New Mexico Wild and the Center for Biological Diversity will host a public discussion on the future of the Mexican gray wolf, featuring conservation expert Michael Robinson. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 7, from 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. at the Silco Theatre in Silver City. Doors will close at 6:55 p.m., and the discussion will begin promptly at [...]

On August 4, Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) formally notified the Grant County Manager and Commissioners of its decision to terminate the Tu Casa agreement. This decision was driven by multiple factors, most notably recent public statements from the County Commissioners expressing consideration of alternative service providers for Tu Casa, as well as their dissatisfaction with current services. While HMS will [...]

The Public Works Director has announced the temporary suspension of SIG Sauer P320 pistols at the Grant County Shooting Range. This precautionary measure has been implemented in response to widespread public concern and credible reports of safety issues associated with this specific firearm model. The decision aims to mitigate potential liability risks and ensure the continued safety of range users. [...]

As part of the nationwide search for the next president of Western New Mexico University, the search firm Anthem Executive is providing a confidential platform for community members to share their input. The Presidential Search Survey allows individuals to anonymously express their views and opinions, with all responses kept strictly confidential and used exclusively by Anthem Executive to inform the [...]

Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is proud to announce that Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) has been selected as the recipient of its second-quarter donation, funded through a portion of cafeteria sales. This contribution is part of GRMC’s new community outreach initiative, Gila Regional CARES—Community, Assistance, Resources, Engagement, and Support. The donation will help support SASS in continuing [...]

Silver City Pick It Up – Toss No Mas would like to extend their gratitude to the dedicated volunteers who participated in the July cleanup event. This month's initiative emphasized sharing practical tips for reducing and addressing plastic litter within the community. A total of nineteen volunteers generously contributed their time and effort, successfully removing approximately 300 pounds of litter [...]

The New Mexico Department of Transportation has announced that Rt Electric has officially commenced conduit installation along U.S. Highway 180 as part of a comprehensive $1.8 million federally funded safety upgrade project. Planned improvements include signal enhancements at the intersection of US 180 and Swan Street, new signage for bike lanes and “No Turn on Red” regulations at US 180 [...]

In our Goose Fire update: The Albuquerque Zone Type 3 Team announced that the final update on the Goose Fire was provided on Saturday, July 26th. At that time, only minimal heat remained, and the fire was set to be monitored by lookouts and air resources for any signs of renewed activity. Some firefighters have already been demobilized and have [...]

As part of the ongoing national search for the next president of Western New Mexico University (WNMU), town hall sessions will be held on the WNMU Silver City campus. These sessions are designed to gather input from the community regarding the key characteristics, challenges, and opportunities that should guide the selection of the university’s 16th president. There will be two [...]