U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez will host an Immigration and Border Security Town Hall in Deming this evening, May 27 at 6 p.m. at 2301 S. Tin Street. The town hall is intended to provide residents with an opportunity to engage directly with Representative Vasquez regarding issues impacting the border region and surrounding communities. Community members [...]
Silver City’s Economic Development and Research Committee held its first meeting to discuss using public tax revenue data and statistical analysis to help guide future recommendations to the Town Council. Committee members reviewed state gross receipts tax reports, discussed identifying local economic trends and explored the possible use of artificial intelligence for data analysis, while [...]
Happy Memorial Day! Today we celebrate Memorial Day. Originally called “Decoration Day”, Memorial Day is a national observance dedicated to honoring the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have died in service to their country. It serves as a time for reflection, remembrance, and gratitude for the sacrifices made to [...]
New Mexico Counties awarded $325,000 to nine recipients through the 2026–2027 Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant Program to support community wildfire protection plan updates, fuel reduction projects and public education efforts. Recipients included Catron County for Community Wildfire Protection Plan updates and education initiatives and Grant County for wildfire education programs. Funding from the Federal Bipartisan [...]
The Grant County Commission held a regular meeting, where members received updates on regional water infrastructure projects and funding efforts. Phase two of the project has been submitted to the New Mexico Environment Department for review, while approval was also received for geotechnical testing related to the project. The meeting also focused on future funding [...]
The Gila National Forest has announced an increase in unlawful target shooting, littering, and motor vehicle use in undesignated areas. While target shooting is permitted on Forest Service lands, it is prohibited within 150 yards of residences, buildings, campsites, developed recreation sites, or occupied areas, and shooters are required to use a proper backstop and [...]
The Bayard City Council will hold a regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, at Bayard City Hall. During the meeting, council members are scheduled to discuss and take possible action on Resolution 10-2026, authorizing the City of Bayard to enter into a funding agreement with the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission. Additional [...]
