Local News Releases

Partnership aims to improve wildfire mitigation, streamline infrastructure maintenance, and strengthen coordination for rural electric service reliability

Santa Fe, N.M., May 29, 2026 — The USDA Forest Service and the New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association, in coordination with New Mexico's rural electric cooperatives, have developed a new statewide framework designed to improve consistency, coordination, and efficiency for powerline utility special use permits across National Forest System lands in New Mexico.

The initiative comes at a critical time as rural communities, electric cooperatives, and federal land managers face increasing wildfire risks, aging infrastructure challenges, and growing demands for reliable electric and fiber services across forested regions of the state.

In partnership with the 2026 Silver City CLAY Festival 

Convergence is a juried exhibition of clay work from across the country. Convergence celebrates the moment when diverse perspectives, forms, and materials converge in a single shared space. Rather than centering on a single aesthetic or narrative, the exhibition welcomes a broad range of work, allowing unexpected relationships and quiet dialogues to emerge between objects. Jurors Bradley Klem, Stephanie Seguin, and Penelope VanGrinsven chose a variety of exciting works. The jurors will be present when awards are announced at the closing reception on Saturday, June 20th, from 5 -7 pm.

See posters below

See Agenda below

June 5, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (DST)

Fire Training Center, Reserve, NM

9:00 AM

*Power and Light Press 601 N. Bullard Suite F*

(note location change, construction @Silco has begun)

Featured Speakers:

Dave Chandler, Station Director at KURU

89.1 Community Radio

KURU Community Radio 89.1 FM is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station serving Silver City and the surrounding Gila/Mimbres region. Operated by Gila/Mimbres Community Radio, KURU provides a diverse mix of local music, news, public affairs, arts, culture, and community programming that reflects the unique voices of Southwest New Mexico. Dedicated to education, civic engagement, and local storytelling, KURU connects residents through independent, non-commercial broadcasting both on-air and online. (KURU 89.1 FM)

Dave Chandler is currently serving as the Station Director.

Wednesday, May 27

Welfare check
Maginn Street
Caller stated he was on the phone with his sister when the call was disconnected and she did not answer when he called back. Officer advised he tried to make contact with female but she refused to answer the door.

Thursday, May 28

Suspicious activity
Bataan Park
Caller stated a female was screaming "No" in the area. Officer had negative contact.

Welfare check
Pinon Street
Caller requesting welcheck on his daughter. Officer made contact advising she was okay.

Tuesday, May 26

Domestic disturbance

Watson Street

Caller advised her dad is at the house yelling at caller's 19-year-old daughter/he is leaving in a vehicle toward Mimbres/nothing was physical.

Thursday, May 28

Domestic disturbance

Tom Foy Blvd.

Pick It Up – Toss No Más Recognizes National Secure Your Load Day with Community Cleanup on Saturday, June 20th, 9 am – 12 pm at Gila Community Foundation parking lot 

June 6th is National Secure Your Load Day, in remembrance of Matthew Reif, an Arizona man who died in 2006 when a piece of metal flew out of a truck bed and hit his car while driving. Unsecured trash and debris in vehicles or lying along our roadways are not just unsightly, they can be extremely dangerous for drivers, hikers, and bicycle riders on roads. In June, we are encouraging everyone to assess their vehicles before hitting the road. Do you have any loose car parts that could fly off while you're driving? Do you have any items, from a lightweight piece of cardboard or plastic to a heavy sheet of metal, that could blow out of your bed or cab while you're driving? Improving your habits and learning how to secure your load before you hit the road can save lives. 

Sunday, May 24

Silver City Fire Department

610 N. Silver Street
Second caller advising of a fire behind the SOS/believes it is a grass fire/was just passing by. Third caller advised it is at the sawdust plant/advised about an hour ago he saw two males in.....

Monday, May 25

Silver City Fire Department