Glenwood Ranger District to waive fees at Catwalk Recreation area on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Glenwood, NM, January 10, 2018—The USDA Forest Service has designated fee-free days for 2018. The

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Trouble in Mexico scam

Personal warning by Roger Lanse

Yesterday, Jan. 9, 2018, we received a phone call. When we looked

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Man charged in Dec. 26 home invasion

By Roger Lanse

John Shivner, 45, of Silver City, was charged with aggravated burglary, attempted

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Certified candidates for Silver City municipal election

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Silver City announces absentee and early voting dates for municipal election

ABSENTEE AND EARLY VOTING

Absentee Voting for the March 6, 2018 Regular Municipal Election for the Town of

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Silver City resolution authorizing trails committee

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-02
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE

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Register to vote, volunteer for town committees

P U B L I C N O T I C E

REGISTER TO VOTE

To be eligible to vote in the Town of Silver City’s March 6,

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Conservatory of Dance to present Nutcracker Jan. 12, 2018

img 2726From left are Brianna Clark, Dale Adama and Jessi Crocker.  Brianna and Jessi share the role of

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Gila National Forest offices will be closed on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

GilaSilver City, NM, January 10, 2017—All Gila National Forest offices and ranger stations will be

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Wind Advisory in effect 011018

01018 wind advisorySouthern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-Lowlands of the

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Except for one, every Silver City municipal election seat has competition

Town Clerk Ann Mackie told council that Tuesday, Jan. 9, was the filing day for those seeking

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Councilors say color guard disrespected at WNMU basketball games

By Roger Lanse

Silver City’s District 3 Councilor Jose Ray Jr., speaking as a veteran and not as a

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Business and Politics Do Mix

This local newspaper has been using lots of ink to discuss the importance of being politically

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Areas closed to duck hunting on San Juan River at Navajo Lake State Park

Farmington, NM - Several areas will be closed to duck hunting at Navajo Lake State Park due to

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Jerry W. Nelson, 76, formerly of Silver City, NM

jerry nelson rsJerry W. Nelson of Safford, AZ, formerly of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on January 4,

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Pearce statement on Executive Order supporting Veterans

Washington, D.C. (January 9, 2018) Congressman Steve Pearce today released the following statement after

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Joe Arthur Jones, 90, of Silver City, NM

joe jones rsJoe Arthur Jones, 90, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, January 6, 2018

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Johnny D. Arellano, 75, of Silver City NM

johnny arellano rsJohnny D. Arellano, 75, a resident of Silver City NM entered eternal rest Sunday January 7, 2018

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Celebrate the Arts, Design, Fashion and Music: The Black Tie Ball Returns

SILVER CITY, NM – What's cooler than a Silver City winter? Arctic Vogue, the theme of this year's

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Manager of Doe's Carlsbad Field Office receives top U.S. civilian leadership award

Washington, D.C. (January 9, 2018) Congressman Steve Pearce released the following statement after

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Earseye B. Ross II to be honored during ninth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at WNMU

earseye ross rsEarseye B. Ross II, who co-founded Grant County's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration and is

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Vacation Resolution: No more overpriced vacations

Farmington, NM – January 9, 2018 – January is a month filled with resolutions and planning for the

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Rep. Lujan Grisham introduces legislation to overhaul the worst VA hospitals and expedite VA services and benefits for wounded warriors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham introduced the Fixing VHA Facilities Act

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Senator Neville receives Legislative Excellence Award

The New Mexico Association of Counties is awarding Senator Steven Neville the 2017 Legislative

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Workshops announced for New Mexico specialty crops funding

green chili rsGreen chile (Photo courtesy New Mexico Department of Agriculture)Las Cruces, NM – If you have a

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