The Silver City Street Outreach Center, located at 215 W. College Ave., has announced that they will operate daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as a daytime drop-in shelter, contingent upon volunteer availability. Individuals interested in volunteering are encouraged to call (575) 519-5810. The overnight Warming Center, operated by the Town of Silver City and located at the Old Recreation Building, will remain closed until after the New Year due to rising temperature
The Bayard Pride Beautification Committee has announced that they will be awarding cash prizes to homeowners with the best holiday decorations in Bayard. A total of six prizes will be presented. Judging will take place from December 18 through December 20, after which an awards procession will travel through the town on the evening of December 23 to present cards to the winners. All Bayard residents are encouraged to participate.
The Deming City Council will hold its next regular meeting this evening, December 16, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Public participation is scheduled early in the meeting, with individuals allotted up to three minutes to provide comments. The council will also consider a resolution authorizing the City of Deming to enter into a design funding agreement with the State of New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission. Departmental reports from Community Services, Community Development, Public Works, and the City Manager are included on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public, and residents are encouraged to attend and participate.
In other news:
The Bureau of Land Management has announced a series of holiday affordability measures aimed at helping families save money, enjoy public lands, and support wildfire prevention efforts across New Mexico during the 2025–2026 winter season. Effective immediately through January 31, the BLM has reduced many personal-use permit fees to $1, including permits for Christmas trees and firewood. In addition, BLM New Mexico has increased household limits to allow up to 10 cords of firewood and up to three Christmas trees per household. These measures are intended to lower household costs, expand access to local woodlands, and improve forest conditions by reducing overstocked or hazardous fuels.
