Silver City News
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Campfire and smoking restrictions are implemented today on the Gila National Forest in order to protect public health and reduce preventable human-caused fires. Fire restrictions for the Gila National Forest include allowing campfires only in designated developed campgrounds and picnic areas, and must be in a Forest Service [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: According to new data, drought conditions have been continuing to get worse across New Mexico. The most recent map released by the US Department of Agriculture's Drought Monitor shows 9% of New Mexico, specifically in the northeast and northwest parts of the state, are in exceptional drought conditions. [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news: Silver City MainStreet has been designated as an accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. The Silver City MainStreet Project’s performance is annually evaluated by New Mexico MainStreet, which works in partnership with the National Main Street Center [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news: The Annual New Mexico Outstanding Agriculture Leadership Award was presented to Marge McKeen, by the New Mexico State University College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences, for her outstanding contributions to the State of New Mexico. Marge, and her husband, Hugh B. McKeen, host “Ranch Days” each April [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news: Grant County Commissioners are holding a public meeting tonight at 6:00 P.M. in the Grant County Veterans Memorial Conference Center to provide an update on the partnership exploration process of Gila Regional Medical Center. Members of the community are encouraged to participate. Meetings with physicians and GRMC employees [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news: This week is recognized as National Infant Immunization Week and the New Mexico Department of Health is reminding New Mexico parents about the importance of protecting infants from vaccine preventable diseases. The NMDOH Immunization Program sends reminder postcards to parents who may have missed age-appropriate immunizations for infants, [...]
The 32nd Annual Tour of the Gila concluded its five-stage race this past week. In attendance were 18 professional men’s teams, 10 professional women’s teams, and over 200 amateurs from all over the world. The Tour of the Gila is considered the hardest race in North America and is the third largest race of [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: A record number of students from Deming High School have applied for the New Mexico Seal of Biliteracy this year. New Mexico House Bill 330 was passed in 2014 to award a diploma seal to seniors that demonstrate high levels of proficiency in English and Spanish. Students are [...]
Here’s a look at local news: Silver City Mayor, Ken Ladner presented a proclamation to the members of the Southwestern New Mexico Audubon Society marking April 21st as “Bird, Butterfly, and Bee Friendly Silver City Day.” The Audubon group will be offering free native plants to the community at 10:00 A.M during the Earth [...]
Pursuant to the Town of Silver City Ordinances Section 18-24 (9), Fire Chief, Milo Lambert, and the Town of Silver City has declared a state of fire danger because of severe drought and local fire conditions. By the order of the Fire Chief, the following restrictions are in effect: No building or maintaining of [...]
