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Happy Memorial Day! Today we celebrate Memorial Day. Originally called “Decoration Day”, Memorial Day is a national observance dedicated to honoring the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have died in service to their country. Observed annually on the last Monday in May, the day serves as a time for reflection, [...]

The Silver City Police Chief recently reported a notable decrease in crime across nearly all categories in 2024. The most significant reductions were seen in stolen vehicle cases and robberies. Other notable declines include a decrease in reported rapes, a drop in burglaries, a reduction in simple assaults, and a decrease in motor vehicle tampering. [...]

Five officers from the Silver City Police Department have been promoted following a comprehensive testing and interview process. Patrol Sergeant Arthur Rascon has been elevated to the position of Administrative Lieutenant. Officer Andrew Little has been promoted to K-9 Corporal, while Officers Cameron Graves and Stephen Laramore have each been promoted to Patrol Sergeant. Additionally, [...]

Students from Cobre and Aldo Leopold High Schools, along with fourth-grade students from Silver Schools and eighth-grade students from Cobre Schools, recently participated in educational programming offered by the Silver City Museum. As part of the program, students learned how to conduct interviews, develop thoughtful questions, and record five-minute oral histories. The curriculum was designed [...]

New Mexico is now under statewide fire restrictions as yesterday, May 19, due to escalating wildfire risks. State Forester Laura McCarthy announced the measures in response to increasingly dry and warm conditions, low humidity, and high winds. The restrictions apply to non-municipal, non-federal, and non-tribal lands across 18 counties, including Grant, Catron, Luna, and Hidalgo. [...]

Western New Mexico University’s (WNMU) faculty announced on May 16th that they are set to form a local union of the National Education Association (NEA), the largest collective bargaining organization in the United States. Within a few weeks of beginning its campaign to amass formal support, organizers collected signatures and cards from more than 2/3 [...]

At Tuesday’s Silver City Town Council meeting, the Silver City Fire Marshal announced that while fire restrictions will not be increased immediately, additional measures are likely to be implemented later this month. The proposed measures are expected to build upon existing Stage 1 restrictions, introducing further precautions in response to heightened fire risk. The Fire [...]

A $4.4 million roadway rehabilitation project on US Highway 180, north of Deming, is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 19. The project will extend from milepost 164 to milepost 161 and will involve the milling and repaving of the existing roadway surface. This structural pavement treatment entails the removal of the current asphalt layer [...]

This spring, Western New Mexico University gave a total of 565 degrees and certificates to 510 graduates, with several students earning multiple credentials. The university awarded 116 associate degrees, 192 bachelor's degrees, 143 master's degrees, 27 graduate certificates, six undergraduate certificates, and 26 fast-track certificates. Among the undergraduate recipients, 158 students graduated with honors, reflecting [...]