The Silver City Town Council has approved the formation of two new advisory committees aimed at helping shape the community’s future: the Economic Development Research Committee and the Reuse and Recycle Committee. The economic development committee will analyze state taxation and revenue data to better understand local industry trends, identify funding opportunities, and monitor gross receipts and distribution reports. The recycling committee will focus on developing strategies to reduce landfill waste and is expected to collaborate with community groups already working toward similar environmental goals.
With wildfire risk increasing across the state, PNM is encouraging residents in high fire risk areas, including Silver City, to take proactive steps to stay safe and prepared. As part of its broader wildfire mitigation efforts, PNM has introduced a new Public Safety Power Shutoff alert system designed to provide clear communication before, during, and after extreme weather events. Through a tiered sequence of advisory, watch, and warning notifications, the system gives residents advance notice and preparation time should a shutoff become necessary as a last resort to help reduce wildfire risk. To learn more visit website.
The Lordsburg City Council met in regular session and determined the city will no longer conduct building and home demolitions unless deemed feasible, citing rising costs and limited equipment. City officials emphasized that the municipality is not equipped to operate as a demolition entity and that property owners will remain responsible under the existing abandoned property ordinance. The council also approved a $69,214 New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant to install a modular restroom with showers at Veterans Park south of Lordsburg, with the city contributing a $49,090 match for utilities and site preparation.
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The New Mexico Supreme Court has launched a public performance dashboard to enhance transparency and provide insight into its case management operations. The online platform offers information on the types of cases the Court handles, overall caseload activity, and the time required to resolve matters. Developed in collaboration with New Mexico dataXchange and supported by the Administrative Office of the Courts’ Judicial Information Division, the dashboard integrates technology and data to strengthen court operations and public access to information. To view the performance dashboard, visit website.
