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During a special meeting held Tuesday, Judge George Moreno was sworn in by the Hurley Town Clerk where afterwards he administered the oath of office to the newly elected and appointed councilor and mayor. Appointed and sworn in as Mayor Pro Tem was Reynaldo Maynes and Robert Candelaria was selected to fill the vacant council [...]

Four applicants—Silver City natives and longtime residents Ronald Perez, Carlos Arenivar, Lori Rogers and Angelina Salaiz—have applied to fill the vacant District 1 seat on the Silver City Town Council. Mr. Perez is a former school board member who has interest in addressing issues such as streets, sidewalks, drainage, litter and weeds. Mr. Arenivar is [...]

At his final meeting as chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission, newly elected Mayor Simon Wheaton-Smith outlined priorities he plans to advance with a strong emphasis on revitalizing downtown Silver City. Among these priorities is a commitment to regularly question the police chief at Town Council meetings regarding patrol activity, stops, citations, public safety [...]

Community members are invited to learn about the design options being developed for Fort Bayard at the Fort Bayard Revitalization Plan Community Workshop, which will be held on January 7 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to share feedback, ideas, and [...]

With funding support from NM GRO and the Town of Silver City, the Youth Murals Program will expand its reach by hiring additional local youth to take part in both ongoing and new community art projects. The program has been actively restoring murals throughout Grant County, revitalizing public spaces while providing meaningful creative opportunities for [...]

The Town of Silver City Council will convene a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, January 7 at 6:00 p.m. at the Grant County Administration Center. Agenda items are expected to include a Police Department update, a review of the Town of Silver City Rules of Procedure, the Mayor’s appointment of a Councilor for District 1, [...]

This New Year’s Day, Silver City Radio is taking a moment to reflect on the past year and look ahead with gratitude and hope. As communities across Silver City, Deming, and Lordsburg welcome the start of a new year, the day holds a different meaning for everyone.  New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the [...]

Silver City’s Pick It Up Toss No Mas delivered another standout year, making a visible impact across Grant County. In 2025, the program had more than 150 volunteers and over 17 organizations, who collectively removed more than 7,570 pounds of litter from public spaces throughout the community. The strong turnout and measurable results highlight the [...]

The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability has announced the appointment of Ben Rasmussen as its Interim Executive Director. Mr. Rasmussen brings more than a decade of leadership experience in regional food systems across southwest New Mexico and has a longstanding history of collaboration with The Commons in the areas of food distribution, community [...]

The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration announced the award of $50 million in grants to support the development and expansion of recreational facilities, trails, and parks throughout the state. This funding cycle supports 128 projects statewide, reflecting New Mexico’s continued commitment to enhancing quality of life, promoting community well-being, and expanding regional recreational [...]