The Silver City Gospel Mission now has a new 2025 Ford Transit T250 refrigerated van, made possible through the sponsorship of Roadrunner Food Bank. This important addition will help enhance the Mission’s capacity to safely transport fresh and perishable foods, allowing deliveries to reach even the most remote areas of Grant County and ensure that more individuals and families have reliable access to nutritious meals. For more information on how to get food delivered to you or someone in need, contact the Silver City Gospel Mission.
During a Bayard City Council meeting, the City Clerk announced that the city will begin the process of readdressing this year due to ongoing difficulties faced by delivery and emergency services in locating residences. The council also approved a resolution to amend the city budget following the receipt of $58,000 from Freeport-McMoRan to support the development of a master plan and a nonexclusive 10-year franchise agreement with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC.
With the implementation of Ordinance 121, Luna County is taking a proactive step toward preserving its desert landscape and promoting a cleaner, more sustainable community. As part of this effort, Keep Luna County Beautiful will help ease the transition by distributing reusable bags to residents and local organizations. These reusable alternatives support waste reduction and environmental stewardship while making compliance with the ordinance more convenient. Individuals and organizations in need of reusable bags are encouraged to visit Keep Luna County Beautiful’s Facebook page for more information.
In New Mexico news:
New Mexico Senate Bill 5 (SB 5), passed during the 2025 legislative session, established a $200 non-resident shed hunting license for individuals collecting more than two shed antlers, which went into effect earlier this month. Shed hunting will remain free for New Mexico residents and for non-residents who collect two or fewer shed antlers. The legislation also renamed the Game Commission as the Wildlife Commission and updated various hunting license fees, with those changes taking effect for the 2026 season.
