The Gila Community Foundation (GCF) announces the successful completion of the 2025 Southline Community Investment Program (SCIP) grant cycle, which is set to provide funding for projects in Grant, Luna, and Hidalgo counties that address critical community needs. Priority focus areas included food insecurity, senior services, emergency and essential community services, animal welfare and veterinary clinics, and community health and [...]

The New Mexico Foundation (NMF) recently announced the award of $165,400 in grants through the Sustaining New Mexico Fund. This year, NMF prioritized organizations serving 15 counties, including Grant, Luna, and Hidalgo, with a focus on projects that alleviate the impacts of natural disasters on communities and expand access to healthy food options, such as food pantries and soup kitchens. [...]

The Silver City Street Outreach Center, located at 215 W. College Ave., has announced that they will operate daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as a daytime drop-in shelter, contingent upon volunteer availability. Individuals interested in volunteering are encouraged to call (575) 519-5810. The overnight Warming Center, operated by the Town of Silver City and located at the Old [...]

The Wilderness Ranger District on the Gila National Forest has canceled the Cooney Canyon slash pile burns that were scheduled to begin this week, approximately six miles north of the Mimbres Valley. Fire management staff determined that current fuel moisture levels, forecasted relative humidity, and anticipated dry and warm weather conditions are not conducive to safe ignition at this time. [...]

Silver Schools has announced its elementary leadership plans for the upcoming school year as the district continues preparations for new campus alignments. At G.W. Stout Elementary, Mr. Jason Ping and Mrs. Deana Davis will serve together as principals; Mr. Ping continues in his current role, while Mrs. Davis transitions from Harrison Schmitt Elementary. Additionally, Mrs. Heather Holguin, currently the principal [...]

The regular meeting of the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District is scheduled for December 15th, at 4:00 p.m. at the NRCS Office located at 3082 32nd Street Bypass, Suite C. Informational items will include reports from the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. The agenda also features discussion and possible action regarding Bear Creek [...]

The Silver City Youth Murals Program has continued its efforts to enhance the landscape of Grant County through a series of restoration and beautification projects. This year, the program advanced ongoing work at Lion’s Park, refreshed the Heritage Windows, and completed tile restoration at Arizona and Broadway, alongside improvements at the Silver City Public Pool, the Gila Library, and other [...]

Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) announced the launch of its new Patient Transportation Service, made possible through the commitment of its employees to the organization’s mission and support from the New Mexico Rural Healthcare Delivery Fund, which focuses on improving access to care for underserved communities. The service will offer eligible HMS patients safe, reliable, and compassionate transportation to and from [...]