Local News Releases

January 13, 2025 (Deming, New Mexico) Luna County is excited to announce a comprehensive CDL (Commercial Driver's License) and fork lift operator training class, set to begin February 5, 2025, at the Mimbres Learning Center in Deming. This ten week program is designed to equip participants with the skills and certifications needed for high-demand driving and logistics careers.

Qualified participants can take advantage of a tuition reimbursement program that covers up to $6000, making this an incredible opportunity for those eager to enter the workforce. CDL drivers are in high demand and can earn top wages, while forklift operators will find numerous job opportunities across various industries.

January 19, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "The Hearth"

Emily Aversa, the Community Engagement Administrator for The Hearth, will speak about this new nonprofit's mission and vision and will describe how area residents are invited to participate in shaping it. She will also lead a discussion on the role of community spaces and their potential to counterbalance the epidemic of loneliness and disconnection that many are experiencing at this time.

The Hearth is housed in the former First Presbyterian Church on Swan Street in Silver City. The Presbytery of the Southwest continues to own the building, but has given it to the leadership group for use and stewardship because they believe in the mission. The group seeks to provide rest, restoration, and reconnection for all who are weary. This involves partnering with local groups who share Hearth values, which include abundance, rest, community, collaboration, transparency, and acceptance of all people regardless of identities.

 For its first evening program of the year, on Friday, January 17th, at 7:00 pm, the Gila Native Plant Society has invited two representatives of the New Mexico Department of Transportation to talk about the Department's plans for roadside vegetation in the Gila region. The topic of their presentation is "NMDOT Vegetation Management and our Gila Highways: Working on a plan to improve what's being done." The program is free and open to the public.

According to its website, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) maintains approximately 25,000 miles of roadsides. While safety is always a primary driver, NMDOT is also responsible for good environmental stewardship within its rights of way. To achieve that goal, it is implementing an Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) program. In their presentation for GNPS, William and Andrew will explain what the IVM Program is and what is being done to improve vegetation management. They will then introduce the Gila Vegetation Management Plan.

Computer Class-Basics
Wednesday, January 15, 3:00-5:00pm

515 W. College Ave., Silver City
Silver City Public Library
The Silver City Public Library will hold a computer class on Wednesday, January 15, 3:00-5:00pm, covering the most essential parts of computer usage for beginners such as mouse usage, keyboard usage, and file and folder structure. Class size is limited, so sign up in person at the library or over the phone at 575-538-3672.

Wildfire Information Event with the Forest Service
Friday, January 17, 3:00pm

The Silver City Friends of the Library (FOL) January Book Sale on Saturday, January 11, 2025, is cancelled because of weather conditions.

The Friends of the Library accepts donations of books from the public and uses these to raise funds to support the Silver City Library's programs and activities. Donations can be placed in the Friends of the Library donation bins outside the Silver City Library main door. These are located to the right of the Library's bin for returning Library books. For further information regarding donations in general or for arranging pickup for large donations, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or call 575-538-4940.

 REGISTRATION is now OPEN

 GRANT COUNTY CO.STARTERS Spring 2025 Cohort

Do you or any one you know have an idea for a business? Are you a business owner who wants to test business strategies or expand their network? CO.STARTERS is your opportunity to get a kickstart and take action! 

CO.STARTERS is a ten-week, cohort-based program that equips entrepreneurs of all kinds with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn business ideas into reality. Participants develop and fine-tune their ideas, critically examining each part and determining next steps through real-time feedback from valued members of our community.

Silver City MainStreet Project/Arts & Cultural District Community Collaboration

Special Date and Time for January

Joanie Griffin, Founding Principal, SUNNY 505 

Marketing firm for the Town of Silver City

Traffic Alert – Roadway closure expected to last 30 minutes

SILVER CITY - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One, in partnership with Mountain States Constructors, Inc., is continuing with the widening of U.S. 180 from a 2-lane to a 4-lane road from Bayard to Hurley.

Crews have planned a rock blast for Wednesday, January 8, 2025, starting at 2:30 p.m. U.S. 180 will be closed from Lusk St. to the Bayard Cemetery at milepost 125.8. Please expect delays. This closure is expected to last 30 minutes but no longer than 1 hour.

The NMDOT is committed to the safety of the traveling public and thanks you for your cooperation during this work. For updated information go to: NMDOT at www.nmroads.com or call 511.