Congratulations to Silver City FFA members Addison and Emma Drennan who were recognized by the New Mexico Future Farmers of America Association last month. Both ladies were awarded plaques for their dedication to their Supervised Agricultural Experience projects in the area of Diversified Livestock, Sheep Production and Swine Production as Proficiency Finalists. Also, Emma took home first place and was [...]

During the recent Silver City Town Hall Meeting, Pick It Up-Toss No Mas gave a presentation on the accomplishments they have had over the years. The program, which is founded by the New Mexico Department of Tourism Clean and Beautiful Program and the Town of Silver City, has been having events since 2021 and meets every third Saturday of the [...]

The Silver City nonprofit thrift store Single Socks, recently awarded seven $4,000 grants to Grant County anti-hunger organizations and projects as part of their Spring 2024 Grant Cycle. The organizations that were awarded $4,000 grants included: The Commons, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, The Silver City Gospel Mission, Supporting People in Need (SPIN), Mimbres Valley Health Action League, Guadalupe [...]

As a reminder, phase two of the Cameron Creek Prescribed Fire Project has begun and is set to be completed by tomorrow, June 5th. The purpose of the project is to enhance wildlife habitat diversity using fire to create a mosaic burn pattern. Fire will be used to consume live and dead vegetation as well as reduce hazardous fuels and [...]

The Silver City Rotary Club will be having guest speaker William Hawkins, Superintendent of Silver City Schools, during their next meeting tomorrow, June 4th. Mr. Hawkins will be giving a presentation to inform community leaders and the community about the current state of the school facilities and the urgent need for improvements by providing insights into the specific maintenance needs [...]

Grant County students Lacey Lewis and Adrianna Mondello were both recipients of the $1,500 “2024 Nancy Chaplin P.E.O. Foundation Scholarship”. Lacey, a senior from Calvary Christian Academy, has been on the “A” honor roll and has been very instrumental in worship and mentoring at the academy. After graduation, she plans on attending the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology [...]

The Santa Clara Board of Trustees voted unanimously during their recent meeting to adopt the Grant County Affordable Housing Plan, along with a notice of intent to adopt a village affordable housing ordinance. Through grants, the plan will allow the Village of Santa Clara to purchase property for affordable housing and help homeowners with home repairs and renovations. Although the [...]