Silver City Street Outreach announced that it is actively monitoring temperatures and has opened its Warming Center in response to recent cold conditions. The organization will continue to operate whenever the National Weather Service declares a Cold Weather Emergency, defined as temperatures of 32°F or below. Under the full authorization and oversight of the Silver City Fire Department, the outreach program follows strict safety and operational guidelines. Committed to its mission, the Warming Center is to help provide a safe and warm place for unhoused and vulnerable individuals—without barriers or judgment. The shelter, located at 215 W. College Avenue, is open nightly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. during declared emergency conditions.
The City of Deming will commence construction on November 4 at the intersection of Pear Street, extending from Columbus Road to Country Club Road, as part of the Pear Street Construction Project. This project will include the installation of new asphalt, curbs and gutters, as well as updated signage and striping to enhance roadway safety, drainage, and overall driving conditions along Pear Street. During construction, the roadway will be closed to through traffic. Work is anticipated to continue through late summer 2026.
The Hidalgo County Heritage Society recently honored the legacy of Ena Mitchell with the presentation of a memorial plaque and a framed portrait to the local senior citizens center that bears her name. In 1976, Ena founded the Lordsburg Senior Citizens Program, a community initiative that continues to help enrich the lives of local seniors nearly five decades later. Today, the Ena Mitchell Senior Citizens Center remains a vibrant gathering place, offering lunches and daily activities for the senior community.
In New Mexico news:
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that New Mexico will provide $30 million in emergency food assistance beginning November 1. The initiative aims to ensure that low-income children and families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities continue to receive essential food benefits amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. The New Mexico Health Care Authority will distribute the state-funded benefits directly onto existing EBT cards for eligible residents. These funds, which are separate from federal SNAP allocations, are intended to help feed New Mexicans through approximately the first 10 days of November.
