The Lone Star Conference has announced that 2,681 student-athletes earned recognition on the Commissioner's Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 semester, with 907 individuals achieving a perfect 4.00 grade-point average for the term. Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Mustangs had 126 student-athletes named to the Commissioner's Honor Roll, including 55 who earned a 4.00 GPA. This marks the highest [...]

Come join the Silver City Mayor at the next “Monday Meeting with the Mayor'' meeting on Monday, February 10th. The meeting will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at The Javalina Coffee House located at 117 West Market Street in Silver City.  All community members are invited to stop by anytime between those hours to share their input [...]

Congratulations to Clarissa Sierra, the Silver City New Mexico Department of Veterans Service Officer, who was recently awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by New Mexico Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales. The recognition was given in honor of her outstanding efforts to assist New Mexico veterans in securing both state and federal benefits. Clarissa has been with the department for two years [...]

Grant County 4-H members showcased their exceptional skills in parliamentary procedure at the 2025 New Mexico State Parliamentary Procedure Contest, which challenges 4-H teams to demonstrate their understanding and application of parliamentary procedures, a set of rules used in meetings and decision-making processes. The team's strong performance at the state level resulted from months of preparation and practice, during which [...]

During the Town of Bayard Regular Meeting, the Town Council approved a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Bayard Police Department and Grant County for participation in the Stonegarden Grant, a state homeland security program. The Bayard Police Chief emphasized that the grant would enhance security efforts and facilitate collaboration with the Border Patrol and FEMA. The funding, which would [...]

This month, The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability is proud to recognize Mary Hancock in their Volunteer Spotlight. Mary plays a crucial role by writing heartfelt thank-you letters and cards to the Common’s generous donors, partners, and volunteers, ensuring that their contributions are acknowledged and appreciated. Her dedication, along with her warm and kind personality, greatly enhances the [...]

Silver City town management and staff recently highlighted their key accomplishments of 2024, showcasing substantial progress in several critical areas. Notable achievements include significant infrastructure upgrades to local utilities and streets, as well as advancements in the new recreation center, the regional water system, the Waterworks Building, and Scott Park. These developments are poised to enhance economic growth, recreational, cultural, [...]

The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission recently approved a request from Bayard to allocate $1.3 million for the development of a well and transmission line. This funding is part of the resources designated for southwest New Mexico water projects under the 2004 Arizona Water Settlements Act. The funds will be used to refurbish a well donated to Santa Clara by [...]

At Silver High, La Plata Middle School, Harrison Elementary, and across all campuses, significant progress is being made to ensure students feel comfortable and supported through the School-Based Mental Health Grant. This initiative is the result of the dedication and vision of the Mental Health Case Management Liaison and campus principals, who have worked together to transform common areas into [...]