Come join The Silver City Mayor at the next “Monday Meeting with the Mayor” on Monday, June 22nd. The meeting will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Miller Library located on the Western New Mexico University campus. All community members are invited to stop by anytime between those hours to share their ideas and thoughts on how to make the Town of Silver City more successful.
Congratulations to Silver High School student Chidinma Nwachuku who was nominated to represent Silver High School and the State of New Mexico at the Congress of Future Medical Leaders, which honors academically superior high school students dedicated to the service of humanity through medicine. At the Congress, Chidinma had the opportunity to interact with some of the most knowledgeable minds in medicine and science, including Nobel Laureates and top medical school deans. This event not only recognized her hard work and dedication but also helped prepare her for a future in the medical field by providing valuable insights and experiences.
Do you have the best original salsa recipe in the Mining District? The Frontier Food Hub in Silver City is having a “Salsa Showdown” for those interested in showcasing their salsa skills. The winning salsa will receive a licensing deal with Frontier Food Hub, receive a portion of the profits from each jar sold and collaborate on creating a professional custom label for their salsa. Winner will be chosen on September 7th by a panel of local judges. Deadline to sign-up is August 10th. For complete registration details, visit the Frontier Food Hub’s Facebook page.
Last in Our News: As of this morning, July 18th, the Ridge Fire, which is located 19 miles east of Glenwood, is still at 4,123 acres and 23 percent containment. The fire activity remains mild and monsoonal activity is expected to continue through the weekend. Crews have maintained control of the north side of Iron Creek as the fire moved south into Cooper Canyon and all observed fire activity remains low, producing favorable effects as it slowly creeps through leaf litter along the forest road. Disturbed areas are receiving wood chips produced from vegetation removal along the roads leading into the Willow Creek community, a strategy used to reduce erosion and repair the land following suppression activities. Road grading will resume tomorrow on Forest Road 159 to maintain safe conditions for firefighters and community members. Due to successful firefighting efforts, the Southwest Area Complex Incident Management Team 4 will transfer command of the Ridge Fire this evening to Incident Commander Victor Alcorta from the Wilderness Ranger District.
