During a regular meeting of the Cobre Consolidated Schools Board of Education, board members discussed a proposed policy revision that would expand public comment by allowing remarks on agenda items throughout the meeting rather than confining them to a single designated period. Under the proposal, the board president would maintain discretion over when comments are [...]
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will host a neighborhood meeting on February 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center to present and discuss proposed improvements to the U.S. 180/North Hudson Street/East 14th Street corridor. The meeting will feature a brief presentation outlining the planned [...]
During the recent Grant County Commission meeting, the U.S. Forest Service presented a draft plan for remapping mineral resources tied to claims held by Pinos Altos Exploration within the Gila National Forest. The proposal outlines a geophysical survey using paired transmitters placed in small, temporary pits connected by surface wiring to emit electromagnetic pulses, with [...]
The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission will host a series of public listening sessions to present key updates to the Draft Pilot Cycle 11 Policy for Arizona Water Settlements Act funding and to gather input from community members. The sessions will outline recent policy changes, explain how funding decisions may be made, and provide opportunities [...]
During the Grant County Commission’s work session, an update was provided on the efforts to expand substance misuse intervention and recovery resources through renewed collaboration with Hidalgo and Luna counties. A recent tri-regional assessment closely aligns with Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), strengthening the region’s position for state funding, with Luna County designated as the [...]
Freeport-McMoRan is pleased to announce its foundation awarded $3 million to 68 projects through its Community and Social Investment Funds in 2025, which included support for seven initiatives in Grant County. The funded projects focus on strengthening capacity building, education, economic development, emergency preparedness, housing, environmental stewardship, and workforce training throughout the county. The recipients [...]
The New Mexico Department of Transportation recently held a stakeholder meeting to discuss a state proposal for the Hudson Street–Silver Heights Boulevard intersection as part of the U.S. 180 Corridor Safety Scoping Project. One proposed modification at the N.M. 90 and U.S. 180 East intersection would prohibit drivers traveling on Hudson Street from proceeding straight [...]
The Village of Columbus is continuing its efforts to reestablish a local police department, reaching an important milestone with the addition of two new patrol vehicles designated for the Columbus Police Department. The vehicles represent a concrete step forward in rebuilding a municipal police force after more than a decade without one. This investment reflects [...]
Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) has announced an expanded partnership with Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC) to help increase access to specialty health care services in Hidalgo County. As part of this next phase, general surgery, orthopedics, podiatry, and urology services will soon be available at the HMS Lordsburg Main Clinic. This expansion reflects a shared [...]
The Gila National Forest has experienced a recent increase in vandalism at developed Forest Service sites such as trailheads, campgrounds, and other recreation areas, with some incidents posing serious public health and safety risks. These include biohazard contamination of vault toilets, creation of fire hazards from illegally harvested trees, and improper disposal of food and [...]
