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The Village of Columbus City Workers are currently conducting a cleanup of Highway 11 as part of the ongoing effort to maintain the cleanliness and beauty of the village. Residents and visitors are asked to drive slowly and exercise caution when passing areas marked with orange road cones. This initiative supports the safety of the [...]

The Luna County Commission is scheduled to hold its regular meeting tomorrow, February 13th at 10 a.m., following a work session at 9 a.m. The agenda will feature new business, including the discussion of several resolutions pertaining to ongoing county projects. Among these is Resolution 25-17, which seeks financial assistance for the Doña Ana Road [...]

The Silver Junior High FFA members recently excelled at the State Junior High Leadership Development Events, competing in a range of challenging events that tested their skills and leadership abilities. Members participated in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Quiz Bowl, and Creed, each demonstrating remarkable dedication and enthusiasm. A standout performance came from our Quiz [...]

Silver Consolidated Schools is offering a series of free training sessions designed to support family members who are raising children of relatives. These sessions will begin on February 13th at 5:30 p.m. in the Silver High School Library. The training series will provide practical tips and valuable advice to assist caregivers in their responsibilities. Childcare [...]

  The Lone Star Conference has announced that 2,681 student-athletes earned recognition on the Commissioner's Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 semester, with 907 individuals achieving a perfect 4.00 grade-point average for the term. Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Mustangs had 126 student-athletes named to the Commissioner's Honor Roll, including 55 who earned a 4.00 [...]

Come join the Silver City Mayor at the next “Monday Meeting with the Mayor'' meeting on Monday, February 10th. The meeting will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at The Javalina Coffee House located at 117 West Market Street in Silver City.  All community members are invited to stop by anytime between those [...]

Congratulations to Clarissa Sierra, the Silver City New Mexico Department of Veterans Service Officer, who was recently awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by New Mexico Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales. The recognition was given in honor of her outstanding efforts to assist New Mexico veterans in securing both state and federal benefits. Clarissa has been with [...]

Grant County 4-H members showcased their exceptional skills in parliamentary procedure at the 2025 New Mexico State Parliamentary Procedure Contest, which challenges 4-H teams to demonstrate their understanding and application of parliamentary procedures, a set of rules used in meetings and decision-making processes. The team's strong performance at the state level resulted from months of [...]

During the Town of Bayard Regular Meeting, the Town Council approved a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Bayard Police Department and Grant County for participation in the Stonegarden Grant, a state homeland security program. The Bayard Police Chief emphasized that the grant would enhance security efforts and facilitate collaboration with the Border Patrol and [...]