Monthly Archives: April 2026

Gila National Forest Silver City District Ranger recently presented an update on the Black Fire Recovery Project during the Grant County Commission meeting. The Gila National Forest and its partners previously held public meetings in June and August 2025 to gather early input on an Environmental Assessment based on restoration efforts outlined in the 2024 [...]

During a recent Silver City Town Council meeting, state legislators provided an update, highlighting key accomplishments and ongoing priorities. Major successes included passage of a medical malpractice reform bill aimed at retaining and attracting doctors, and securing $5.5 million for cancer center equipment at Gila Regional Medical Center, along with approximately $15 million in capital [...]

The New Mexico Department of Transportation has proposed several concepts to protect the U.S. 180 bridge over the Gila River, supported by approximately $10 million in federal PROTECT grant funding planned for fiscal year 2027. The project will focus on improving flood resilience through options such as channel grading, bank stabilization, and the possible addition [...]

The Grant County Detention Center has been honored with the prestigious Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award, recognizing its outstanding commitment to supporting citizen service members. The award highlights the facility’s proactive efforts to accommodate military responsibilities through flexible scheduling, extended leave options before and after deployments, and ongoing support for service [...]

Congratulations to La Plata Middle School student Jordin Rascon who has been selected as a recipient of the National Junior Honor Society Outstanding Achievement Award Scholarship. This is a prestigious national honor that recognizes exceptional middle-level students for their commitment to scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Jordin currently serves as president of the school’s [...]

Representatives presented updated priorities and gathered public input during the final Fort Bayard Revitalization Plan workshop, held last week. Proposed features center development around the historic core and include amenities such as a community pool, lodging, arts spaces, and recreational facilities, while preserving surrounding open space. Officials said the plan remains flexible, with completion expected [...]