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Congratulations to Ezra Hernandez, who was officially sworn in as a police officer for the Deming Police Department on Thursday, December 5th. Officer Hernandez is scheduled to attend the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy in Santa Fe beginning January 20th. Prior to his time at the academy, he will undergo training within the department, working [...]

The Town of Silver City is taking steps to improve pedestrian safety by addressing sidewalk traffic in the downtown area. During its regular meeting on November 26th, the Town Council unanimously approved a notice of intent to adopt an ordinance prohibiting the use of bicycles, roller skates, rollerblades, skateboards, and scooters on the sidewalks within [...]

Cobre High School sophomore Taylor McWhorter, recently coordinated a generous donation of more than 500 pounds of dog food, treats, and other essential items to the New Mexico Borderland Animal Rescue Coalition in Bayard. Throughout the year, Taylor has organized fundraising events such as cupcake sales, brisket plate sales, and business donation drives to raise [...]

Silver City’s Pick It Up-Toss No Mas would like to thank all the volunteers who dedicated their time during the November "Cleanup Day" event. Thanks to the efforts of 41 volunteers, a total of 102 hours was spent cleaning the community, resulting in the collection of 1,060 pounds of litter and debris from locations such [...]

During the Silver Consolidated Schools Work Session meeting, the Silver High School Agriculture teacher provided an update on the FFA (Future Farmers of America) competition held in Indianapolis, where a team of four Cliff students competed in Agricultural Mechanics and Technology. Despite the challenging competition, the team ranked 12th out of 44 teams and earned [...]

The nonprofit organization Single Socks, recently announced that it has awarded $51,500 in grants to five anti-hunger organizations and one public school in Grant County, marking the largest grant total in its 15-year history. This grant distribution was part of the organization's Fall 2024 Grant Cycle. The recipients of the grants include the Grant County [...]

The Silver City MainStreet Project is pleased to announce the 34th Annual Christmas Parade, scheduled for tomorrow, November 30th. This festive celebration will feature a vibrant procession of floats and engaging entertainment, providing an enjoyable experience for all ages. The parade will begin at 7:00 p.m., making its way through Broadway and Bullard Streets in [...]

Happy Thanksgiving!  Thanksgiving has its origins in the early 17th century, when English Pilgrims and Native Americans, particularly the Wampanoag tribe, came together in 1621 to celebrate a successful harvest in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This event is often regarded as the "First Thanksgiving," though it was not initially an annual tradition. Over time, Thanksgiving became more [...]

Congratulations to La Plata Middle School student Jaelynn Cruz for being named the 7th Grade Student of the Month. Jaelynn was recognized for her outstanding effort, academic dedication, and for her consistently positive attitude. She is also known for being respectful and helpful to her peers. The school community is proud of her achievements and [...]