At its recent meeting, the Silver City Town Council approved a 12 percent increase in sanitation fees in response to rising Gross Receipts Tax revenue and associated costs. Councilors also approved a comprehensive update to the town’s Land Use Code, marking the first revision in 15 years to the ordinances governing residential and commercial development. As part of the update, the council introduced an amendment to remove cannabis-related activities—including retail, testing, manufacturing, and production—as permitted uses within Silver City’s Commercial Historic District.
The City of Deming is actively addressing the issue of discolored water affecting local residents and businesses. The discoloration was caused by a mechanical failure within a component of the water distribution system, which allowed sand to enter the supply. Despite the discoloration, the water remains safe for use. The City advises residents and businesses experiencing this issue to run their water lines for several minutes to help clear the water. If the problem persists, individuals are encouraged to report their address to Deming City Hall for further assistance.
Last in our news are the 2025 election results for Grant, Luna, Hidalgo and Catron county.
Grant County winners are: Joseph Edward Stevens for Hurley Mayor. Simon-Wheaton-Smith for Silver City Mayor. Nicholas H. Prince for District 2 City Councilor. Victor J. Nanez for District 4 Silver City Councilor. Reynaldo C. Maynes for Hurley City Councilor. Gilbert C. Ortiz for Bayard City Councilor. Robert L. Esparza for the Village of Santa Clara Trustee. George G. Moreno for Hurley Municipal Judge. Danny Ray Legarda for Bayard Municipal Judge. Mark Larry Van Buskirk for Silver City Municipal Judge. Patrick M. Cohn Jr. for Silver Consolidated School Board District 1. Ashley E. Montenegro for Silver Consolidated School Board District 2. Michelle A. Diaz for Silver Consolidated School District 4. Angelina D. Hardin, Gilbert Diaz Guadiana and David A. Wilguess for Cobre Consolidated School Board District. Thomas L. Shelly and Armando D. Aguilera for Grant Soil and Water Conservation Board Supervisors (2 positions will be filled).
Luna County winners: Laura Mairel Parra for Deming City Council District 2. Catherine E. Gutierrez for Deming City Council District 3. Anais Grado for Village of Columbus Trustee. Edgar B. Davalos for Deming Municipal Judge. Daniel A. Krowl for Deming Public Schools Board District 1. Brandy Lee Johnson for Deming Public Schools Board District 2. Joel M. Nanez for Deming Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.
Hidalgo County winners: Martin L. Neave for Lordsburg Mayor. Jacob Stanley Bigler for Virden Mayor. Ruben R. Gomez, Albert Diaz and David Tarango for Lordsburg City Councilor 110. Shannon Marie Kempton for Virden City Councilor 209. David Arredondo for Lordsburg Municipal Judge 110. Aimee Nichelle Samuel and Eddie G. Parra for Lordsburg School Board Member at Large 29. Kyle Lynn Josefy for Animas District School Board Member. Kanzas Kelly Massey for Hidalgo Soil and Water Conservation Board Supervisor.
Catron County winners: Yvonne Kay Milligan for the Village of Reserve City Councilor. Leisil Ann Luera for Reserve Independent School Board Member. Timothy G. Hendricks for Quemado Independent School Board Member.
Congratulations to all the winners.
