Photo provided by Annette Toney: Back row, Troop 196; Toney, third from right; Ladner, second from right; Bettison, right; front row, Troop 322.

By Roger Lanse

Scott Terry, CEO of the Silver City-Grant County Chamber of Commerce, told members of the Silver City Town Council on Tuesday evening, Feb. 28, 2017, of the deteriorated condition of old Fort Bayard, the grounds and the buildings. Terry stated the area could be a tourist attraction if it was revitalized and maintained, and would be economically beneficial to all of Grant County, including Silver City. Terry said that under state management, the place has been allowed to fall into disrepair. What maintenance has been done has been accomplished by the Village of Santa Clara.

Santa Clara has a vision for Fort Bayard, Terry explained, and they have a plan to reinvent the site. He asked council to pass a resolution that supports the transfer of Fort Bayard to the Village of Santa Clara.

Mayor Ken Ladner proclaimed the week of March 12-18, 2017 Girl Scout Week in Silver City. Annette Toney, Membership Manager for Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest, together with Silver City Troop 196, which presented the opening flag ceremony, and Silver City Troop 322, accepted the proclamation from Ladner.

District 4 Councilor Guadalupe Cano reminded residents they can report potholes at the townG