The League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico (LWVSNM) is currently accepting nominations for the 5th Annual Making Democracy Work Award. This award honors individuals in Southern New Mexico who have made significant contributions through outstanding projects or activities that support and strengthen democracy. Nominations should include a description of how the nominee’s project [...]
Cobre Consolidated Schools has announced that “The Community Food Pantry” will take place on January tomorrow, 21st, at Hurley Elementary. The distribution will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue until supplies run out. This event is open to all individuals in the community, and everyone is welcome to participate. Western New Mexico University has received [...]
The Town of Silver City has announced that “The Warming Center “ will be open for the next eight days, providing a safe space for individuals seeking refuge from the cold. Located at the former Rec Center at 1016 North Silver Street, the center will be open daily from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. While [...]
PNM has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars to volunteer first responders in New Mexico through its "Helping Heroes" program. A total of $228,000 in grants was distributed to eight organizations, including the Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire Rescue organization. These funds will be used to purchase safety equipment and support professional training, safety education, recruitment, [...]
The Gila National Forest has issued a notice regarding the current conditions at Quemado Lake, stating that the relatively warm winter has resulted in only a thin layer of ice on the lake. This ice may not be strong enough to support the weight of individuals walking on it. As a precaution, the Forest Service [...]
4-H youth from Grant County recently showcased their skills at the National Western Roundup in Denver, Colorado. The competitive team, consisting of Tucker Gatlin, Tanner Frost, and Dusty Waters, had the opportunity to compete against top state teams from across the nation. The team's performance in the National Western Roundup Horse Judging competition yielded impressive [...]
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One, in collaboration with Mountain States Constructors, Inc., will be continuing the widening project of U.S. 180, expanding it from a two-lane to a four-lane road between Bayard and Hurley. As part of this project, crews are scheduled to conduct a rock blast tomorrow, January 14th and [...]
Gila Regional EMS recently acquired four new Stryker LIFEPAK 35 Heart Monitors and completed training on their usage. The LIFEPAK 35 is a clinically advanced, life-saving device with proprietary tools and technology built on an intuitive platform for advanced patient care. Currently, Gila Regional EMS is the only service in Southwest New Mexico utilizing these [...]
