Four applicants—Silver City natives and longtime residents Ronald Perez, Carlos Arenivar, Lori Rogers and Angelina Salaiz—have applied to fill the vacant District 1 seat on the Silver City Town Council. Mr. Perez is a former school board member who has interest in addressing issues such as streets, sidewalks, drainage, litter and weeds. Mr. Arenivar is a local ranch owner focused on fostering a community where children can thrive, while Mrs. Rogers is a returning native with extensive professional experience working with boards and stakeholder groups, and Mrs. Salaiz is a lifelong resident who would like to focus on safe neighborhoods, improved infrastructure and ensuring residents’ voices are respected in decision-making. The new councilor is expected to be appointed at a special Town Council meeting on Wednesday, January 21.
Luna County Commissioner Christie Ann Harvey announced that major border infrastructure projects are being designed to strengthen economic development along the New Mexico–Mexico border that position the region for long-term growth. The approved initiatives focus on engineering, construction, and infrastructure improvements that support trade, transportation, and international commerce across the southern border. These projects aim not only to enhance critical infrastructure, but also to generate sustained economic momentum benefiting communities throughout southern New Mexico, including Luna County.
In New Mexico Game and Fish news:
The New Mexico Department of Wildlife has announced that residents receiving Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are now eligible for a 25% discount on hunting and fishing licenses. Each year, from January 1–10, the New Mexico Health Care Authority provides the Department with a list of current SNAP recipients. Individuals who become eligible for SNAP benefits after January 10 are encouraged to contact the Department’s Information Center and Special Hunts office to provide documentation of eligibility. This initiative aims to expand access to outdoor recreation while supporting food security for New Mexicans.
