July 5th, 2019: Local News
Here’s a look at some local news: There are four fires burning on Wilderness Ranger District according to a release from the Gila National Forest, U.S Forest Service. The Black Fire and the South Fire are both lightning caused and located in the Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Gila National Forest. In addition, the “Little Fire” and the “Woodrow Fire” are [...]
July 4th, 2019: Happy Independence Day!
The team at Silver Radio/SkyWest Media wants wish everyone a very happy and safe Independence Day! While you enjoy this July 4th of July with parades, local events, fireworks and BBQ’s, here are some interesting facts about our nation’s Independence celebration: On July 2nd, 1776, a letter was drafted to Britain’s King George explaining why the Continental Congress voted [...]
July 3rd, 2019: Local News
Here’s a look at some of today’s local news: The Grant County DWI Program and the Silver City Police Department hosted their second annual “Summer Bash” to benefit the community through education regarding drug and alcohol abuse. In addition, the family-themed celebration served as a way to collect donated school supplies for silver city teachers. The event was held [...]
July 2nd, 2019: Local News
Here’s a look at some local news: The “Little Fire” that started on July 29th, is burning on National Forest System Lands on the Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National Forest, in Catron County, more specifically located 4 ½ miles west of the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. It has been determined the fire was lightning caused and at the [...]
July 1st, 2019: Local News
Here’s a look at some local news: The Silver City MainStreet Project received a $7,500 grant from Wells Fargo for the Silver Strand – Kelly Street project. According to a release from Silver City MainStreet, the funding will be used to activate the dead-end of Kelly Street between Bullard Street and the Big Ditch Park. The project includes wayfinding [...]
June 28th, 2019: Local News
Here’s a look at some local news: Grant County Commissioners have received several applications for three soon to be open positions on the Gila Regional Medical Center board of trustees. The three terms are set to expire on July 31st. The commissioners will assess the submitted applications and rank the candidates followed by a narrowing the group to six [...]
June 27th, 2019: Local News
Here’s a look at today’s local news: According to a release from the New Mexico Lottery, The New Mexico Lottery Authority Board has recognized Senator John Arthur Smith, who serves Doña Ana, Hidalgo, Luna, and Sierra counties, for his contributions and efforts to maximize revenues for Legislative Lottery Scholarship students. Smith was one of two Senators to be named [...]
June 26th, 2019: Local News
Here’s a look at some local news: Hidalgo Medical Services announce this year’s scholarship recipients who were selected based on academic accomplishments and extracurricular successes. The winners of the HMS Scholarship by High School are: Lindsey Massey from Animas High School; Lexi Hooper from Calvary High School; Raelynn D’Ann Moon from Cliff High School; Brianna Martinez from Cobre High [...]
June 25th, 2019: Local News
Here’s a look at some local news: Last Saturday, the American Legion Allingham-Golding Post 18 in Silver City, hosted a ceremony to present a Congressional Gold Medal to the nephew of Jeff Arreus "Jay" Wysong, who died in a Japanese prisoner of war camp after surviving the Bataan Death March. The presentation and ceremony occurred 77 years to the [...]