The Gila Community Foundation’s Emergency Fund is now providing vital support to local food pantries and frontline organizations. These groups are working to ensure that no one in the community goes hungry. The fund helps strengthen their capacity to meet rising needs and deliver essential services. Through this effort, the Foundation continues its commitment to [...]
At last week’s New Mexico Safe School Summit, Silver Consolidated School student Elena Morales and Aldo Leopold Charter School students Kaelyn Doherty and Savanna Egge participated in a panel discussion on campus safety and violence. Speaking before law enforcement officials, policymakers, and educators from across the state, these students shared their experiences with lockdowns, the [...]
During the recent Grant County Commissioners meeting, a majority of commissioners voted to adopt a plan for a new $39.7 million courthouse—pending the availability of funding—after reviewing two options: a $24.3 million reconstruction of the existing courthouse and the construction of a fully compliant facility behind the historic building to create an expanded judicial complex. [...]
Congratulations to Silver High School students Max Johnson and Bailey Klement for being selected for the All-State Small School Band, earning recognition as two of the top high school musicians in New Mexico. Max achieved one of the leading tuba positions, securing the 1st Tuba part and placing second overall statewide. Bailey earned the 1st [...]
The City of Lordsburg and Hidalgo County have been awarded New Mexico Fire Protection Grant funding for projects scheduled in 2026. The City of Lordsburg received $347,500 to acquire a new Wildland Brush Truck, a specialized firefighting vehicle designed for rural and wildland environments, noted for its compact size, four-wheel drive capabilities, and maneuverability on [...]
The Grant County Cattle Growers recently helped raise funds to purchase the Grand Champion steer, shown at this year's Cliff-Gila Grant County Fair. The purchase was made possible through the support of additional donors, including American Ag Credit, Searing Industries, Randy and Katherine Moore, David McCauley, and MBM Contracting LLC. In addition to acquiring the [...]
The Village of Santa Clara recently approved several amendments during its Regular Meeting. The council authorized an amendment to Task Order No. 3 for the Oak Street bridge and roadway improvements, which will include design work, surveying, environmental certification, and hydraulic modeling of Cameron Creek. In addition, the council approved Amendment No. 1 to Task [...]
The Luna County Road Department will begin a chip seal operation on Geranio Road SE, located south of NM 549 at Akela, on Monday, November 17. Motorists are advised to remain alert for flaggers, road closures, posted detour signs, and areas with fresh oil and chips during construction to ensure their safety and that of [...]
The Gila National Forest is actively responding to the Blue Fire, which began on November 12 and has grown to approximately 35 acres. The fire is located south of the community of Willow Creek and north of the Whitewater Baldy Trail #172, burning within the Whitewater Baldy Complex fire scar and west of the 2025 [...]
