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 [...]
Cobre High School has announced the appointment of Caesar Alvarez as its new principal. Mr. Alvarez brings extensive experience in education leadership, previously serving as principal of Tularosa Middle School and in several leadership roles within Las Cruces Public Schools. His background includes work in school improvement, restorative practices, student support and academic growth, along [...]
Gila Trails Info has reported continued trail restoration work in the region, including the reopening of more than a mile of the East Railroad Trail (#130), which has been cleared and improved for recreational access from the Railroad Campground. Additional maintenance has also been completed on the Mogollon Creek Trail (#153) and Rain Creek Trail [...]
The City of Deming has announced the demolition of the historic Balboa Hotel, which served the Deming community for more than 70 years. The property will now be transformed into a community-focused beautification and engagement space aimed at enhancing the heart of Deming and creating a welcoming environment for residents and visitors. Proposed concepts for [...]
The Silver City Town Council approved Resolution 2026-14 establishing a seven-member Downtown Action Committee aimed at identifying and implementing solutions to downtown issues over the next three years. The committee will include representatives from both within and outside the town, including a member from Western New Mexico University. Councilors also approved Resolution 2026-15 authorizing a [...]
During this year’s Give Grandly event, the community fundraising campaign raised more than $406,763 for 133 nonprofit organizations across the region. Participating organizations included El Refugio, Inc., Upper Gila Watershed Alliance, High Desert Humane Society, and The Commons: Center for Food Security and Sustainability, which was the second-highest earning organization with more than $40,000 raised [...]
The Hurley Town Council reviewed infrastructure capital improvement priorities and budget concerns during a recent workshop, with top funding requests including the former Chino General Offices Building, water system upgrades, information technology improvements, police vehicles, a street sweeper, and the animal shelter. Town officials also discussed rising health insurance costs affecting employees and the possibility [...]
Grant County Office of Emergency Management has announced the activation of a new wildfire detection camera system for the 2026 fire season. The system includes six cameras installed throughout Grant County by PNM that operate continuously year-round and are monitored through the ALERTWest early detection platform. The cameras conduct 360-degree scans every two to three [...]
The Hummingbird Fire, which began on April 20 approximately 15 miles east of Glenwood, has grown to 5,650 acres and is 70 percent contained as of the morning of May 7. Officials reported that May 6 marked the final update from the Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Incident Management Team with future updates being provided [...]
