Here’s a look at some local news:   The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has obtained a new 4x4 pickup truck that will be fulfilling a dual role as the GSCO “DARE” vehicle and as a patrol vehicle. The new truck features special artwork done by J&J Signs of Silver City that depicts Darren, the DARE lion mascot. According to Grant [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: The National Park Service and the USDA Forest Service – Gila National Forest are hosting a celebration of the life and achievements of Aldo Leopold on the anniversary of his birthday, Saturday, January 11th at the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Aldo Leopold was born in 1887 in Burlington, Iowa. After graduating [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: The Cliff Spurs 4-H Club donated award money from the Grant County Fair “Pig Plop” event to “Wreathes Across America” again this year. The club has donated to the program for the past 3 years. This year they donated 121 wreaths that were placed on graves at Fort Bayard National Cemetery. The [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: Silver City MainStreet announced the winners of the 2019 Holiday Merchant Window contest this week in addition to the recipient of the 2019 Spirit of Christmas award during a presentation event at the Murray Ryan Visitor’s Center. In a news release from Silver City MainStreet, the merchant’s special window displays were judged [...]

Here’s a look at some area news: The U.S. Justice Department has reportedly announced more than $3.8 million will be awarded to the state of New Mexico in an effort to combat drugs and crime. The grants are meant to support treatment, recovery and prevention programs in addition to assist in strengthening adult drug court and veteran’s treatment court [...]

Here’s a look at some local news. The Town of Silver City is now offering Candidate Packets for the Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, March 3rd. The elective offices are available, each with a 4-year term are Councilor District 1 and Councilor District 2. Declaration of Candidacy is Tuesday, January 7th between the hours of 9:00 A.M. [...]

Here’s a look at some local news: The Gila National Forest will be conducting an orientation and training session for the Gila Southwest Firefighter recruitment program for the 2020 wildland fire season. According to a news release from the Gila National Forest Service, the SWFF program has a long and distinguished history in the southwest. SWFF crews are mobilized [...]