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 [...]
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday, October 9, at 9:00 a.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at the Grant County Administration Center. The tentative agenda includes Public Input, Gila Regional Medical Center Reports, consideration of Resolution 25-62 regarding the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Transportation Project Fund [...]
Last week, in advance of the upcoming special legislative session, a delegation from Western New Mexico University traveled to the state capitol. The Board of Regents Chairman and the University’s Interim President met with elected officials to discuss key issues, including reductions in federal higher education funding, workforce development initiatives, and the pending confirmation of [...]
The federal government shutdown, which began Wednesday, has had an immediate impact in Grant County with the closure of the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument for the duration of the shutdown. In addition, the main office in Silver City and district ranger offices are closed, halting services such as the issuance of permits for firewood, [...]
Alumni of the Changemakers Fellowship recently launched the Spark Change Awards, a new initiative recognizing schools that demonstrate that improved student outcomes are possible for all learners. The awards highlight schools that are either the highest-performing or the fastest-improving in literacy and math for Yazzie Martinez subgroups, including economically disadvantaged students, English Learners, Native American [...]
The Town of Hurley held its regular meeting to review recently completed projects as well as those still in progress. Updates included quality-of-life park improvements for the Big Muddy, where soil testing is underway to ensure plants will thrive on the property. The design work for Anza Street and Third Street has been completed, and [...]
