Local News Releases

Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society of Silver City, New Mexico, invites you to our 41st Annual Gem & Mineral Show 2026. Labor Day weekend, Friday, September 4th – Sunday, September 6th, at the Veterans' Memorial Conference Center, 3031 HWY 180, Silver City, NM. 

Friday & Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. FREE Admission. This indoor family-friendly event brings together crystals, fossils, geode-cracking, turquoise and many other mineral treasures from around the world. 

Picture is part of the Weaving for Justice store. Photo courtesy of Weaving for Justice. The Tapestry of Talent Fiber Art Fashion show, a fundraiser for the SW Women's Fiber Arts Collective (SWFAC) features wearable fiber art and accessories. The fiber art fashions made by members of SWFAC showcase one-of-a-kind designs, unique accessories and home decor. The show will be held Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1 pm with doors opening at 12:30 pm at The Hearth located at 1915 N. Swan Street in Siver City, NM. Funds raised by the event will go to support classes, outreach to the community, and sales events.

"More than one hundred garments, accessories and fiber art will be shown during the fashion show fundraiser", states Lisa Rush, show chair. "We are excited that the finale of the show will feature vintage Latin American garments provided by a sister nonprofit, Weaving for Justice."

Silver City Fire Department

Sunday, Mar. 15

Fire, other
521 E. 35th Street
Caller advised it is very windy and he is concerned.

Monday, Mar. 16

Fire
No location given
Caller advised a small fire is behind the elementary school/it is letting off a lot of smoke/advised there is no one by the fire. E11 advised it is a smoldering fire about 25-30 feet long/Attack 2 is with it now/the fire was knocked out but they were unable to find a cause.

The Silver City Public Library is going through a much anticipated upgrade. The large conference room has new vinyl tile (MUCH easier to clean), as well as new movable tables and people friendly chairs. Double glass doors are scheduled for installation in the next few weeks.

The Children's area is also being renovated to include a dedicated craft area. The library has hired Karen Little (internal hire) to be the new Children's Librarian.  The children's summer programs are just about ready to hatch.

The staff work area has new carpeting and will also get a new glass door, which will help with sound reduction between the stairways and work areas.

The third and final Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP) public meeting will take place place on Thursday March 26, 2026 at the Grant County Administration Building Commissioners Chamber, 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, New Mexico. The meeting will begin at 6:00 PM. The meeting can be attended virtually. Information for attending the meeting can be found in the attached flyer. This will be the last chance to provide input into the CWPP.

Lisa Jimenez, a long-time Silver City resident,Silver City -- Lisa Jimenez, a certified end-of-life death doula, plant medicine facilitator, and owner of A Good Death, LLC, will discuss the use of psilocybin to ease pain, fear and anxiety at the end of life at the Death Cafe, which meets Monday, March 23, at the Silver City Public Library. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring, psychoactive alkaloid found in more than 200 species of mushrooms, and is now legal in the state of New Mexico. 

"Many decades of research clearly demonstrate the many benefits of facilitated psilocybin use for the treatment of suppressed trauma and PTSD, treatment-resistant depression, substance use disorder, anxiety and existential crisis sometimes faced at the end of life," said Jimenez.  For instance, such headlines as this from the Journal of Psychopharmacology are common:  "Psilocybin produces substantial and sustained decreases in depression and anxiety in patients with life-threatening cancer: A randomized, double-blind trial." Of course, like any other medicine, it's important that it be used safely and therapeutically, with the guidance of a trained facilitator in accordance with good medical care."

SOUTHWEST CATCH OF THE WEEK

Quemado Lake: Matthew Armijo of Socorro caught a tiger muskie and also caught and released 10 trout measuring 16 inches or larger using a Trout Slayer while fishing with his fiancée on March 13. "We woke up at 5 a.m.," he said. "As soon as we got there, the bite was on. I landed a huge muskie and lost an even bigger one right after that. I love that lake so much." 

SOUTHWEST FISHING REPORT

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

Bill Evans Lake: The most recent report was received March 12. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good when using PowerBait and garlic cheese.

Come and Share Your Vision for the Future of Fort Bayard! 

Silver City, NM - The Fort Bayard Revitalization Plan is a comprehensive effort to preserve and enhance the historic Fort Bayard site, ensuring it remains a valued cultural and economic resource for the region. The plan incorporates extensive community input to guide recommendations for the site's future development. 

The local community is invited to attend the third and final public meeting for the Fort Bayard Revitalization Plan, an important milestone in shaping the future of this historic site. This final meeting is an opportunity to ensure the vision for Fort Bayard reflects the values, needs, and aspirations of the people it serves.