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The Western New Mexico University Board of Regents officially appointed Jose Coll, Ph.D., as the institution’s 16th president following a hybrid meeting yesterday. He will serve under a three-year contract that includes an automatic two-year extension upon successful completion of his first year. During the meeting, Dr. Coll briefly addressed regents and the university community, [...]

The Western Institute of Lifelong Learning is inviting community members to attend their “Lunch & Learn” on March 18 at 12 p.m. at the Besse-Forward Global Resource Center on the campus of Western New Mexico University. During the presentation, the deputy fire chief and fire marshal for the Silver City Fire Department, will discuss key [...]

During the recent Silver City Town Council meeting, officials discussed the city’s rising costs, including the decision to halt sponsorship of community events and the potential for another increase in sanitation rates. The council emphasized that essential services will remain secure while the city implements stricter financial oversight, including reviewing contracts, managing overtime, and carefully [...]

Gila Regional Medical Center has announced that the Southwest Bone and Joint Institute has joined its health system, expanding specialty care services and strengthening access to orthopedic care for residents across southwest New Mexico. As a newly integrated service line within GRMC, the institute will continue providing its full range of orthopedic services while benefiting [...]

Public comments are still being accepted for the Silver City Comprehensive Plan, a long-range guide that will help shape future decisions in Silver City. Town leaders will use the plan to guide policies, prioritize projects, pursue funding, evaluate development proposals and plan infrastructure investments, with the goal of balancing growth while honoring the community’s character [...]

Silver City Pick It Up–Toss No Mas would like to thank all the volunteers who participated in its February litter cleanup. During the effort, 15 volunteers collected approximately 300 pounds of litter and debris from neighborhoods throughout Silver City. The newly elected Mayor attended the cleanup to learn more about the program and discuss future [...]

Residents of Grant, Hidalgo, and Luna counties will have the opportunity to share input on the future of behavioral health services during upcoming regional listening sessions. The meetings will focus on identifying service gaps, community priorities, and ways to improve access to mental health and substance-related care. Sessions will be held March 10 at the [...]