Local News Releases

 JULY 1-31, 2025

During regular Library Operation Hours

Hardbacks – Two for $1.00

Paperbacks – Two for $1.00

 The sale is open to the public.

The Friends have received many many terrific books as donations.

The Silver City Woodcarving Club will meet on Thursday, July 10, from 1-3 pm at the Grant County Extension office. Contact Keller at 575-313-1518 for more information. All interested in woodcarving or learning woodcarving are welcome.

Grant County Elections is thrilled to introduce TextMyGov, a convenient and smart text messaging service! This service will enable residents to effortlessly receive important notifications and easily find specific information by texting the county.

The county will officially launch the new text messaging system to the public on July 14, 2025. Residents may receive a text message from 91896 from the county initiating the service. You can choose to opt-out at any time by texting STOP.

If you don't receive the initial message, you can choose to opt-in by texting the keyword "GRANTCOELECTIONS" to the number 91896. After sending the initial keyword, you will be asked to reply "YES" to confirm opt-in. Residents may receive notifications for candidate filing  day, early voting, election day, and other important election information.

All trail users welcome.  No trail work experience needed.

Gila Back Country Horsemen (Gila BCH) organizes volunteer trail projects in the Gila National Forest and Gila Wilderness. 

View our fall 2025 trail project schedule details and RSVP: https://www.gilatrailsinfo.org/trail-projects 

Trail projects include: 

SILVER CITY, N.M. – Mustang fans won't have to wait long to cheer from the stands this fall. The 2025 WNMU Volleyball schedule is officially live, and for the first time in years, Western New Mexico will open the season at home, twice!

"The last couple of years, we would have to wait a month to play at home," said Head Coach Geno Frugoli. "So this year, running a home tournament both the first and third weekend will be great for our team and for everyone who supports us."

The Mustangs kick off the season with a four-match home slate on September 5–6 and September 12–13 as part of two early home tournaments at Drag's Court. In total, WNMU will host 17 matches in Silver City this fall.

Recreate responsibly on Independence Day

Silver City, NM, June 30, 2025–Celebrating July 4 outdoors is a national tradition, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service welcomes visitors this Friday. But remember, fireworks and pyrotechnics are prohibited on public lands — every forest, every campsite, every day. 

As forests expect a record number of visitors, remember — leave fireworks and sparkly displays to your city and other professional organizations. Nationally, nearly 9 out of 10 wildfires are caused by humans. So, with a bit of planning, you can enjoy the starry skies while being outdoors smart. 

To ensure a safe, fun Independence Day: 

Silver City, NM, June 29, 2025–PFLAG Silver City invites members, family and friends of the LGBTQ+ community to march in the July 4th parade.  The parade begins at 10:00 AM, and line-up will be on 12th Street in Silver City.

"The parade theme is 'America the Beautiful,' and for so many of us here in Grant County, beauty lies in the celebration of human diversity and resilience," says PFLAG spokesperson Damie Nelson.  "The majority of Americans have LGBTQ+ family, friends and neighbors, and marching with PFLAG is one way to show support for them.  So whether you walk the entire parade route with us or get off the curb and walk with us for just a few blocks, your participation sends a message of hope and inclusion." 

Silver City -- The doors of the new, Henry V. "La Burra" Morales Recreation Center are expected to open in mid-July, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales, Silver City Mayor Ken Ladner, town councilors, key staff members and other state and local officials, tentatively scheduled for July 17. 

"I'm so thrilled that at last we'll be opening the doors of our new recreation center, which began as an idea 10 years ago when I was first campaigning for mayor," said Mayor Ladner. "This is a tremendous asset to our community, and another gem in the heart of a solid recreation complex near our schools, which includes the municipal pool, tennis courts and the track. I'm deeply grateful to Lt. Governor Morales, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, steering committee members, Council of Governments Director Pricilla Lucero, our state lawmakers, and everyone who has provided input and guidance. I especially want to recognize Town Manager Alex Brown for guiding this project every step of the way."