The Gila Information Project (GRIP) and the Continental Divide Trail Coalition will hold a Gila Earth day and Continental Divide Trail Days festival. The event will take place on Saturday, April 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Gough park. Earth Day is an annual global event celebrated on April 22nd to raise awareness [...]
The Gila National Forest will host two “lunch and learn” events on April 18th and 19th featuring Kevin Willson. He will discuss his research into ponderosa pine regeneration following high-severity fire. The event on April 18th will take place at the Gila National Forest Supervisor’s office, located at 3005 E. Camino del Bosque in Silver [...]
Western New Mexico University Expressive Arts graduating class will present “Affinity” starting today, April 13th through May 5th. “Affinity” is a narrative of the relationship the graduates have between their personal inspiration, their academic career and their final art exhibition. The artist talks will be held Thursday, April 13th at 6:00 p.m. in Parotti Hall [...]
The Gila National Forest, Glenwood Ranger Station is closed today, April 12th, and tomorrow, April 13th for an all-staff training session. Visitors needing maps, information or permits may call or visit the Silver City Ranger District at 575-388-8021 or the Reserve Ranger District at 575-533-6232. Voicemail messages left at the Glenwood office will be returned [...]
The Gila Regional Medical Center Governing Board will convene in a special meeting to discuss ways to improve the Governing Board Bylaws. The meeting will take place on Thursday, April 13 following the Grant County Commission meeting that will be held at 9:00 am. The meeting will take place in the Commission Meeting room located [...]
The New Mexico Early Childhood Department is inviting parents and caregivers to participate in their annual survey. The survey is confidential and also a great way to voice opinions about the services the department provides. Go to their website to fill out the survey. The Silver City Gospel Mission recently participated in three Health Resource [...]
Happy Easter to everyone. For free Easter Egg Hunts in the area, there is a large Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Kiwanis tomorrow, April 8, starting at 9am at Penny Park, in Silver City. There will be more than 4000 eggs and children are divided into age groups for participation. This makes it safer and [...]
Senate Bill 21 was signed into law this week by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. The bill aims to codify in law that prescribed burns are prohibited on days when a Red Flag wind warning has been issued. Area Kids Learn Cycling Skills with WNMU Kinesiology Faculty and Students. The WNMU Kinesiology Department is offering Kinesiology [...]
The Pick It Up –Toss No Mas event organizers would like to thank the volunteers who helped collect 1,360 pounds of trash and debris during last month’s ‘Spring Cleaning’ Cleanup. Appreciation is also extended to the Copper Country Dumpsters who helped collect large broken appliances and household items. Since October 2021, over 470 volunteers have [...]
The High Desert Humane Society will be holding its monthly reduced rate rabies vaccination clinic this Saturday, April 8th, from 9am to noon, 3050 South Cougar Way, Silver City. One year or three year rabies vaccinations for cats and dogs will be available. This is a drive through clinic. For more information call 538-9261. Attention [...]
