The first meeting of Silver City’s newly formed Reuse and Recycle Committee set a clear primary goal of reducing landfill costs by diverting waste. Created by Town Council resolution in February, the committee discussed broader objectives, including improving recycling efforts, exploring public or public-private programs, and addressing environmental impacts such as emissions and long-term waste management costs. The group plans to meet again next month to establish leadership, determine a meeting schedule, and finalize its overall mission.
Over the past couple of days, the Silver City Mayor met with residents and former councilors to hear concerns and gather input, while also addressing community issues. The mayor also observed local traffic enforcement efforts and spent time reviewing the town’s budget for future planning ideas. Additional work included attending a Southwestern Economic Development Master Plan stakeholder meeting alongside local officials, consulting with department heads, and discussing potential updates to a noise ordinance and regulations, as well as addressing road and sidewalk concerns raised at the Senior Center.
During a recent regular meeting, the mayor of the Village of Santa Clara reported progress on several community initiatives, noting that the Grant County Water Commission project is moving forward, with the Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments set to pursue funding for related efforts. Plans for a new pump track are also advancing, with groundbreaking expected in late March or early April. Additionally, the village’s maintenance department is preparing to receive new equipment, with a safety meeting scheduled prior to its use, while renovations at the local animal shelter continue to make steady progress.
In other news:
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, alongside state veterans officials, honored 110-year-old James C. Flowers of Las Cruces with the New Mexico Medal of Merit, recognizing him as the oldest living veteran in the United States. A member of the Tuskegee Airmen, Mr. Flowers served as a First Lieutenant and pilot with the 99th Fighter Squadron during World War II, helping break racial barriers as one of the nation’s first Black military aviators. Born on Christmas Day in 1915, he later devoted his life to education, leaving a lasting legacy reflected in multiple generations of his family, including six doctors among his children and grandchildren. Thank you Mr. Flowers for your many years of service to our country.
