Luna County recently honored the following employees for their dedicated service and achievements to the community. Phillip Rodriguez from Emergency Management, Renee Rivera from the Assessor’s Office, and David Townsend from Safety & Risk each celebrated 5 years of service. Crystal Garcia from Starmax was recognized for reaching the 10-year milestone. Special recognition was also [...]
Harrison Schmitt Elementary School educators have partnered with Healthy Kids Grant County, students, and local collaborators to create an inspiring food forest across the school’s expansive 10-acre campus. This innovative project allows students to engage directly with nature, walking among apple, mulberry, and peach trees, and sampling fresh grapes and Egyptian walking onions. By combining [...]
Cliff Schools recently held a Cake Auction that successfully raised over $30,000, thanks to the tremendous support of the Cliff community and the creativity and baking skills of the talented students. This remarkable achievement will directly benefit the school’s extracurricular programs. The collective efforts of the entire Cliff community, including those who participated in the [...]
The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District, is informing visitors that the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) will be conducting maintenance on power line infrastructure through the Gomez Peak picnic area starting this week. While the picnic site will remain open during this maintenance, visitors are advised to avoid areas where active [...]
The Village of Columbus City Workers are currently conducting a cleanup of Highway 11 as part of the ongoing effort to maintain the cleanliness and beauty of the village. Residents and visitors are asked to drive slowly and exercise caution when passing areas marked with orange road cones. This initiative supports the safety of the [...]
The Luna County Commission is scheduled to hold its regular meeting tomorrow, February 13th at 10 a.m., following a work session at 9 a.m. The agenda will feature new business, including the discussion of several resolutions pertaining to ongoing county projects. Among these is Resolution 25-17, which seeks financial assistance for the Doña Ana Road [...]
The Silver Junior High FFA members recently excelled at the State Junior High Leadership Development Events, competing in a range of challenging events that tested their skills and leadership abilities. Members participated in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Quiz Bowl, and Creed, each demonstrating remarkable dedication and enthusiasm. A standout performance came from our Quiz [...]
Silver Consolidated Schools is offering a series of free training sessions designed to support family members who are raising children of relatives. These sessions will begin on February 13th at 5:30 p.m. in the Silver High School Library. The training series will provide practical tips and valuable advice to assist caregivers in their responsibilities. Childcare [...]
The Lone Star Conference has announced that 2,681 student-athletes earned recognition on the Commissioner's Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 semester, with 907 individuals achieving a perfect 4.00 grade-point average for the term. Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Mustangs had 126 student-athletes named to the Commissioner's Honor Roll, including 55 who earned a 4.00 [...]
Come join the Silver City Mayor at the next “Monday Meeting with the Mayor'' meeting on Monday, February 10th. The meeting will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at The Javalina Coffee House located at 117 West Market Street in Silver City. All community members are invited to stop by anytime between those [...]
