The Town of Silver City Council will hold its Regular Meeting this evening, August 12, at 6:00 p.m. at the Grant County Administration Center. The agenda includes consideration of a resolution to adopt the 2025 Housing Strategic Plan, the Mayor’s reappointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Manager’s Report and a public hearing. Community members are encouraged to attend.
The Gila National Forest is offering free wood chips at several designated locations throughout the forest. Chip piles can be found off New Mexico Highway 15 at the Ben Lilly Memorial parking area north of Pinos Altos, at the Meadow Creek Road turnout just south of milepost 15, and at the roadside pullout at Wildhorse Mesa. Additional piles are available off New Mexico Highway 35 in the Celebration Campground area. These wood chips are the byproduct of hazardous fuels reduction work conducted during the Trout Fire, which involved cutting trees, branches, and brush along roadsides. No permit is required.
Luna County is providing free address placards to residents affected by address changes associated with the NextGen 911 system. Residents may request a placard by visiting Luna County NM dot U S or by contacting the county’s GIS Department at 575-543-6502. Placards are available for pickup Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at 116 East Poplar Street. After-hours pickups can be arranged upon request. This service will be available to eligible residents until September 30.
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The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED), in collaboration with the LANL Foundation, will hold a public meeting on August 14 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center to discuss the Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan. This plan represents the state’s formal response to a landmark court ruling that found New Mexico had not fulfilled its constitutional obligation to provide a uniform and sufficient education for all students. Centered on five core areas identified by the court, the action plan aims to ensure equitable access to high-quality instruction as well as comprehensive academic, social, and behavioral support services. For more information, visit website.
