Silver Schools has announced its elementary leadership plans for the upcoming school year as the district continues preparations for new campus alignments. At G.W. Stout Elementary, Mr. Jason Ping and Mrs. Deana Davis will serve together as principals; Mr. Ping continues in his current role, while Mrs. Davis transitions from Harrison Schmitt Elementary. Additionally, Mrs. Heather Holguin, currently the principal [...]

The regular meeting of the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District is scheduled for December 15th, at 4:00 p.m. at the NRCS Office located at 3082 32nd Street Bypass, Suite C. Informational items will include reports from the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. The agenda also features discussion and possible action regarding Bear Creek [...]

The Silver City Youth Murals Program has continued its efforts to enhance the landscape of Grant County through a series of restoration and beautification projects. This year, the program advanced ongoing work at Lion’s Park, refreshed the Heritage Windows, and completed tile restoration at Arizona and Broadway, alongside improvements at the Silver City Public Pool, the Gila Library, and other [...]

Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) announced the launch of its new Patient Transportation Service, made possible through the commitment of its employees to the organization’s mission and support from the New Mexico Rural Healthcare Delivery Fund, which focuses on improving access to care for underserved communities. The service will offer eligible HMS patients safe, reliable, and compassionate transportation to and from [...]

The New Mexico Family Action Movement (NM FAM) announced that five New Mexico legislators have been selected to receive the organization’s Freedom Champion Award. This year’s recipients—Representatives Rebecca Dow, Jenifer Jones, and Rod Montoya, along with Senators David Gallegos and Jay Block—were honored with NM FAM’s highest recognition for public officials who demonstrate exceptional courage in service to New Mexico [...]

The New Mexico Department of Health announced that a coyote that bit a hiker in the Gila National Forest near Silver City has tested positive for rabies. This case marks the fourth rabid animal detected in southwest New Mexico this year, following confirmed cases involving a bobcat in Sierra County, a coyote in Catron County, and a dog in Grant [...]

For the Fall 2025 grant season, Single Socks announced the award of $63,000 to seven applicants in support of local anti-hunger initiatives. Funding was distributed to Aldo Leopold Charter School, Casa Luna, The Commons, the Mimbres Valley Health Action League (MVHAL), Silver City Gospel Mission, Silver City Street Outreach, and Supporting People In Need (SPIN). All grants are made possible [...]

The Glenwood Ranger District began prescribed fire operations yesterday, December 1 and will continue through the winter as weather permits. The work will focus on slash piles located near private property in the Pine Cienega area off Brushy Mountain Road (Grant County Road 5-12), approximately ten miles south of Mule Creek. For public safety, officials advise avoiding the area during [...]

The Village of Santa Clara Council approved Resolution 2025-40, adopting the 2025–2030 Santa Clara Community Forest Management Plan during its recent regular meeting. Although this is the final version of the plan, the village had already initiated several related projects earlier in the year, including tree plantings and improvements along Fort Bayard Street, at the senior center, and in other [...]