Precipitation has fallen well below average causing high fire conditions across most of the Gila; therefore the Gila National Forest is reminding visitors to be careful with fire by extinguishing all campfires. Some fire safety tips recommended by the Gila National Forest Supervisor is to make a fire only if you have a shovel and sufficient water to put it [...]

On Saturday, November 11th, our nation will recognize Veterans Day, honoring all of America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of our country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Thank you to all veterans for your service to our country!  Here are some local Veterans Day events taking place tomorrow: The American Legion Post 18 in Silver [...]

The New Mexico Recovery Outreach Coalition in collaboration with Supporting People In Need will be having a “Meet and Greet” tomorrow, November 10th for individuals and organizations interested in street outreach to homeless or high-risk individuals. This event is an opportunity for outreach workers and others who are interested to exchange information about current or proposed programs and ideas for [...]

The Town of Silver City recently received the Best Practices Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Planning at the 26th Annual New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference that was held in Las Cruces last month. The outstanding achievement award recognizes Silver City’s efforts to develop the Vista de Plata subdivision, which creates affordable and work-force housing for community members [...]

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District, has developed the Gila Lower Box Recreation Area Management Plan and Environmental Analysis to help improve recreational experiences in the Gila Lower Box Canyon area. The plan will guide future development and provide management direction for recreation resources within the Gila Lower Box Recreation Area, northwest of Lordsburg. A public in [...]

The Grant County Clerk’s Office will be closed tomorrow, November 7th due to the elections. The office will be open to conduct the 2023 regular local election and to assist the voters of Grant County. Regular business hours will resume on Wednesday, November 8th. For any questions or concerns, visit the website. During the Center for Health Innovations Behavioral Health [...]

High school students across the state are invited to participate in a statewide discussion meet hosted by the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Program. The Young Farmers and Ranchers Program (YF&R) equips members between the ages of 18 and 35 to take on leadership roles within the organization and agriculture. Participants will learn how to [...]

The Commons Alimento School Food Partnership Program, which works with individual schools to design a food program that meets the needs of children and their families, has expanded and is now serving 15 locations in Grant County. The program helps meet individual school needs by providing food boxes, farm stands, backpack supplemental packs, in school pantries and in classroom snacks. [...]

Silver Consolidated Schools Superintendent will be hosting a presentation this evening, November 1st to discuss the district’s finances and facility needs in preparation for the upcoming 2024 5-Year Facilities Master Plan. The presentation is aimed to educate the community so community members can make decisions about what they would like to see in the district’s Facilities Master Plan and how [...]