The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One, in collaboration with Mountain States Constructors, Inc., will be continuing the widening project of U.S. 180, expanding it from a two-lane to a four-lane road between Bayard and Hurley. As part of this project, crews are scheduled to conduct a rock blast tomorrow, January 14th and again on Thursday, January 16th, at 12 p.m. During these times, U.S. 180 will be closed from Lusk Street to the Bayard Cemetery at milepost 125.8. Travelers should expect delays. For real-time updates, visit NMDOT’s website or call 511.
The Silver High School Colts Varsity Basketball team dominated the court, emerging as Tournament Champions at the Kelly Saucedo Maverick Stampede Tournament in Lordsburg this past weekend. In the championship game, the Colts delivered a commanding performance, securing a 76-49 victory over the hometown team. Their skill and teamwork throughout the tournament earned them the prestigious title. Congratulations to all the students and team members.
Interested in practicing how to speak Spanish? The Spanish Conversation Practice group in Silver City offers individuals an opportunity to practice speaking Spanish in an informal setting. Meeting every Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bach meeting room at the WNMU Miller Library, the group welcomes beginners, though participants are expected to have some basic proficiency in Spanish. The sessions are not structured as a class, but rather as a supportive environment for conversational practice. The group is free and open to the public.
In Deming News:
The City of Deming has announced that they will commence construction on the basketball courts at Elsie Vega Park, located at 430 San Carlos Street, starting today, January 13th. The project is anticipated to take approximately two weeks to complete. During this time, the courts will be closed and unavailable for public use. City officials note that the construction timeline may be adjusted based on weather conditions. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly, and the city looks forward to unveiling the updated facility in the near future.
