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The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability has announced the appointment of Ben Rasmussen as its Interim Executive Director. Mr. Rasmussen brings more than a decade of leadership experience in regional food systems across southwest New Mexico and has a longstanding history of collaboration with The Commons in the areas of food distribution, community [...]

The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration announced the award of $50 million in grants to support the development and expansion of recreational facilities, trails, and parks throughout the state. This funding cycle supports 128 projects statewide, reflecting New Mexico’s continued commitment to enhancing quality of life, promoting community well-being, and expanding regional recreational [...]

We at Silver City Radio hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Christmas Day filled with warmth, laughter, and meaningful moments. Whether spent with family, friends, or in quiet reflection, we hope the day offered an opportunity to pause and appreciate the true spirit of the season. As the Christmas celebrations wind down and we begin returning [...]

Good afternoon, and Merry Christmas from all of us here at Silver City Radio. Today, instead of our usual late-afternoon news update, we’re taking a moment to simply pause and reflect on what this day means across our communities in Silver City, Deming, and Lordsburg. Christmas Day looks different for everyone. Some are gathered with [...]

Good afternoon. As Christmas Eve settles in across southwest New Mexico, we’re taking a moment to step back from the headlines and simply reflect on the day. For many, this is a time of anticipation—final preparations, quiet traditions, and moments spent with family and friends. For others, it’s a night of reflection, remembrance, or simply [...]

For the eighth consecutive year, every one of the 5,008 graves at Fort Bayard National Cemetery was honored with a wreath adorned with a red bow, made possible through the generosity of the Grant County community. More than 600 sponsors contributed to the effort, ensuring that a wreath was purchased for each gravesite. The project [...]

As part of its food distribution program, The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability provides monthly home deliveries to individuals and families who are homebound and unable to attend mobile pantry distributions. With limited staff capacity, The Commons relies on community support to ensure that all residents have access to the food they need. [...]

Silver Consolidated Schools will distribute holiday meals to students on Monday, December 22, beginning at 8 a.m. Each participating student will receive a food box containing five breakfasts, five lunches, and a half-gallon of milk to provide nutritional support during the school break. All Silver Consolidated Schools students in grades Pre-K through 12 are eligible [...]

The Gila Community Foundation (GCF) announces the successful completion of the 2025 Southline Community Investment Program (SCIP) grant cycle, which is set to provide funding for projects in Grant, Luna, and Hidalgo counties that address critical community needs. Priority focus areas included food insecurity, senior services, emergency and essential community services, animal welfare and veterinary [...]

The New Mexico Foundation (NMF) recently announced the award of $165,400 in grants through the Sustaining New Mexico Fund. This year, NMF prioritized organizations serving 15 counties, including Grant, Luna, and Hidalgo, with a focus on projects that alleviate the impacts of natural disasters on communities and expand access to healthy food options, such as [...]