that US 180, near Hurley, will be closed from 7 a.m. on Thursday, March 6th until 5 p.m. on Friday, March 7th for the installation of a new water line. The closure, which will impact both eastbound and westbound traffic, is necessary for the removal and replacement [...]
Silver City Pick It Up-Toss No Mas extends its heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers who participated in the February cleanup event. A total of 38 volunteers dedicated their time and effort, collectively removing 1,180 pounds of litter and debris from the community. Several volunteers joined efforts to clean Big Ditch Park and the hillslope [...]
