On the afternoon of June 17, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an emergency declaration in response to the Trout Fire in Grant County. The declaration authorizes the allocation of $750,000 in emergency funds to the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to support ongoing firefighting efforts. At this time, the executive order does not include the deployment [...]

During a brief meeting held yesterday morning, the Grant County Board of Commissioners reviewed and unanimously approved Resolution R-25-41, presented by the County Manager. The resolution addresses the urgent need for additional resources to combat the Trout Fire, which ignited on Thursday, June 12. As outlined in the resolution, the declaration authorizes the use of all available county resources and [...]

The Silver City Public Works Director recently announced that the current phase of the ongoing multi-year improvement project on Little Walnut Road has been extended an additional 500 feet to the north. This phase of the project, which began just north of Chavez Lane and will extend to just south of Jack Frost Drive, includes nearly three-quarters of a mile [...]

The State of New Mexico is advancing plans to fund water-infrastructure projects in the southwest region and, to inform its approach, the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission will host a second series of public listening sessions to provide updates and get feedback from local residents and water leaders. Meetings are scheduled for June 16 at the Mimbres Valley Special Events [...]

Across the state of New Mexico, Silver FFA members and sisters Emma and Addison Drennan received notable recognition for their achievements in proficiency areas, star awards, and judging competitions. Their accomplishments this year included awards in Diverse Livestock Production, Swine Production Entrepreneurship, Sheep Production, and Veterinary Science. Addison was honored as the runner-up for State Star Farmer, while Emma earned [...]