Silver City News
Silver Consolidated Schools will host a community meeting on April 16th from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. at Jose Barrios Elementary School to discuss ongoing efforts related to school consolidation. Superintendent Will Hawkins will present the committee’s initial work, outline potential scenarios under consideration, and invite questions and feedback from attendees. Community members are encouraged to [...]
Luna County District 3 Commissioner Christie Ann Harvey will host a Town Hall Meeting this evening, April 11th at 6:00 p.m. in the Luna County Commission Chambers. The meeting will address key topics such as infrastructure improvements, public safety, economic development, and other matters affecting the county. This event offers residents an opportunity to engage [...]
The Town of Silver City has released a draft Strategic Housing Plan and is seeking input from the community. This comprehensive plan is designed to address housing affordability challenges and support the development of new housing within the town. The plan is divided into two parts: Part 1 includes a concise community assessment featuring market [...]
The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society will host a dedication ceremony on Saturday, April 12th, followed by an Open House at the Fort Bayard Museum. The ceremony will begin at 5:00 p.m. with the formal dedication of the Spanish-American War Veterans Flagpole, located at the north end of the parade ground. Following the dedication, the [...]
Gabriel Vigil, a 7th grader from La Plata Middle School, and Shea Barentine, a senior from Cliff Schools, have been named Kiwanis Students of the Month in recognition of their exceptional qualities and achievements. Gabriel was honored for his kindness, positive attitude, and eagerness to assist others both inside and outside the classroom. Shea, known [...]
The Silver and Cliff FFA chapters had an outstanding week at the New Mexico FFA State Career Development Events in Las Cruces. The Cliff FFA teams, including the Horse and Pasture and Range teams, both earned 8th place overall. The Silver FFA Horse Team secured 3rd place, with Arenna Rogers achieving 5th place individually. Additionally, [...]
A group of students, faculty, and staff from Western New Mexico University had the opportunity to attend the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE) Best Practices Conference in Chicago this spring. The conference provided an invaluable platform for participants to explore the creative and innovative approaches implemented at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) nationwide. The [...]
In celebration of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, The Recovery Management Center of Silver City is hosting a family-friendly event on April 5th at Gough Park. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the community is invited to join in on a day filled with fun games, lively music, great prizes, and informative booths. This free [...]
