Congratulations are in order for the Silver High School Fighting Colts Marching Band, which earned second place at the 2024 Pageant of Bands competition. In addition to their impressive overall ranking, the band received several awards, including The People’s Choice Award, Best Color Guard, and Best Percussion. Their outstanding performance showcased their talent and hard work throughout the season. Congratulations to all the band members and the Color Guard for this amazing achievement.
Luna County has announced that tomorrow, October 17th, they will be conducting a county cleanup, which may result in temporary service interruptions. Community members are encouraged to complete any necessary business prior to the cleanup or by visiting the Luna County website for information. Additionally, residents can leave messages at any of the office extensions, and staff will return calls as soon as possible. Regular office hours will resume on Friday, October 18th.
During Tuesday’s Grant County Work Session Meeting, newly hired Planning Director Joseph Holguin reported that a road maintenance project in North Hurley is scheduled for completion in December. He also shared that the water storage tanks for the Upper Mimbres Volunteer Fire Department are currently installed and being plumbed and wired. Additionally, he highlighted that during the upcoming meeting he would be discussing an intergovernmental agreement with the Sixth Judicial District to collaborate on designing projects that would either update the existing courthouse or construct a new one on the same campus.
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The USDA Forest Service is set to resume construction activities at the Mineral Creek tailings pile site in mid-October 2024. Located in the Mogollon Mining District near Alma, New Mexico, on the Glenwood Ranger District of the Gila National Forest, the project will involve re-grading the material into a stable shape and armoring it with locally sourced rock riprap. Once construction is complete, disturbed areas will be seeded to restore the landscape. While Mineral Creek Road will remain open during the construction, the public is advised to be mindful of their surroundings and drive cautiously, as heavy equipment may be present. The project is expected to be finished by the end of December 2024.
