Local News Releases

Ray Goellner will be giving the second of a series of talks on dietary health supplements at the Rotary meeting on Tuesday 7/8/25. This will be a series of talks occurring approximately once a month for the next several months covering popular supplements, what they are indicated for, and their effectiveness. 

Ray earned his BS and MS in Pharmacy from the Long Island University College of Pharmacy in NY, and his Doctorate from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy. He was a pharmacy director for 39 years in hospitals in NY, Arizona, and finally at Gila Regional Medical Center here in Silver City. He also holds a Fellowship in Healthcare Management from the Leonard Davis Institute of Heath Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He has also given several talks in Japan on pharmacy practice and healthcare in the United States.

Lake Roberts Day Use Area and Boat Launch, Mesa and Upper End Campgrounds open

Silver City, NM, July 2, 2025—With increased containment established on the Trout Fire and the upcoming holiday weekend, the Gila National Forest has worked with the New Mexico Department of Transportation to reopen New Mexico Highway 15 for improved ingress/egress and adjusted the public safety area closure to allow use of recreational facilities at Lake Roberts. The public is asked to please drive with caution, as firefighters remain active along area roadways.

The new area closure area includes National Forest System lands south and west of New Mexico Highway 35 and east of NM Highway 15, south to the Gila National Forest boundary, as well as the area within the Trout Fire perimeter west of NM Highway 15, from Forest Road 876 (Trout Creek Road) north to the fire perimeter. The boat launch and day use area at Lake Roberts, Mesa Campground, and Upper End Campground are open.

 JULY 1-31, 2025

During regular Library Operation Hours

Hardbacks – Two for $1.00

Paperbacks – Two for $1.00

 The sale is open to the public.

The Friends have received many many terrific books as donations.

The Silver City Woodcarving Club will meet on Thursday, July 10, from 1-3 pm at the Grant County Extension office. Contact Keller at 575-313-1518 for more information. All interested in woodcarving or learning woodcarving are welcome.

Grant County Elections is thrilled to introduce TextMyGov, a convenient and smart text messaging service! This service will enable residents to effortlessly receive important notifications and easily find specific information by texting the county.

The county will officially launch the new text messaging system to the public on July 14, 2025. Residents may receive a text message from 91896 from the county initiating the service. You can choose to opt-out at any time by texting STOP.

If you don't receive the initial message, you can choose to opt-in by texting the keyword "GRANTCOELECTIONS" to the number 91896. After sending the initial keyword, you will be asked to reply "YES" to confirm opt-in. Residents may receive notifications for candidate filing  day, early voting, election day, and other important election information.

All trail users welcome.  No trail work experience needed.

Gila Back Country Horsemen (Gila BCH) organizes volunteer trail projects in the Gila National Forest and Gila Wilderness. 

View our fall 2025 trail project schedule details and RSVP: https://www.gilatrailsinfo.org/trail-projects 

Trail projects include: 

SILVER CITY, N.M. – Mustang fans won't have to wait long to cheer from the stands this fall. The 2025 WNMU Volleyball schedule is officially live, and for the first time in years, Western New Mexico will open the season at home, twice!

"The last couple of years, we would have to wait a month to play at home," said Head Coach Geno Frugoli. "So this year, running a home tournament both the first and third weekend will be great for our team and for everyone who supports us."

The Mustangs kick off the season with a four-match home slate on September 5–6 and September 12–13 as part of two early home tournaments at Drag's Court. In total, WNMU will host 17 matches in Silver City this fall.

Recreate responsibly on Independence Day

Silver City, NM, June 30, 2025–Celebrating July 4 outdoors is a national tradition, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service welcomes visitors this Friday. But remember, fireworks and pyrotechnics are prohibited on public lands — every forest, every campsite, every day. 

As forests expect a record number of visitors, remember — leave fireworks and sparkly displays to your city and other professional organizations. Nationally, nearly 9 out of 10 wildfires are caused by humans. So, with a bit of planning, you can enjoy the starry skies while being outdoors smart. 

To ensure a safe, fun Independence Day: