The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is moving forward with safety improvements at the US 180 and NM 90 intersection in Silver City. The project includes changes to traffic access near Juniper Street, which has raised concerns among some nearby residents about alternate routes and traffic on surrounding streets. Residents raised concerns about the proposed Juniper access changes during a neighborhood meeting, but NMDOT says the finalized intersection plans are now proceeding toward construction in late 2026. The broader US 180 safety study between Silver City and Bayard remains in the planning phase.
The City of Deming is seeking public input on a proposed expansion of the Butterfield Trail Regional Landfill and will hold a community information meeting on August 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Deming City Council Chambers at Deming City Hall. The city is requesting a 20-year renewal and modification of the landfill’s state solid-waste permit. The proposal would add approximately 54.6 acres through additional landfill phases and provide about 54 feet of additional vertical waste capacity. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting, ask questions and provide comments on the proposed expansion.
The phased reopening of U.S. ports to Mexican cattle imports could have an impact on livestock operations and border communities in Southwest New Mexico. The USDA is preparing to evaluate the Columbus ports for a possible reopening to cattle, bison and horses. Every animal entering through reopened ports will undergo USDA inspection for signs of New World screwworm. The reopening could help restore cross-border livestock trade that has affected businesses and the cattle industry in the region, while officials continue monitoring screwworm cases in northern Mexico.
In Catron County news:
Catron County is continuing work on several road projects through transportation funding agreements with the New Mexico Department of Transportation. County resolutions include amendments to existing Local Government Road Fund agreements, extending the timeline for projects identified under several state control numbers. The county has also approved an amendment for the York Ranch Road project and adopted its annual report documenting maintained county road mileage.
