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 [...]
Silver Consolidated Schools is celebrating national recognition after two students earned top honors at the prestigious National History Day competition. Allyson Terrazas represented New Mexico and captured second place in the nation in the Senior Individual Website category, while Ruth Perkins received the Outstanding Entry Award, a distinction recognizing exceptional scholarship and presentation among the [...]
During the Silver Consolidated Schools Board of Education meeting, members approved the 2026-27 student handbooks for district schools with minor revisions after discussing dress code language, late-work policies, and enrollment requirements. The board also approved policy updates, moved forward with federal funding applications, and received an update on the district’s mental health programs, which are [...]
Western New Mexico University researchers, in partnership with the Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, conducted a financial literacy study that found that while many students understand financial concepts such as inflation and interest rates, they often struggle to apply that knowledge in real-world decisions. The study highlighted challenges in distinguishing needs from wants, differences in financial [...]
The Bear Fire, located about 18 miles southeast of Quemado in the Gila National Forest, has grown to 7,769 acres and is 35% contained as of June 16. The lightning-caused fire is being managed by 495 personnel, who continue to strengthen containment lines, protect values at risk near the Mangas Fire Lookout, and improve access [...]
The Town of Silver City has released its Draft Comprehensive Plan Update and is seeking public feedback. The plan outlines a long-term vision for housing, economic development, transportation, infrastructure, and quality of life, based on community input gathered throughout the planning process. Residents are encouraged to review the draft and submit comments before the plan [...]
The Mimbres Hand Crew is working toward achieving elite hotshot status by undergoing intensive evaluation and training to become an Interagency Hotshot Crew, one of the highest designations in wildland firefighting. Through peer-reviewed assignments, the crew is being assessed on complex skills such as line construction, firing operations, and coordination with air support and other [...]
