By Roger Lanse

A resolution put forward by Mayor Michael Morones to establish a day to honor the Territorial Charter of Silver City was approved by council. GǣIt's a phenomenal document,Gǥ Morones stated. GǣIt allows us to regulate many things that most communities can't, like taxes. We are unique.Gǥ

Silver City's Territorial Charter took effect on Feb. 15, 1878, according to Morones. He and District 1 Councilor Cynthia Bettison shared that when attending New Mexico League of Municipalities meetings, Silver City is always singled out because many state laws do not pertain to Grant County's major city.

Town Attorney Robert Scavron said that the Charter allows Silver City to run our own school system and to regulate gambling and unsafe activities, among other things. GǣItG