This spring, Western New Mexico University gave a total of 565 degrees and certificates to 510 graduates, with several students earning multiple credentials. The university awarded 116 associate degrees, 192 bachelor's degrees, 143 master's degrees, 27 graduate certificates, six undergraduate certificates, and 26 fast-track certificates. Among the undergraduate recipients, 158 students graduated with honors, reflecting their exceptional academic achievement. Congratulations [...]

The Grant County Community Foundation and the Give Grandly Coalition would like to thank all the nonprofits, donors, and match fund sponsors who participated in and supported the Give Grandly event. The event successfully raised over $178,000 for 67 nonprofit organizations, including The Commons: Center for Food Security and Sustainability, El Refugio, Inc., Upper Gila Watershed Alliance, High Desert Humane [...]

Beginning today, May 12, motorists traveling on U.S. 180 between Bayard and Hurley will encounter changes in traffic patterns due to a $41 million roadway widening and reconstruction project. The initiative will expand the current two-lane highway to four lanes, realign the roadway over existing railroad tracks, and replace the Hurley overpass with an at-grade crossing at Pit Access Road. [...]

Columbus Electric Cooperative, Inc. has announced a scheduled power outage in Columbus on Saturday, May 10th, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The outage is necessary to facilitate critical repairs to a transmission line located near a heavily trafficked highway crossing. Residents are encouraged to make appropriate preparations in advance. For those in need of assistance during the outage, Columbus [...]

Members of the Preceptor Tau Chapter recently gathered to celebrate their annual Founder's Day. In addition to the traditional program, the event featured the presentation of special honors recognizing outstanding contributions. Debbie Gerleve was presented with the esteemed Preceptor Laureate Ritual, while Leticia Obar received the distinguished Silver Circle Ritual. Additionally, Marylee Bell was honored with the Program of the [...]

Grant County 4-H members proudly represented their community at the 2025 New Mexico State 4-H Shooting Sports Championships held this past weekend. Leading the group, Chase Dobrinski delivered an outstanding performance, earning the prestigious High Point Individual award in the Shotgun Contest—the highest recognition in the state for that event. In the Rifle competition, the team of Laney Lopez, Bella [...]

In a significant move to address the growing crisis of human trafficking, Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services in Silver City (SRSASS & CAC) successfully hosted its first-ever Human Trafficking Conference last week, drawing over 100 participants committed to education, prevention, and collaboration. Designed to enhance the community’s response to trafficking, the conference offered comprehensive training, shared vital resources, and [...]

Grant County Search and Rescue is proud to announce that Marc Levesque, a dedicated long-time member, has been awarded the 2025 Ralph Dawdy Memorial Award, which recognizes a New Mexico Search and Rescue volunteer for their exceptional contributions to both NMSAR and the community. Marc began his career as a field team member, conducting search and rescue operations for lost [...]

The Grant County Sheriff's Office is advising residents of a notable increase in scam-related phone calls affecting the local community. According to multiple reports, individuals are receiving calls from scammers posing as authorities or other trusted figures, demanding personal information, money, gift cards, or even ransom payments under the false pretense of holding a family member captive. Residents are urged [...]