Due to extremely high fire danger and ongoing dry weather and fuel conditions, the Gila National Forest will implement forest-wide Stage 1 fire restrictions beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 10th. Under Stage 1 restrictions, the ignition, building, maintenance, or use of fires—including charcoal and briquettes—will be permitted only within designated fire structures provided by the Forest Service in [...]

The American Legion Post 18, the Jacob Bennett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Silver City-Grant County Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring the Wreaths Across America (WAA) in Silver City for the WAA Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) national tour. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Grant [...]

The New Mexico Department of Transportation has announced that US 180, near Hurley, will be closed from 7 a.m. on Thursday, March 6th until 5 p.m. on Friday, March 7th for the installation of a new water line. The closure, which will impact both eastbound and westbound traffic, is necessary for the removal and replacement of the existing waterline. A [...]

Silver City Pick It Up-Toss No Mas extends its heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers who participated in the February cleanup event. A total of 38 volunteers dedicated their time and effort, collectively removing 1,180 pounds of litter and debris from the community. Several volunteers joined efforts to clean Big Ditch Park and the hillslope between Ace Hardware and Tractor [...]

The Village of Santa Clara has been actively working to enhance its appearance and infrastructure. Recent efforts include the installation of new sidewalks, surfaces, curbs, and gutters along Caddel Crossing. Additionally, landscaping will be introduced along Fort Bayard Street, complementing the newly constructed sidewalks. Work on the Bradley Hotel building is also underway, with winterization and stabilization processes in progress, [...]

Leaders from the Associated Students of Western New Mexico University (ASWNMU) recently traveled to Santa Fe to advocate for funding requests made to the New Mexico Legislature. ASWNMU is seeking $300,000 for upgrades to the university’s Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and $100,000 for improvements to the residence halls. The requested $300,000 would support the establishment of remote connections between the [...]

Silver Consolidated Schools recently provided an update on the first phase of the Cliff Schools improvement project, which focuses on the architectural and engineering design process. This phase lays the groundwork for developing a modern, high-quality learning campus for students. The district will soon select an architectural and engineering firm to design the project, ensuring the plans meet New Mexico’s [...]

The Grant County Community Health Council invites individuals who are passionate about improving the wellbeing of their community to join them tomorrow February 27th, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center. This event provides an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact and fostering a [...]

The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability would like to express their appreciation to all those who contributed to their Fall Appeal. The community's  generosity has helped make a lasting impact on the lives of those the center serves. Thanks to the support, The Commons will be able to continue providing essential food assistance to neighbors in need and [...]

Congratulations to the Silver High School band members who earned top honors at the New Mexico Music Educators Association All-State Music Festival at the University of New Mexico. Josiah Campos was recognized as the #1 Tenor Voice in the All-State Mixed Choir, Bailey Klement earned the #2 Overall Clarinet position in the All-State Band, and Maxwell Johnson achieved the #4 [...]