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The City of Bayard is inviting all community members to attend the upcoming City Council Special Meeting, scheduled for April 23 at 4:30 p.m. at Bayard City Hall. The agenda will include a range of important topics, including the Joint Powers Agreement for the Consolidated Public Safety Answering Point for Grant County, recognition of the [...]

The Jacob Bennett Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is pleased to announce that Mr. Luke Trevin Allsup, a senior at Cliff High School, has been selected as a candidate for the New Mexico State Good Citizen Scholarship Award Program. This recognition is awarded to students who exemplify the highest standards [...]

The Grant County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is reminding residents that fire season has begun. In preparation, the OEM launched the County’s “Ready, Set, Go!” public outreach campaign on March 1. From now through June, the OEM will share regular updates and safety tips via social media to support the campaign. This month's focus [...]

Congratulations to Caesar Jacquez, a seven-year veteran of the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department, who has been named Deputy of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2025. This recognition is based on a comprehensive evaluation of his performance, including the number of citations issued, arrests made, reports submitted, and the quality of his engagement with [...]

In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Luna County proudly honors the dedicated men and women of its Central Dispatch team for their unwavering commitment and service. These professionals play a critical role in maintaining public safety by providing essential guidance over the phone and coordinating the dispatch of law enforcement, fire, and emergency [...]

Silver Consolidated Schools will host a community meeting on April 16th from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. at Jose Barrios Elementary School to discuss ongoing efforts related to school consolidation. Superintendent Will Hawkins will present the committee’s initial work, outline potential scenarios under consideration, and invite questions and feedback from attendees. Community members are encouraged to [...]

Luna County District 3 Commissioner Christie Ann Harvey will host a Town Hall Meeting this evening, April 11th at 6:00 p.m. in the Luna County Commission Chambers. The meeting will address key topics such as infrastructure improvements, public safety, economic development, and other matters affecting the county. This event offers residents an opportunity to engage [...]

The Town of Silver City has released a draft Strategic Housing Plan and is seeking input from the community. This comprehensive plan is designed to address housing affordability challenges and support the development of new housing within the town. The plan is divided into two parts: Part 1 includes a concise community assessment featuring market [...]

The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society will host a dedication ceremony on Saturday, April 12th, followed by an Open House at the Fort Bayard Museum. The ceremony will begin at 5:00 p.m. with the formal dedication of the Spanish-American War Veterans Flagpole, located at the north end of the parade ground. Following the dedication, the [...]