Here’s a look at today’s news: The Silver City Fire Department was called to a garage fire on East 40th Street last week when a heater vent fan motor started a fire in a garage wall and ceiling. Fortunately, the fire was contained in the attached garage and did not spread into the home. Six firefighters worked to extinguish [...]

Here’s some of today’s local news: The Gila National Forest Silver City Ranger District presented the “Every Kid in a Park Program” to fourth grade students at Harrison Schmitt Elementary. Silver City Ranger District’s Fire Prevention Technician, aided by other Gila National Forest employees, presented the program to the kids and Smokey Bear taught a stewardship message and passed [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: Western New Mexico University has created a food pantry located in the P.E Complex which is available for students, faculty and staff on campus. Assistant Dean of Student Activities, Abe Villarreal, and Student Life began working on the program last spring to address the issue of student food insecurity for students on campus. [...]

Here’s a look at today’s news: The City of Bayard Town Council passed an ordinance this week that increases gross receipt taxes by one quarter of a percent, bringing the total amount to 7.875 percent on goods and services, excluding groceries and health care. This is the last increase that can be made before the issue would have to [...]

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Annual Southwestern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo kicks off tomorrow and goes through Sunday at the Southwestern New Mexico Fairgrounds at 12125 Robert Larson Boulevard in Deming. It is expected that nearly 25,000 people will attend the event over 5 days that features music, food, entertainment and a spotlight on the [...]

Here's a look at today's headlines: Three members of the Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire Department received their Firefighter I-II certifications at a recent Grant County Commission meeting. Buck Burns, Edward Downard, and Lawrence Ruben completed weeks of training and examinations in the field and classroom to achieve this important certification, that in addition, will assist the department to secure [...]