Local News Releases

September 28, at 10 am, 3845 North Swan Street –  "Karma, Reincarnation, the Climate Crisis, and You"

Meditation teacher Jeff Goin will discuss how we can make a difference in our lives regarding the climate crisis.

In her 2025 book, "Human Nature; Nine Ways to Feel About our Changing Planet," climate scientist Kate Marvel writes, "One second of the sun's energy hitting Earth is equal to approximately 170 years of global fossil fuel consumption."

Morning Jazz Medley at Silver City Public Library ThursdayThe Silver City Public Library is pleased to announce a free library concert with Felix Galanti playing jazz vibraphone on Thursday, September 25, 10:30am. The concert is free thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Library! 

Having played across the country, Galanti brings a vast experience to this one-of-a-kind live show. Versed in nine styles of jazz, listeners can expect to be treated to Brazilian, Latin, Smooth, Fusion, and more! Galanti will survey the contemporary social history of the different styles of Jazz and how they have become mainstream to a lesser or greater degree over time. He will show how he has come to adapt them in order to stay marketable in today's music scene, and how he adapts mallet instruments that are performed so rarely by most musicians these days. You won't want to miss this unique performance that has been described as electric. 

Tree cutting operations may cause temporary delays on Forest Road 209

Reserve, NM, Sept. 19, 2025—The Gila National Forest is working with a permittee to cut and remove hazard trees and conduct a small forest thinning operation along the Frisco Divide Road (Forest Road 209), south of Highway 180, between Reserve and Luna, New Mexico on the Quemado Ranger District. Due to tree felling activities in close proximity to Forest Road 209, travelers may experience short term temporary delays of up to 15 minutes during operations.

Tree harvest operations will occur within approximately 3 miles south of U.S. Highway 180. Operations began on September 16 and may continue for about one month, depending on weather conditions. Signs are posted in the project area and road guards will be in place as needed.

Monday, Sept. 8

Domestic disturbance
Cuca Street
BPD advised county jurisdiction. GCSO gave ATL to XCPD and BPD. BPD ATL’d area/negative contact with vehicle/request ambulance for 41-year-old male with trouble breathing.

Unwanted subject
Yucca Street
Female is being combative and yelling and screaming/caller advised he asked her to leave and she refuses/female is inside the house - caller is outside/caller advised the daughter is trying to calm her down. Officer issued the female a 14-day CTW for the location.

Pine needle basket by Lisa Rush who will have a booth.SW Women's Fiber Arts Collective (SWFAC) is pleased to participate in the Silver City Art Association's Weekend at the Galleries with the Fall Fiber Arts Sale. This free annual sale will be held Saturday October 11, from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday October 12, from 10 am to 2 pm in the ballroom of the Murray Hotel in Downtown Silver City. 

Members of SWFAC make many types of fiber art encompassing the manual manipulation of a variety of fibers by weaving, knitting, crocheting, sewing, felting, quilting, basket making, and paper making to name a few of the techniques.

Some of the wide range of unique, high-quality fiber items for sale include: knitted and crocheted clothing; hand-sewn clothes; wearable art; home décor including unique lamp batik lampshades; needle and wet-felted female figures; fiber jewelry; fabric greeting cards; rag rugs; painted clothing; serti-silk painted items; baskets; earrings; purses; hats; ornaments; pine needle baskets; spirit dolls; handwoven towels, scarves, and jewelry; fiber art cards; plant-dyed felt artwork and pins; hand-knit toys and garments; small; fabric pictures; ice-dyed clothing; revibed clothing and linens, and kid's clothing.

Infrastructure investments pave the way for community and economic development

DEMING –District One recently awarded ten local entities with a 95% match in funding, investing a total amount of $16,653,803 in Roadway Transportation Project Funding Improvements.

Statewide the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) awarded $100,435,817 to 71 projects through its Transportation Project Fund (TPF) program.

"State investments in local entities serve as essential resources for improving roadways, bridges, and airports. Without these funding opportunities, many communities would be unable to undertake the critical infrastructure projects necessary to sustain growth and development throughout New Mexico," stated Aaron Chavarria, District One Engineer.

On Tuesday September 23 at noon, Vincent Laupola, manager of the Silver City Gospel Mission, will present an update on current affairs in the realm of food insecurity and homelessness. He will be available for questions and answers after his talk.

Since 1987 the Gospel Mission has served the homeless and others living at or below the poverty line. At its 111 S. Texas Street location, the Mission serves hot, well-balanced meals daily out of its soup kitchen and also runs a thrift shop and food/clothing bank. Sierra House, the Mission's shelter next door, gives women and their families a safe and warm transitional place to live.

Come join us for a pancake breakfast this Saturday Sept. 20 from 8 to 11. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, and sausage.  Kiwanis Building next to Copper Manor Motel.

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