Local News Releases

Patriots encouraged to meet at the rodeo grounds at 5 pm. See the flyer below

Santa Fe, NM - Following the news that former New Mexico Representative Dona Irwin (D-Deming) has passed away, House Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque), House Majority Floor Leader Gail Chasey (D-Albuquerque), House Majority Whip Reena Szczepanski (D-Santa Fe), and House Majority Caucus Chair Raymundo Lara (D-Chamberino) issued the following statement:

"We are deeply saddened to learn that former State Representative Dona Irwin has passed away. She was an educator, a businesswoman, a mother, and a tireless champion for House District 32 for eighteen years. She was also a servant leader who always put her community first. 

The U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Revised Land Management Plan for the Gila National Forest: Deputy Regional Forester Kristin Bail, Reviewing Officer.

Southwestern Regional Forester’s list of species of conservation concern for the Gila National Forest: Associate Deputy Chief Jacqueline Emanuel, Reviewing Officer.

On July 30, 2024, the US Forest Service published a legal notice in the Silver City Daily Press (newspaper of record) initiating a 60-day period to file objections to the revised Land Management Plan and the Regional Forester’s list of species of conservation concern for the Gila National Forest. The revised Land Management Plan, final Environmental Impact Statement, and draft Record of Decision were simultaneously released for public review. The objection filing period ended on September 30, 2024. The Forest Service received approximately 15 eligible objection letters from individuals and organizations. These objections and a list of topics are available for review at: https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/CommentInput?Project=51887.

Single Socks, a Silver City non-profit thrift store, announced that it will be accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations performing anti-hunger work in Grant County.

Grant submission guidelines and applications may be obtained from the Organization's website at: www.singlesocks-sc.com/grants/

The deadline for submission of applications is Monday, November 4, 2024.

Coming soon: a free Dance Master Class hosted by New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA) in partnership with Conservatory of Dance in Silver City, led by NMSA Dance Department Chair and Professional Dancer Fernando Ramos!

A Master Class is a class taught by a master in that subject. You do not need to be a "master" to participate!

There are two Master Classes available, one is for younger dancers (suggested grades 5-8) and one is for older dancers (suggested grades 8+).

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

The regular monthly board meeting of the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District will be held Monday, October 21, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the NRCS Building; 3082 32nd Street Bypass; Suite C; Silver City, NM 88061. The meeting is open to the public.

To request a copy of the agenda or for more information, please call 575-388-1569 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The 2024 Silver City Art Association Independent Artists Holiday Market continues the tradition, begun after the pandemic, of offering holiday shoppers unique gifts at affordable prices. This year's indie market also continues the tradition of creating a welcoming shopping experience with homemade treats and live music, with a "musical lunch" from 11am to 2pm. This will include quiche and sandwiches for sale, live instrumental music by Peter Dahl-Bredine and Marc Yakley, as well as comfortable seating for a relaxing break from the often stressful holiday shopping rush.

Fall Fundraiser and open house – Gila/Mimbres Community Radio / KURU 89.1 FM

Gila/Mimbres Community Radio / KURU 89.1 FM (GMCR.org)
Sunday-Saturday, October 13-19, 2024
Open House Thursday-Saturday, 10/17/2024 – 10/19/2024, 10-5, at 519-B North Bullard Street, Silver City, NM. Enjoy refreshments, meet Board members and on-air DJs and Program Hosts, and support community radio!
Experience special features in addition to our regular broadcasts of entertainment and information, with more than three dozen DJs/Hosts plus nationally syndicated programming. The station asks listeners to help grow our community of support by inviting a friend to listen, learn, enjoy – and donate to keep GMCR/KURU flourishing. This station is funded entirely by the community we serve! For more information, call GMCR at 575-597-4891.