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Longtime board member of the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District, David McCauley, was recently honored for nearly half a century of service to Grant County. He was recognized for his exceptional 46 years of dedication and hard work in supporting the community. Mr. McCauley’s contributions have played a significant role in the development and [...]

The Deming Police Department has announced the formation of its new Fugitive Apprehension Unit (FAU), a specialized team focused on locating and apprehending individuals with outstanding warrants. The department recently carried out two successful operations, resulting in seven arrests, highlighting the officers' dedication and commitment to community safety. The establishment of the FAU reflects the [...]

Silver High School students recently took part in an educational experience at the Fort Bliss Ropes Course as part of the new PNM Lineman Course launched this fall. During this event, they engaged in activities that simulate real-world lineman tasks, such as working in harnesses, building teamwork skills, and conquering heights. These challenges mirrored the [...]

This year, several Silver FFA members demonstrated their dedication by volunteering for various events and causes, including assisting at the New Mexico State Convention and donating food to the First Baptist Church food drive. In addition, members showcased their animals at several prestigious fairs, including the State Fair in Albuquerque, the Grant County Fair in [...]

All year long, The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability has been hosting a monthly neighborhood dinner that is offered to all Grant County community members. The turnout has been excellent in recent months, and there are plans to continue hosting these events. The next neighborhood dinner is scheduled this evening, December 13th, from [...]

Last Friday, 50 students from La Plata, Stout, Jose Barrios, Harrison, and 6th Street schools participated in the annual "Shop with a Cop" event, celebrating the spirit of the season. The event featured a siren parade led by officers from the Silver City Police Department, Grant County Sheriff’s Department, State Police, Santa Clara Police Department, [...]

Last week, the Youth Murals Program held a dedication ceremony for the mosaic wall at CP Anderson, a collaborative project involving San Lorenzo Elementary, Cobre High, and Aldo Leopold YCC. Artist Kathryn Allen worked closely with San Lorenzo students to design the mural and create the ceramic tiles featuring local flora and fauna. High school [...]

Congratulations to the Cliff Business Professionals of America (BPA) for their outstanding performance at the Regionals competition held in Las Cruces last week. Raydan Thomas earned 1st place in Economic Research Individual. Hailee Best secured 1st place in Extemporaneous Speech and 2nd place in Management, Marketing, and Human Resource Concepts. Kaylee Summers achieved 1st place [...]