Stream Dynamics Inc., is leading multiple projects in Silver City aimed at mitigating flooding while repurposing stormwater as a valuable resource in the desert environment. Supported by funding from the New Mexico Environment Department’s River Stewardship program, the company has completed 80 of 100 planned water harvesting projects, which include curb cut-outs, overflow areas, and garden irrigation systems for local residents. These projects are offered free of charge to eligible property owners, along with a tree, a maintenance plan, and the commitment to care for the installation for at least 10 years.
Silver Consolidated Schools, in partnership with Parent Guidance dot org, is hosting a Mental Health Series throughout the month of August to support children in addressing mental health challenges. The series is designed to provide valuable education and resources for both students and parents on a range of important mental health topics. For additional information on times and days, please visit the website.
In Luna County news:
The Luna County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting this evening, August 14, at 6:00 p.m. in the Luna County Courthouse, with an agenda covering budget actions, departmental updates, road management resolutions, and service recognitions. Commissioners will make multiple fiscal resolutions, while also considering infrastructure and community development measures such as Water Trust Board funding, road vacation requests, and gravel biking trail development. The meeting will conclude with reports from elected officials and the County Manager, and opportunities for public attendance and participation.
The Village of Columbus has announced that MANS Construction Company will undertake construction activities in the vicinity of East Broadway Avenue and Main Street in the coming weeks. The project will include work along Broadway Avenue from the Missouri Street intersection through the Ohio Street intersection, encompassing the construction of curbs and gutters, driveways, paving, and sidewalks in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Project completion is anticipated by October 2025.
