In celebration of National Voter Registration Day, the Silver City Public Library will be offering voter registration assistance on September 17th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 515 West College Avenue. This event is free and open to all community members.  The Frontier Food Hub's first ever Mining District “Salsa Showdown” proved to be a huge success, featuring over [...]

The community is invited to the dedication event for the Children’s Butterfly Garden at Silva Creek Botanical Garden tomorrow, September 14th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. in Silver City. This free event, co-sponsored by the Gila Native Plant Society and Heart of the Gila, will feature live music, an interactive butterfly activity for all ages, a puppet show, tours [...]

On September 6th, thirty-two Western New Mexico University nursing students participated in a Purple Coat Ceremony, marking the start of their clinical education and commitment to compassionate care. Modeled after the “White Coat Ceremony” from Columbia University, the event included an oath and the donning of purple scrub jackets, reflecting the university’s colors. The ceremony emphasized the importance of empathy, [...]

The Grant County Road Department wants to advise residents that today, September 11th, and Thursday, September 12th, that they will be working on chip seal projects. Today they will be working on Kirkland Road and Flurry Lane and on Thursday they will be working on Ridge Road. Motorists are asked to exercise caution and anticipate potential delays in these areas. [...]

During the Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees meeting, five team members were honored for their outstanding service and dedication. Rosie Humble was celebrated for her five years in pharmacy, Kimberly Dyndiuk for her ten years in the emergency room, and Lenora Naumann for 15 years in environmental services. Vanessa Yost was recognized for her impressive 20 years in [...]

The Gila National Forest's Wilderness Ranger District is set to burn about 300 slash piles of previously thinned piñon, juniper, and oak brush. These piles are located in the 3 Circles area off Hwy 35, just north of Camp Thunderbird, and the Hwy Bravo area south of Gatton’s Park. The burn operations for the 3 Circles and Hwy Bravo piles [...]

Got a great business idea? Southwest New Mexico ACT and the Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments are thrilled to bring the CO.STARTERS program to Grant County for its 12th round. This exciting, ten-week, cohort-based program is designed to equip you with the insights, connections, and tools needed to transform your idea into a thriving business. The Fall CO.STARTERS Cohort [...]