The Town of Silver City has released its Draft Comprehensive Plan Update and is seeking public feedback. The plan outlines a long-term vision for housing, economic development, transportation, infrastructure, and quality of life, based on community input gathered throughout the planning process. Residents are encouraged to review the draft and submit comments before the plan is finalized. For more information and to submit comments, visit website.
As the latest Keep Luna County Beautiful grant season comes to a close, organizers would like to thank the many volunteers, students, businesses, organizations, and community members who helped make the year a success. Through cleanup and beautification efforts, participants removed litter, improved public spaces, and helped create a cleaner and more attractive Luna County. While the current grant cycle has ended, additional projects and community improvement opportunities are planned for the future.
The Town of Hurley held a workshop and regular council meeting in which several key items were approved. The council authorized a funding agreement with the Interstate Stream Commission through Resolution, supporting a regional effort with Santa Clara and Bayard to develop an asset management plan for water infrastructure. In addition, Resolution No. 17-2025/2026 was adopted, formalizing the Fiscal Year 2028–2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan following prior workshop discussions and project prioritization efforts. The council also approved Stage 2 fire restrictions.
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A newly released report from the New Mexico Forestry Division revealed that tree mortality across the state tripled in 2025, the second warmest year on record. The report found a 211% increase in beetle-killed conifer forests and a 66% rise in areas affected by drought and extreme heat, underscoring the growing challenges facing New Mexico’s forests. Forestry officials emphasize that proactive thinning and restoration efforts are critical to reducing wildfire risk and improving forest resilience. To support those efforts, the state and several universities recently broke ground on the New Mexico Reforestation Center, which will produce climate-adapted seedlings to help restore forests and prepare for a changing environment.
