Over the past week, the Silver City Mayor focused on community engagement, infrastructure coordination, and economic development initiatives. Key efforts included discussions with New Mexico Department of Transportation regarding the 90/180 intersection, preparation of related resolutions, and collaboration with councilors on upcoming measures, including the formation of an Economic Development and Research Committee. The mayor also addressed constituent communication concerns, and worked to improve transparency and citizen complaint tracking.
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will convene for its second regular meeting on February 26th at 9 a.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at the Grant County Administration Complex. Agenda items include consideration of Resolution R-26-08 authorizing submission of a Colonias Infrastructure Fund application for Franks Road improvements and construction, Resolution R-26-09 authorizing submission of a Colonias Infrastructure Fund application for Crum Road improvements and construction, and Resolution R-26-11 authorizing submission of a Colonias Infrastructure Fund application for Ridge Road Phase III improvements.
Keep Luna County Beautiful marked another successful community cleanup effort as 43 volunteers collected 54 bags of litter, removing an estimated 1,200 pounds of trash from local roadways and public areas. The strong participation underscored the community’s ongoing commitment to maintaining Luna County’s beauty and fostering clean, welcoming neighborhoods. The next community cleanup is scheduled for March 7 at 8 a.m. at the Luna County Courthouse.
In other news:
The U.S.-based mineral exploration company Ivanhoe Electric has withdrawn its geophysical survey Plan of Operations for proposed exploration in the Gila National Forest, citing marginal prospectivity for a high-quality porphyry copper system in the Pinos Altos area and confirming it will not pursue additional exploration requiring federal approval. In 2024, the company’s subsidiary staked hundreds of mining claims covering more than 13,000 acres of public and private lands near Pinos Altos, while other firms have continued to stake claims throughout the region. Local stakeholders, including Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery, have expressed concerns about potential impacts, prompting further discussion at the county level. The Grant County Commission is now considering a resolution in response to those concerns.
