Labor Day is a national holiday in the United States, celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor the contributions and achievements of American workers. It began in the late 19th century during a time of growing labor movements, when workers were fighting for fair wages, safer working conditions, and reasonable hours. Today, Labor Day not only recognizes the [...]

A new mural has been added to the Town of Silver City’s public art collection in the downtown historic district. Located along the Kelly Street boundary of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, the mural was inspired, created, and painted by several parishioners. The artwork depicts children from the local community, celebrating the diversity of races, cultures, and interests that [...]

Archery, muzzleloader, and early rifle hunting access in the Gila National Forest’s Reserve Ranger District is expected to be impacted by the continued closure of a 4.5-mile segment of Forest Road 141 and the South Fork Campground. The closure, which extends from Rainy Mesa to Eckelberger Canyon, requires hunters and visitors to take detours to reach the Negrito area, Willow [...]

The Gila National Forest is actively responding to a new wildfire, known as the Crimson Fire, which ignited yesterday, August 26th, as a result of lightning. The fire has burned approximately 10 acres and is located on a ridge between Rain Creek and West Mogollon Creek, southwest of Mogollon Baldy Peak, within the scar of the 2012 Whitewater Baldy Complex [...]

On August 14, the Grant County Prospectors held a special ceremony to officially pass the gavel to the organization’s new officers for the 2025–26 term, while recognizing the accomplishments of outgoing leaders. The newly installed officers include President Romeo Cruz, Director of the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce; First Vice President Bart Roselli, Director of the Silver City [...]

Officials from the Gila National Forest will host a public meeting on August 28 to discuss the Black Fire Recovery – Phase 1 project, which focuses on disaster recovery and restoration efforts within the Black Range, Wilderness, and Silver City Ranger Districts. The meeting will center on a preliminary list of projects identified in the WRAP, aimed at supporting recovery [...]

The Henry V. Morales Recreation Center in Silver City will officially open its doors to the public on Saturday, August 23rd from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spanning 27,426 square feet, the facility offers three maple-floored basketball and volleyball courts, nine pickleball courts, and a 1,422-square-foot multigeneration lounge. Additional amenities include a fitness room with maple flooring and mirrored walls, [...]

The Grant County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a series of burglaries that occurred in the Pinos Altos area on August 18 and 19. Residents are urged to remain vigilant by locking doors and windows, securing valuables, and considering additional safety measures such as outdoor lighting or security systems. Deputies have increased patrols in the area while investigators actively pursue leads [...]

Grant County 4-H members Reece and Rowan McSpadden represented their community at the AQHYA World Championship Show Horse Judging Contest earlier this month. Competing in the limited division, Reece and Rowan evaluated eight different horse classes and demonstrated their expertise by answering detailed questions designed to test both knowledge and critical thinking. Their strong performances earned them notable placings, with [...]