Yearly Archives: 2026

The Village of Santa Clara is now under Stage Two Fire Restrictions due to ongoing drought conditions. The restrictions prohibit charcoal briquets, outdoor burning stoves, campfires, and certain fireworks, while allowing approved gas cooking devices if attended at all times. Chainsaws and other internal combustion equipment may only be used with a functional spark arrestor, [...]

Western New Mexico University’s Kinesiology program is combining STEM education with hands-on community outreach by providing students with real-world experience in fitness, wellness and human performance. The program focuses on exercise physiology and sport psychology while offering initiatives such as senior fitness classes and youth bicycle programs that promote healthy lifestyles for residents of all [...]

The Silver City Town Council held a regular meeting where officials discussed a $906,000 Interstate Stream Commission grant for a potable water system asset management plan that will centralize infrastructure records and information. The town also received a $250,000 grant for improvements to the Water Works building and is nearing completion of $86,000 in ADA [...]

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 [...]