Local News Releases

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Silver City Recognized for Work Force Housing Development

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Published: 06 November 2023 06 November 2023

HousingDevelopleft to right - Jacqui Olea, Silver City community development director, Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales,Susie Vargas, Deming community services director DemingSilver City -- The Town of Silver received the Best Practices Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Planning at the 26th Annual New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference, held recently in Las Cruces. Pictured with Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales are Jacqui Olea, Silver City's community development director, (left) and Susie Vargas, community services director for the City of Deming.  

The outstanding achievement award recognizes the efforts of town management and staff to create affordable, work-force housing at the Vista de Plata subdivision on the town's east side. 

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Pick It Up – Toss No Mas November Turkey Trot

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Published: 06 November 2023 06 November 2023

Pick It Up – Toss No Mas November Turkey Trot for Trash Community Cleanup on
Saturday, November 18th at 9 am – 12 pm at Grant County Administration Building parking lot

Join Silver City's Pick It Up–Toss No Mas as we gear up for a Turkey Trot for Trash along Highway 180! This season, we're embracing the Thanksgiving spirit by giving back to both our community and the environment. Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 18th, 2023, and meet us at the Grant County Administration parking lot from 9 am to 12 pm. Lace up your running shoes and make a big difference in just 3 miles!

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Silver City Woman's Club invites veterans and spouse to dinner 111123

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Published: 06 November 2023 06 November 2023

     Silver City Woman’s Club 

          Veteran’s Day 

     November 11, 2023 

The Silver City Woman’s Club would like to invite Grant County Veterans and their spouses to our 3rd Annual Veteran’s Day dinner on Saturday, November 11, 2023. 

The dinner will be at the Silver City Woman's Club located at 411 Silver Heights Boulevard at 5:00 PM. 

Come join the Woman’s Club in honoring with great appreciation our Grant County Veterans. 

Catwalk Road reconstruction begins November 17, 2023

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Published: 06 November 2023 06 November 2023

Upgrades will increase resiliency to flooding and provide more reliable public access

GLENWOOD, NM, November 6, 2023 – The Federal Highway Administration, in cooperation with New Mexico Department of Transportation and the Gila National Forest, is preparing to begin construction of improvements to New Mexico Highway 174, the road that provides public access to Catwalk National Recreation Trail. Construction is expected to begin the week of November 17, 2023, continuing through July 2024. Traffic will be limited to one lane, with possible delays of up to 30 minutes.
“We have been waiting a long time for this project to come to fruition,” said Glenwood District Ranger Brian Stultz. “The upgraded low water crossings, improved drainage, and resurfacing are needed to improve resilience of the roadway to flooding, and to provide more reliable public access to the Catwalk Trail.”

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Silver City Police Department blotter – Nov. 3 through Nov. 5, 2023

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Published: 06 November 2023 06 November 2023

Friday, Nov. 3

Welfare check
Skate Park
Male lying on his back. Officer out with the named male/everything is okay/clear.

Shoplifting
1502 N Silver Heights Blvd.
Advised that a male left the store in an older 4dr car with Arizona plates/unknown what was taken/just advised he was holding a large box underneath his shirt. Officer ran the plate/no record found.

Harassment
N. Bayard Street
Caller is being harassed by a female with an Arizona number. Officer made contact with caller who advised the numbers are identifying themselves as "Adobe Care"/ they are asking for personal information and making caller feel uncomfortable. Officer advised caller to block the numbers and to not . . .

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"High Desert Humane Society” - Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

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Published: 04 November 2023 04 November 2023

HeidiOgasNovember 12, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "High Desert Humane Society”

Heidi Ogas, President of the Board of Directors of the High Desert Humane Society will talk about some of the history of HDHS, what programs they have and services they offer to the community as well as their hopes for the future. She will also entertain questions about "no kill", Trap Neuter and Release feral cat programs and the Silver City and Grant County animal control ordinances. 

Heidi Ogas has been volunteering at animal shelters since she was a teenager in Albuquerque. Now a resident of the Silver City for almost 40 years, she has been with the High Desert Humane Society for 20 years. Recently retired after 35 years at James Hamilton Construction, she can spend more time with her own critters and helping those in need in our community.

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New Mexico Recovery Coalition collaborates with SPIN to hold Meet and Greet 111023

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Published: 03 November 2023 03 November 2023

The New Mexico Recovery Coalition in collaboration with Supporting People In Need announces a Meet and Greet for individuals and organizations interested in street outreach.

Friday, Nov. 10 at 9am the New Mexico Recovery Coalition (NMRC) and SPIN will host a networking event at Gough Park for anyone interested in street outreach to homeless or high-risk individuals. This event is an opportunity for outreach workers and interested parties to exchange information about current or proposed programs, ideas for outreach and collaboration, and their contact information.

With few resources for homeless and high-risk individuals in Southwestern New Mexico, this Meet and Greet will allow us all to have a better understanding of the services currently available, to develop services from inter-agency cooperation, and to avoid duplication of services.

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SC Woodcarving Club - Thursday, November 9, 2023

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Published: 03 November 2023 03 November 2023

The Silver City Woodcarving Club will meet on Thursday, November 9 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.

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