Local News Releases

MERGE community art space

302 N. Bullard St.

Silver City NM 88061

MERGEart.org 

o   At MERGE Community Art Space and in conjunction with the SW Print Fiesta print exhibition (Oct.9th-11th)

o   Friday Oct. 9th 5-7pm Artists reception and sale of  letterpress work created by Tender Heart Press and Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr.

SILVER CITY, N.M. — September 17, 2026 — The Silver City Lodgers' Tax Advisory Board (LTAB) will begin accepting applications September 26, 2026, for events seeking Lodgers' Tax funding.

The Lodgers' Tax program is intended to support events that help market Silver City as a destination and generate measurable benefits for the local tourism economy.

Tourism Impact Will Be a Key Consideration. Applicants will be asked to provide specific information about the anticipated or demonstrated impact of their events, including visitor attendance, overnight lodging, visitor spending, destination promotion and partnerships with local businesses and travel related organizations.

ATTENTION: Several lakes throughout New Mexico are under Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) watches or warnings. Be sure to visit the New Mexico Environment Department's HAB Advisory Map for the latest conditions and advisories before going out.

Southwest Fishing Report

Bill Evans Lake: The most recent report was received Sept. 3. At that time, fishing for bluegill and carp was good when using inline method feeders. Fishing for catfish was fair to good when using chicken liver, bluegill and inline method feeders.

Bear Canyon Lake: Fishing conditions have been adversely affected in the aftermath of the Trout Fire.

Caballo Lake: With recent water releases from Elephant Butte and Caballo lakes, water levels are changing across the lake; boaters should exercise caution in low-water areas. For more information, visit the Caballo Lake State Park webpage or call 575-743-3942.

Silver City, NM – U.S.-based mineral exploration company Ivanhoe Electric submitted to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) a "relinquishment" of 642 mining claims on 13,264 acres in the Gila National Forest that it had staked in 2024 for copper exploration. According to the BLM, mining claim relinquishment is "the formal, voluntary surrender of all rights, title, and interest in an unpatented mining claim back to the federal government."

In February, the company withdrew its geophysical survey Plan of Operations for mineral exploration in the Gila National Forest, citing marginal prospectivity for a high‑quality porphyry copper system in the Pinos Altos area. However, Ivanhoe's halt to mining exploration came within several weeks of strong community opposition to its proposal, including a petition in opposition to the proposal signed by nearly 3,500 people. Grant County passed a proclamation in June, spearheaded by Commissioner Nancy Stephens, to "preserve and protect" Pinos Altos and surrounding lands for their cultural, historic and ecological values in response to Ivanhoe's plans.

The next Alzheimer's Caregivers' Support group will be Saturday, September 19th at the Silver City Public Library at 10 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 10

Welfare check

Lea Drive

Mother said son is slapping himself and screaming. Officer made contact/son is okay.

Disturbance

C Street

Advised of two males arguing in the roadway. Officer had negative contact with anyone.

FILM:  Land With No Rider

Thursday, October 1

Light Hall Theater

7 PM

$5.00 suggested donation

A documentary portrait of New Mexico ranching culture. As the last cowboys navigate drought, policy, and changing landscapes, the film looks beyond cowboy mythology to explore land, legacy, resilience, and the fragile future of a vanishing way of life. Director Tamar Lando will lead a Q & A immediately following the screening. 

Culture.wnmu.edu

Thursday, September 24, 2026, 5-7pm at Diana's Studio, 315 N. Bullard in Silver City NM,

Maxx will introduce you to Gouache with paints that she made (from Push/Pull in Seattle) and easy to follow step-by-step instructions. You'll learn how to layer Gouache to create depth and light, how to place landmarks in your landscape to control focus, and how to make a simple palette of 6 hues into a world of color.

All materials are provided. Includes a set of paints that you get to keep. Cost: $45, includes materials.

To Register: Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or call or text Diana 575 519 0548.

Maxx is a Seattle interdisciplinary artist, illustrator, curator, event planner, community organizer, and designer. Her work is rooted in intersectional feminism and community.