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Congratulations to the Silver High School band members who earned top honors at the New Mexico Music Educators Association All-State Music Festival at the University of New Mexico. Josiah Campos was recognized as the #1 Tenor Voice in the All-State Mixed Choir, Bailey Klement earned the #2 Overall Clarinet position in the All-State Band, and [...]

The Gila National Forest, Quemado Ranger District has announced the reopening of the Baca Community Slash Disposal Site, following the controlled burning of debris that began in late January. Approximately 50,000 cubic feet of slash material were burned on the 5-acre site located northeast of Quemado, New Mexico. With the ashes now cooled, the site [...]

The Silver High School Track and Field team, joined by their dedicated coaches and enthusiastic parent volunteers, rallied together at Fox Field this past weekend for an energizing morning of pre-spring cleaning. Their collective effort has laid the groundwork for a thrilling season ahead, filled with competition, growth, and camaraderie. Silver Consolidated Schools would like [...]

Luna County recently honored the following employees for their dedicated service and achievements to the community. Phillip Rodriguez from Emergency Management, Renee Rivera from the Assessor’s Office, and David Townsend from Safety & Risk each celebrated 5 years of service. Crystal Garcia from Starmax was recognized for reaching the 10-year milestone. Special recognition was also [...]

Harrison Schmitt Elementary School educators have partnered with Healthy Kids Grant County, students, and local collaborators to create an inspiring food forest across the school’s expansive 10-acre campus. This innovative project allows students to engage directly with nature, walking among apple, mulberry, and peach trees, and sampling fresh grapes and Egyptian walking onions. By combining [...]

Cliff Schools recently held a Cake Auction that successfully raised over $30,000, thanks to the tremendous support of the Cliff community and the creativity and baking skills of the talented students. This remarkable achievement will directly benefit the school’s extracurricular programs. The collective efforts of the entire Cliff community, including those who participated in the [...]

The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District, is informing visitors that the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) will be conducting maintenance on power line infrastructure through the Gomez Peak picnic area starting this week. While the picnic site will remain open during this maintenance, visitors are advised to avoid areas where active [...]

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 [...]