The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment on a proposed rule to modernize its internal directives system by simplifying procedures, promoting innovation, and giving more decision-making authority to field employees. The proposal would also eliminate most regional and local directive supplements to create more consistent policies across all Forest Service units. The public has [...]
The Western New Mexico University Board of Regents approved a five-year capital outlay plan and infrastructure improvement projects during its recent meeting, establishing priorities for future campus upgrades and state funding requests. The board also approved a student-led solar energy project to expand renewable energy on campus and a revised Student Regent Scholarship resolution to [...]
The Youth Mural Program (YMP) and Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) have completed several public art projects across Silver City, including the restoration of a tile mural at the corner of Arizona and Broadway. Students also helped finish a new downtown mural on Yankie Street and created the first of five mural panels planned for the [...]
The Western New Mexico University Museum has expanded its permanent collection through a transfer of artifacts from the Museum of Northern Arizona. The acquisition includes Casas Grandes pottery, pre-Hispanic Madera Black-on-red vessels, and Indigenous Mexican cultural items, strengthening areas of the museum’s collection that were previously underrepresented. Many of the objects will be made available [...]
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 8:30 a.m. on June 25, at the Grant County Administration Complex. Commissioners are scheduled to discuss appointments to the Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees, consider a resolution increasing salaries for elected officials and chief deputies, review a revised proposal for bathroom [...]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico, in partnership with Presbyterian Turquoise Care, Molina Healthcare, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, will host a free Community Health Resource Fair on June 24 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center. The family-friendly event will feature no-cost health screenings provided by [...]
The Town of Silver City Council will meet Tuesday, June 23 at 6 p.m. at the Grant County Administration Center for its regular council meeting. Among the items on the agenda are consideration of Resolution No. 2026-19 to approve the 2026 Town of Silver City Comprehensive Plan, Resolution No. 2026-20 to adopt the town’s 2028–2032 [...]
