A series of candidate forums have been scheduled to provide Grant County residents the opportunity to hear directly from individuals seeking local office. The Silver City mayoral candidates will participate in a forum on October 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Western New Mexico University’s Global Resource Center. On October 26, the Hurley mayoral [...]
During the Village of Santa Clara Regular Meeting, the council discussed and approved several resolutions. Resolution 2025-32 was approved, authorizing the Village’s participation in the Transportation Project Fund administered by the Department of Transportation for the Maple Street projects. The council also approved Resolution 2025-33, ratifying the agreement between the Village and the Southwest New [...]
The Gila National Forest has announced that current fire danger levels have been reduced to Low, following recent rainfall that provided temporary relief to the area. However, officials caution that conditions are expected to return to Moderate as the region begins to dry out again. Despite the short-term improvement, long-term drought conditions persist, and forecasts [...]
During its Regular Meeting, the Silver City Town Council issued a proclamation reaffirming and celebrating the community’s core values. Referencing Resolution 2003-31, titled “Restoration and Defense of Constitutional Rights,” the Council emphasized Silver City’s commitment to inclusiveness and the equal protection of all individuals under the law, regardless of their circumstances. The town’s territorial charter [...]
As a reminder, a candidate forum will take place this evening, October 14, offering Grant County residents an opportunity to hear directly from the individuals seeking to represent them in local office. This event will feature the Silver City District 4 candidates and will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Western New Mexico [...]
The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District, is planning prescribed fire operations this fall, pending all necessary approvals. These operations are expected to continue through the spring, as weather conditions permit. The prescribed burns are part of ongoing forest management efforts to reduce overgrown vegetation and enhance community safety by lowering the risk of [...]
On October 7, the Cobre Consolidated Schools Interim Superintendent met with parents and staff to discuss the upcoming Bond election. During the meeting, it was clarified that approval of the Bond would not result in a tax increase. Also, several proposed projects were highlighted, including the construction of a new high school and middle school. [...]
The Town of Silver City Council will convene its Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 14, at 6:00 p.m. at the Grant County Administration Center. The meeting agenda will include the Manager’s Report; consideration and possible approval or disapproval of the 40-Year Water Plan Update; and consideration and possible approval or disapproval of Resolution 2025-31, [...]
Hidalgo Medical Services has announced the installation of two new “Blessing Boxes”, also known as Community Food Pantry Boxes, at its Lordsburg and Silver City Med Square clinic locations. Guided by the principle “Take what you need. Leave what you can,” the Blessing Boxes are designed to provide accessible, judgment-free support for individuals and families [...]
