The Silver City Police Chief recently reported a notable decrease in crime across nearly all categories in 2024. The most significant reductions were seen in stolen vehicle cases and robberies. Other notable declines include a decrease in reported rapes, a drop in burglaries, a reduction in simple assaults, and a decrease in motor vehicle tampering. In an effort to enhance transparency and keep the community better informed, the Police Chief announced plans to share crime data more frequently. This initiative is supported by the department’s upgraded computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system and newly implemented crime mapping software, which provides real-time visual mapping of incidents and highlights crime “hot zones” across four distinct districts within the town limits.
Congratulations to Mark Flores and Alexis Gonzales who were honored as the Silver City Kiwanis Club Students of the Month. Mark, a sophomore at Silver High School, was selected for his outstanding character, academic excellence, and dedication to his community. Alexis, an 8th grader at La Plata Middle School was recognized for leading by example in group projects, approaching her work with kindness, confidence, and a consistently positive attitude.
Valley Telecom Group has announced that they are set to upgrade internet service to high-speed fiber in the Animas area this summer. The project will encompass the greater Animas region, extending east along State Route 9 and south on County Road from Cotton City to C036/C037. Valley Telecom aims to complete the fiber upgrade in the Animas–Cotton City area by this fall, bringing high-speed internet access to the majority of customers within the service area. This initiative is supported by a $5.6 million state grant from the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion.
In Luna County news:
Luna County has announced that chip seal operations will begin on Tuesday, May 27, on multiple roadways in the Columbus and Deming areas. These maintenance efforts are essential for improving and preserving the state highway system. During the operations, motorists should anticipate the presence of flagging personnel, pilot vehicles, and temporary traffic stops. Drivers are advised that roadway striping will be temporarily absent in active work zones until the project is completed.
