A Hot-In-Place Recycling (HIR) project will commence along US 180, just west of Silver City, starting Wednesday, April 2nd. HIR is an innovative process that involves the use of a specialized machine to recycle 100% of the existing asphalt. This process removes the asphalt, crushes and rejuvenates it, and then re-applies it to the roadway, enhancing the flexibility and quality of the material. Traffic will experience lane closures between mileposts 87 (Riverside) and 110 (approximately 2 miles west of Silver City). The project is expected to be completed by May 31st, weather permitting.
The Town of Silver City has announced that The Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation and the New Mexico Office of Substance Abuse Prevention have created a New Mexico Community Survey. The survey will help lead to better health resources and services as well as help create a healthier future in Grant County. For more information and to take the survey, visit the Town of Silver City’s Facebook page.
In Luna County news:
Luna County is partnering with Schneider Electric to implement the county’s first-ever onsite solar power system. This initiative is expected to reduce energy consumption by 35% annually, resulting in an estimated savings of $3.5 million over the next 20 years through an Energy Savings Performance Contract. Additionally, Luna County will receive $2.3 million in Investment Tax Credit (ITC) refunds, which will be reinvested into the community, yielding significant local benefits.
The City of Deming announces that a public meeting will be held to discuss the City of Deming Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) on April 3rd at 9:30 a.m. at the City of Deming office, located at 1275 East Pine Street. The city is seeking community input on potential projects that may be considered by the Deming City Council. Those with questions or project ideas related to the ICIP are encouraged to contact the Community Services Director at 575-546-8848. Public input will be accepted until 5 p.m. on April 11th.
