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The main courtroom at the Grant County Magistrate Court in Bayard has been recently dedicated to Judge Y.B. Morales, the community's first magistrate judge. Judge Morales began his judicial career in 1963 when he served as a justice of the peace in Bayard. He became a full-time magistrate judge in 1984, retiring from his mining [...]

The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District, requests that the public refrain from using the Little Walnut Picnic Area and the nearby non-motorized trails while PNM conducts tree, limb, and brush removal along the powerline corridor adjacent to and overhead within the recreation site. The powerline runs above the trailhead at the northern end [...]

Silver Consolidated Schools recently announced its 2025 NMHSCA All-Star and All-State Basketball athletes. The district is honored to recognize the outstanding student-athletes from Silver High School and Cliff Schools who have earned spots on the esteemed New Mexico High School Coaches Association All-Star and All-State Basketball Teams. The All-Star selections from Silver High School include [...]

A Hot-In-Place Recycling (HIR) project will commence along US 180, just west of Silver City, starting Wednesday, April 2nd. HIR is an innovative process that involves the use of a specialized machine to recycle 100% of the existing asphalt. This process removes the asphalt, crushes and rejuvenates it, and then re-applies it to the roadway, [...]

WNMU is launching a new online Family Nurse Practitioner graduate certificate program this fall. Designed for working nurses with a master’s degree, the 27-credit program can be completed in just over a year. It’s especially suited for those serving rural communities. Small class sizes, clinical hours, and certification prep ensure students are ready to practice. [...]

The City of Deming has announced the commencement of construction for a new lift station to support the restrooms at Tree Lake Amphitheater. The project began on the west side of the amphitheater, along Country Club Road. Travelers are advised to exercise caution and avoid the worksite, as construction barrels and safety barriers have been [...]

The National Center for Frontier Communities seeks to engage young people in Southwest New Mexico to understand how climate change is affecting their lives. Youth aged 10 to 19 in Catron, Hidalgo, and Luna counties are encouraged to share their perspectives on climate change, its impact on their communities, and their concerns or hopes for [...]

During its regular meeting, the Village of Santa Clara Council approved a merger with the Hanover Water Association. The merger will be facilitated through the State Engineers, consolidating both systems under Santa Clara's management. The council also approved Resolution 2025-06, which formalizes the merger plan. The savings achieved by Hanover will be redirected to hire [...]

Red Mountain Middle School will be hosting a Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention community training this evening, March 20th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Train Depot, located at 217 North Country Club Road in Deming. The training aims to raise awareness and provide valuable tools to help reduce youth suicide rates in rural New [...]