Good afternoon. As Christmas Eve settles in across southwest New Mexico, we’re taking a moment to step back from the headlines and simply reflect on the day. For many, this is a time of anticipation—final preparations, quiet traditions, and moments spent with family and friends. For others, it’s a night of reflection, remembrance, or simply [...]
For the eighth consecutive year, every one of the 5,008 graves at Fort Bayard National Cemetery was honored with a wreath adorned with a red bow, made possible through the generosity of the Grant County community. More than 600 sponsors contributed to the effort, ensuring that a wreath was purchased for each gravesite. The project [...]
As part of its food distribution program, The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability provides monthly home deliveries to individuals and families who are homebound and unable to attend mobile pantry distributions. With limited staff capacity, The Commons relies on community support to ensure that all residents have access to the food they need. [...]
Silver Consolidated Schools will distribute holiday meals to students on Monday, December 22, beginning at 8 a.m. Each participating student will receive a food box containing five breakfasts, five lunches, and a half-gallon of milk to provide nutritional support during the school break. All Silver Consolidated Schools students in grades Pre-K through 12 are eligible [...]
The Gila Community Foundation (GCF) announces the successful completion of the 2025 Southline Community Investment Program (SCIP) grant cycle, which is set to provide funding for projects in Grant, Luna, and Hidalgo counties that address critical community needs. Priority focus areas included food insecurity, senior services, emergency and essential community services, animal welfare and veterinary [...]
The New Mexico Foundation (NMF) recently announced the award of $165,400 in grants through the Sustaining New Mexico Fund. This year, NMF prioritized organizations serving 15 counties, including Grant, Luna, and Hidalgo, with a focus on projects that alleviate the impacts of natural disasters on communities and expand access to healthy food options, such as [...]
The Silver City Street Outreach Center, located at 215 W. College Ave., has announced that they will operate daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as a daytime drop-in shelter, contingent upon volunteer availability. Individuals interested in volunteering are encouraged to call (575) 519-5810. The overnight Warming Center, operated by the Town of Silver City [...]
The Wilderness Ranger District on the Gila National Forest has canceled the Cooney Canyon slash pile burns that were scheduled to begin this week, approximately six miles north of the Mimbres Valley. Fire management staff determined that current fuel moisture levels, forecasted relative humidity, and anticipated dry and warm weather conditions are not conducive to [...]
